Unwanted Fate Chapter 4 Starting a new, a ranma fanfic

Author note: Here we go another chapter hope everyone is having a wonderful week, I am getting over bronchitis but such is the way and cycle of life, take it easy for now.

Unwanted Fate Chapter 4

Ranma woke up attempting her best not to scream as her body was racked with pain, forcing herself into a sitting position she then looked around observing she was sitting in a straw bed in some kind of storage room, the wood floor covered in sawdust, mixed with anything that may have spilled out of the rows upon rows of sacks of various odds and ends.

Gathering her faculties 'How did I get in this room and why am I in so much pain?" she inwardly wondered. As her eyes scanned the room they narrowed on a door to which she slowly stood from her bed and made her way over stumbling some as if a drunk who had just got done having a long night of drinking partly due unbeknownst to her the pills Shanpu had given her the night before.

Taking hold of the doorknob she attempted to open it only to find it locked. "Where the hell am I last I remembered I was in an institution now I am in some weird storage room with a straw bed and straw and sawdust all over the floor..." she muttered out loud.

Eventually not having found a reasonable way out of the room Ranma resigned herself to sit on the bed her back against the wooden wall behind her as she rubbed her temples as she had started to gain a headache for some unknown reason to herself.

After what seemed like ours the door which was the only exit and entrance to the storage room had finally been opened and she got her first glimpse of one of her captors which just happened to be Sheika though she herself hadn't a clue who the girl was, then followed by Kaita who she also didn't recognize, but the third girl to answer the room she recognized mere instantly as Shampoo who shut the door behind her locking it as she did so from the inside.

Ranma backed up to the wall realizing she couldn't back up any further than she already was sitting, she then spoke to her captors. "Why am I hear did you kidnap me Shampoo? Answer me why am I here!"

Shampu didn't answer instead Kaita shrugged at Ranma. "Why don't you calm down and we will explain everything?" she offered in a soothing voice.

Taking a few calming breaths she narrowed her eyes on the current speaker of the room giving her undivided attention, her temper threatening to come forth on the tips of her fingers claws enhanced with chi had started to glow as they started to peak out.

Kaita looked Ranma over considering what she had learned about the girls' aversion to cats and realizing she may not know what she currently looks like realizing it may be best not to allow the Neko-girl to see herself in a mirror for the time being. "Tell me child what do you remember last?"

Ranma looked at Kaita blankly. "Other than sitting in my room at the institution nothing at all."

Kaita pondered. "Did you not wish revenge on Cologne?"

Ranma looked down and to the right to the sawdust covered floor deep in thought then answered. "Yes I wanted to kill her... she took everything from me but I couldn't bring myself to do it I tried to kill myself to stop the pain. When I woke, I was in an institution for trying to commit suicide a little while later I passed out to find out I had become the new Jusenkyo water goddess, then I was sitting in my room doing homework and,... Then I was in some fucked up dream... I dreamed I was in control of the nekoken and that my form shifted. and I was crying cause someone wouldn't let me go, and I watched as my hand ran a chi blade into Cologne Sure I was upset at her but killing isn't what I would want its one thing to kill to save a loved one but to kill for vengeance it was wrong and I couldn't do it could I no I just don't know anymore."

Kaita looked to Ranma in an appraising manner. "You didn't dream any of that it was really an evil spirit using you to finish what it started. Cologne sacrificed herself to save you Ranma you should be thankful for that. You are very important to the world whether you realize it or not like it or hate it fate has chosen you to be the new Goddess of the springs of Jusenkyo Valley"

Ranma sighed a sorrowful breath. "I am trying it's not easy when I look in the mirror, and I see her. When it rained she was there, Every time I would eat a meal she would steal my food, ever time I would spar with my pops she would also take that for herself and the thing that bothers me the most is she has stolen my mother and my life and this is the byproduct."

Shampoo looked to Ranma in a soothing manner. "She is you a reflection of your mother and your heart. This is how you were meant to be had you been born a female you need to learn to embrace it she stole no such things from you she has been you all along don't box yourself in..."

XXXXX

Four months went by as Ranma spent time with the Amazons they had sent some scouts to go retrieve her mother, they allowed Ranma free roam but pretty much was on house arrest so everywhere she went she was under armed guard. retrieving her spell book from its satchel she continued to read it with her other hand she had Colognes walking stick.

No one could see it but Colognes essence was still there and if she was right by her calculations she would bring Cologne back in her true form. Memories plagued her mind tho threatening to push her into insanity her will was keeping them at bay per moment though she was constantly having flashbacks for both the Amazon and Musk warriors that were killed by her even though she knew it wasn't her doing she still felt it was very much her fault.

Ranma made a few mental notes of her book she tucked it under her right arm, producing a small knife made of ice as she walked to Shampoo's hut walking in without knocking the guards following her kept a good eye on her preparing to intervein but stood down when they observed she simply stepped behind shampoo cutting a lock of her hair then walking away without a single word heading back outside with her guards following her.

"Mousse what did she just do?" Shampoo asked.

Mousse sighed looking toward the direction Ranma had just left. "She just came in and took some of your hair. Shes has been acting really strange as of late she is obsessed with that book in her possession."

Shampoo with a little angst at her hair being cut without her permission mixed with concern sighed then took her apron off laying it on the counter before turning to leave the hut in order to follow after Ranma.

calling over her shoulder "She will come to in time please watch this stew, I must go figure out what she is up to, till her mind is stable. I cannot let her be alone."

Shampoo walked outside and following Ranma-Chan to where she stood by a campfire several of the village elders and civilians watched Ranma with a keen eye trying to figure out what she was up to.

Ranma had tossed Colognes staff into the air as it seemed to float in the air as if held up by some invisible force. Shampoo could see a piece of her hair tied onto the staff.

Then Ranma raised her hands to the sky and started Chanting a snowstorm forming just above them sleet and snow had started to fall as the wind kicked up howling eerily.

Shampoo stepped cautiously beside Ranma she noticed Ranma was oblivious to herself and everyone watching as if in a trance but knew she was just unstable minded. She then was surprised as the staff exploded into a shower of splinters a Figure formed from the snow that was falling taking the shape of a very beautiful young woman with blue hair and purple eyes. She wore a green robe with red trimmings.

Ranma seemed to wake from her trance both winded and content as she closed her book putting it away she fell unconscious against shampoo who caught her. "G-great Grandmother?"

Cologne looked bewildered she had thought she was dead. Looking to her Great granddaughter she noted Ranma unconscious leaning against shampoo.

"Is this real?" Cologne asked.

Shampoo nodded as she picked Ranma up bridal style. She and cologne went back to Shampoo's hut to put Ranma in bed.

"Ranma has not been sleeping well as of late she seems to be growing more unstable by the day." Shampoo stated with worry in her voice.

"She will come out of this she is dealing with stress and I can't imagine that spell she used to bring me back was easy to perform," Cologne assured as she looked in a nearby mirror observing she was no longer old, she was the way she looked back when she was young she could even tell by observation of her chi her lifespan had significantly been increased.

"Intriguing. Apparently, Ranma has just committed her first blessing. But why me why didn't she leave me dead."

Kaita shrugged her shoulders, shaking her head negatively at Cologne as she didn't know the best answer to give. "I had always known you looked beautiful when you were young. But as for Ranma granting you her blessing, it is probably her forgiveness perhaps?" she questioned.

Cologne sighed shaking her head. "I don't deserve it but I will accept. Placing a pill into Ranma's mouth she made her swallow. This will help you sleep child you're exhausting yourself." she said observing her saviors form she looked to the mirror. "I suggest that mirror be removed from the room for now," she said, one of the warriors at the door came over quickly removing the mirror from the wall and taking it out of the room.

"Let us leave and let her rest I must speak with the council," Cologne said as she turned to leave the room, with Kaita in tow...

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The Council Meeting

As the Amazon's met in the main hut A Japanese woman sat down in the back far corner holding a Katana wrapped in silk just to her right shoulder, her gaze cold like ice Cologne felt commanding presence about this woman getting a good look she could tell this lady was none other than Ranma's mother. Every breath she took was of frost she was making no effort to hide her aura it was as she and Herb along with Kiima had suspected she was indeed a Goddess.

Which to her was an interesting opportunity since no mortal had laid eyes on a Goddess in centuries past, you could pray to them but they rarely responded typically leaving the mortals races to look for signs to determine the will of the God's, but here for the first time besides the sleeping Goddess in a nearby hut they were in the presence of a diety Devine or Unholy only the Goddess could admit to either one.

Kaita spoke with a commanding voice. "My sisters, We are gathered here to speak about past mistakes. But before we start I would like everyone to meet The woman who calls herself Ranma's mother Miss Saotome please honor us with your presence at the circle."

Nodoka didn't answer proceeding to stand walking over to the circle and took a seat across from elder Cologne she did not bow nor did she greet instead she gave the room a cursory glance, the rage behind her eyes could hardly be contained, but contain it she did.

Shahaza greeted Nodoka with a warm smile. "You will see your child soon but we must discuss her future, and to do this we need the truth from you. I know you do not owe us an explanation but we would hope you would be willing to grace us with the knowledge we seek."

Nodoka pondered on this then looked to the elder her eyes flashing a bright frosty blue. What question would you like an answer to? she questioned, the venom practically dripping from every symbol.

Kaita doing her best not to show she was a little intimidated by the women she posed a question. "How about you tell us your origins you are not pure human is this true?"

Nodoka laughed lightheartedly, her anger dissipating slightly. "Heavens no I am half frost dragon and Goddess of Winter. I am a third generation Goddess at that."

Cologne gained a thoughtful expression to her features. "Very interesting. May I inquire how long you have been around?" she queried a curious brow raised.

Nodoka glared at the woman who had just spoken. "No, I rather not answer that. However, I wonder why your still alive considering you rushed my daughter into her role she should have left you dead I can smell her revive magic all over you."

Cologne shrugged her shoulders before taking a drag on her pipe then exhaling. "I do not deny this but it would appear she forgives me?" she offered

Nodoka let a sigh escape her lips her thoughts on her child. 'She is just too forgiving... I guess I will have to deal with the Lady Death she must be fuming right now.' she thought to herself.

She then went on to say. "You never should have never interfered with her curse she would have come into her own in time. I tried my best to push her in the right direction... Fool of a Husband didn't even realize he was following a training manual I had given him all the way to Jusenkyo cause the springs needed a guardian they are as you probably know are of Chaos magics and Chaos must be contained and controlled. When you murdered and sealed Jalia's spirit within the springs you opened pandora's box." she paused shaking her head. "Lucky for you I sent the key to lock the box once again at least you didn't kill her. she finished.

Cologne shrugged her shoulders. "I was given orders and I followed them I had no choice."

Nodoka looked at Cologne. "There is always a choice you locked her curse for your own selfish ends. She wouldn't come back to your tribe, and would not marry Shampoo you of all people should have known you cannot force love."

Kaita nodded looking to Nodoka. "Look we can argue back and forth but this is not our purpose. Cologne we must make sure this never happens again. I have a task for you Nodoka tho I am mortal I will hope you will heed me. It will be your job to see to it Ranma keeps to the correct path once she is of more sound mind she will need to return to her springs to put proper law down."

Nodoka gave a simple nod though she didn't need a mortal to tell her what to do and in the past would have smitten one just for even attempting it.

"I know what I must do.. but I need everyone to stay away from my child all of you have done enough damage, I won't stand for anymore being done to my child."

Kaita sighed looking to the Saotome Matriarch and Goddess of winter. "I wish to send Elder Cologne to help Ranma as a means of penance."

Nodoka pondered this. "Absolutely not I think she has done enough damage, While I appreciate the fact you wish her to make amends I think it best if you stay out of my child's life for the time being."

Shahaza said with a gesture of her hand. "I understand your feeling on this matter Miss Saotome but why don't we allow Ranma to decide for herself?"

Nodoka mulled over her words briefly before going on to say. "Fine bring her here please."

Kaita ordered. "Shieka bring Ranma here please."

Shieka bowed. "Yes, elder." Shieka left the room heading to the hut where Ranma slept. Upon reaching the hut she knocked on the door Shampoo letting her in.

"The elders wish to speak with Ranma please wake her and get her descent," Shieka stated, she didn't wish to delay things knowing the Goddess wasn't in the best of moods even though she seemed to be holding her temper rather well.

Shampoo nodded and went into the other room.

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Mother And Daughter.

Ranma shook herself as she woke her head hurt. Putting on a silk black robe on that shampoo had provided her. She grabbed her satchel and hung its strap cross her chest, and resting on her right hip. Her hair was messy do to bedhead but she didn't bother with it just letting it fall to her mid back. After getting dressed she walked to the exit and out of the hut she went walking over to the main council chambers to find out what Kaita wanted, Shieka at her side helping her stay steady. The medicine Cologne had given her to help her sleep was making her groggy.

As Shieka and Ranma made their way into the chambers the elders and Nodoka greeted them as Ranma was walking she was stopped by her mother and made to sit next to her, examine the girl's form tweaking one of her ears much to the younger Saotome's frustration as she brushed her mother's hand away as she already had an idea where her ears were now located, however, didn't need the reminder so soon.

Kaita after making sure everyone's attention was focused she spoke. "Ranma it would appear we need to make a decision over your future. I believe I should send one of my Amazon's with you make amends, However, you should know your mother does not agree with us. I would like to hear the answer from you."

Ranma still dealing with a headache and mildly groggy and having a decision proposed to her let a yawn escape her lips. "You think I need a baby sitter?" questioned.

Kaita chuckled at this. "Hardly the word I would use but I would appreciate if you honor this request."

Ranma put her hand on her mothers hand giving it a slight squeeze. "She is my mother she knows best but at the same time... If it will ease your mind I will take four Amazons back with me and no more and they have to stay out of my way."

Kaita nodded in a grateful tone. "Tell us who and we will have them pack."

Ranma exhaled her frosty breath. "I will take Cologne, Shampoo, Mousse, and Shieka."

Nodoka feeling frustrated with her daughter's decision. "Why would you take them back? They are the ones who messed your life up, honey?"

Ranma sighed removing her bandages from her wrists then showing them to everyone. "Cause everyone deserves a second chance. If I got one they get one too right?" she queried of her mother

Nodoka nodded in understanding even though she didn't fully agree with her daughter's decision. "If this is your wish dear then I will respect it. When can we go home I grow tired of China. It was never my favored land, and Jalia's springs corrupted magics are too strong for my taste."

Kaita smiled. "Then we are in an agreement. Ranma I will expect you to return someday soon to put order to the chaos of the valley."

Ranma sighed rubbing her temples. "I will return when the time is right. I have to get my head straight but before My mother and I go Kiima come here."

Kiima got up from her position and walked over to Ranma eying the girl wondering why she would ask her to come.

Ranma placing an egg in Keema's hand. "This egg will cause Saffron to grow up early I can purify your water but only he can help your food stores. Ranma then handed Kiima a vile with frost on it. This will purify your water just toss it in at the source."

Kiima bowed excitedly. "Thank you, Ranma."

After the proceeding Cologne and crew packed fast, cause Ranma and Nodoka grew wary of China they wanted to be home. Ranma though wondered what would happen. Either way blame it on the spirit or herself she ultimately broke out of the institution, she hoped when she returned she would find she killed no one while leaving she did not remember anything after the spirit had taken over. She had to know for sure, the faster they got to Japan the better if anything to get things over and done.

Ranma held up her documents and read them. Mom, you sure get things done quickly huh?

Nodoka laughed. Can't have my daughter running around no documentation your legally Ranma now.

Ranma gave a fanged smile at this, proceeding to give the room a cursory glance observing the Musk Prince now the king wasn't in the room. she gained a look of sadness as she thought back on the fact Jalia had used her to kill Herb's father. 'I can never give him back his father, but someday when I can I will come back to make amends to bridge the gap of the trust I have broken even if it wasn't completely my fault.'

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Back in Japan...

After Ranma and crew arrived at the Cat-Cafe they got themselves situated. Ranma and her mom didn't wish to stay longer, while the four Amazons were busy getting the restaurant ready for business once again Mousse was there waiting for them though he was slightly taken aback by the Neko girls appearance though he knew when it came to Jusenkyo anything was possible.

"Ranma I wanted to say I am sorry and no hard feeling." Mousse held his hand out in an apology to Ranma.

Ranma took his hand in hers and shook. "I will accept your apology." Then she sucker punched Mousse in the stomach with her free hand. "That is for locking my curse."

Mousse doubled over in pain trying to catch his breath.

Cologne stated after watching that commotion. "We will be here if you need advice don't hesitate to ask."

Nodoka sighed. "I Doubt we will need to ask but sure we will consider it."

Nodoka and Ranma turned and left together walking down the street once they reached the train station they said their goodbyes, splitting ways after a hug and kiss, Ranma left her mom at the train yard heading south down an old park sidewalk. She felt sad emotions about going back unconsciously leaving behind a trail of frozen water on the path as she walked.

She did not look forward to going back to Dr. Itatchi worried that they will restrain her so she couldn't move, or put her in a cell that she couldn't break... But then who knows if it would hold she thought, it still upset her, all the same, she didn't want to escape she didn't wanna be in China either she would be a senior in high school next year, and already she had a gang of new issues she has to deal with plus she wasn't looking forward to explaining why she was a Neko just thinking about the furry banes of her existence sent shivers down her spine, and here she was a humanoid version of one minus all the fur which only was on her ears and tail that currently was wrapped around her waist like a belt.

As she walked she heard a cry from behind her as she turned to look observing young boy behind her slip and fall she quickly went to check on him.

"Are you okay hon?" Ranma asked as she helped him to his feet.

The boy nodded. "So strange who would throw ice on the sidewalk like that."

Ranma sighed feeling bad about this as she knew it was her fault since it was summertime and shouldn't have any type of ice or snow on the ground.

'I have to get control of my emotions or I will create an icebox in a classroom or something.' she thought to make sure to take a mental note, she then said to the boy "You should be more careful of your surroundings even the unexpected can happen here in Japan."

The boy sheepishly laughed. "You remind me of this guy I met in Nerima he could toss these cool yellow balls of light. I think he called himself Saotome Ranma he was always fighting a guy with an umbrella of course he was a boy."

Ranma froze.

"You okay did I say something wrong?" The boy asked.

Ranma shook her head. "No.. no nothing is wrong I have to go now."

The boy looked puzzled. "Where you going if you don't mind me asking? Oh and also Cool cosplay I would almost assume those ears and that tail and those fangs were real!"

Ranma shivered as she started walking the boy followed. " T-thanks I guess I do my best when I wear a costume." she hesitantly said in a lie, she then went on to say "I am an escapee from the mental hospital is all," Ranma dully stated which was the truth she personally didn't care what some random boy would think.

The boy chuckled. "Really besides looking depressed and a badass looking Neko-girl, you don't look insane to me you just look like you could use some love just like that boy. He was always getting the short end of the stick with that girl he was with. If you didn't mind boys with curses to become a hot redhead he would be perfect for you."

Ranma stopped the boy bumped into her. "I am that boy. Would make no sense for me to date myself Ranma stated her breath turning frosty as she felt more depressed."

The boy looked at her face quizzically. "You are? your joking right?"

Ranma explained furrowing her brow. " I wish I was... No, my curse became locked and well my hair color changed as well too what you see now through it is not hair dye even though I wish it were. That and my father becomes a panda when wet I am a rival with Ryoga Hibiki, and Mousse the hidden weapons master, and til I know otherwise Fiance to Akane Tendo. My main style is Kempo and I am the heir to the School Of Anything Goes Martial Arts Saotome Ranma." she explained.

The boy chuckled. "So you really are her I would recognize that lilt anywhere well is it okay if I walk with you to where you are going Ranma?"

Ranma nodded her head. "Sure but walk beside me or you may fall down again still getting used to this skill."

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The Long Walk

The boy chuckled looking to Ranma. "By the way my name is Jaing Kenya what is yours?"

Ranma giggled then smiled going on to say. "Interesting name well My name is Saotome Ranma, course some people also call me Ranko."

Jaing chuckled shrugging his shoulders. "I don't know Ranko suits who you now cause when you were just Ranma you were wild like a horse. When you are a girl you are chaotic like a horse. Listen to your names and you can understand the meaning. Ranko would definitely be better for you then no one would think they should try to tame you."

Ranma nodded. "I will keep that in mind. Say aren't your parents going to be worried about you?"

Jaing sighed a sorrowful breath. "Not really they probably are at the bar drinking and won't be home till three in the morning."

Ranma gave the boy a skeptical glance, however, let a long sigh escape her lips. "Well don't feel bad my dad is more of a personal trainer then he ever was a father to me and likes to stay up drinking till two in the morning with his friend Mr. Tendo... I-I will miss him," she said muttering the last.

Jaing looked at Ranma. "What did something happen to him?"

Ranma shrugged. "Only that he lost his overly manly son to a petite girl with blue with red in her hair nothing really at all. He doesn't think highly of women they cannot compete on a man's level is what he kept drilling in my head."

Ranma tapped a concrete barricade with her finger much as she had seen Ryoga do it had taken a while to figure out and master the technique since neither Ryoga or Cologne would teach it to her, said barricade shattering to smithereens.

"I don't feel any weaker then I did as a guy, I am faster and have more agility to dodge hits I have maybe a little less power in my arms. Though I think it is a very subtle amount, and well my legs are a lot stronger for kicking things sky high."

Jaing laughed. "Sounds like you didn't trade to much away."

Ranma chuckled a little at the boys words. "I did lose two factors. "I can't take hits like I used to my durability and stamina went down." Ranma reached up scratching the back of her right feline ear revealing the bandages on her right wrist as the sleeve of her outfit slid down.

Jaing noticed Ranma's wrist. "What happened to your wrist?"

Ranma sighed. "Accidentally cut myself."

Jaing sighed with a firm look. "You know that isn't the correct answer. Try to strive to live Ranko I like you as a friend and I want you to know if you need someone to talk to I would be happy to listen." he offered.

Ranma shrugged at the young boy. "You don't know me that well and yet you're willing to listen to me..." she trailed in disbelief.

Jaing gave a silent nod gesturing to Ranma. "Yes, I am willing to listen if you will let me."

It was her turn to give a silent nod, as she looked skyward. "I will consider it should we meet again down the road sometime."

Jaing nodded. "No problem."

Ranma smiled at this looking to Jaing as they walked her mood changed to from somber to one of contentment, and as she walked the water and ice stopped forming on the ground. the duo talked about the purposes of martial arts and how they interact with the rest of the world. As they made their way to Ranma's destination.

As they finally came up to the gates of the institution they said their goodbyes and Ranma went to the gate trying to figure out how to explain why she escaped but could not think of anything sane to tell them since she doubted they would understand the mechanics of everything involved. Ranma heard thunder booming signaling that the incoming storm was very close.

"Well guess I better get this over with before I get rained on," Ranma stated to no one in particular.

Gathering up her strength and with the finesse of both being a martial artist and a Neko-girl she jumped the gate with ease proceeding in heading up to the facility which was shrouded in darkness as it was dark out and she barely could make out the trees much but shadows seemed to dance off the walls as the light illuminated the trees. As she continued walking a guard approached her.

"Excuse me but you are trespassing here." The guard explained, as he took in the girl's appearance seeming to gawk at her as she didn't appear completely human which in all tints of purpose was true to the fact.

"I am a patient here," Ranma simply stated, as she waited for the guard to snap out of his gawking at her.

Eventually, the guard had snapped out of it after Ranma had given him a few slaps for good measure, eventually, she found herself sitting in one of the chairs just in front of Dr. Itatchi's desk waiting for him to arrive she was worried about what he would say or do. As the door opened Dr. Itatchi walked inside his office closing the door behind him he made his way over down at his desk and shuffled through the various paperwork strewn all over his desk retrieving a file that was four inches thick with Ranma's girl name being 'Ranko' printed on its label.

Dr. Itatchi looked thoughtfully at the red-n-blue haired Neko-girl. "You know you are damned peculiar we sent police and a lot of our hospital staff to find you and it was as if you disappeared off the face of the earth. Where did you go these last few months out of curiosity?"

Ranma shrugged her shoulders. "Want the truth or a lie?"

Dr. Itatchi chuckled then smiled at Ranma. "Let us try the truth."

Ranma sighed as she wasn't looking forward to explaining. "If that is the case you may find it hard to believe but, I was possessed by an evil spirits memories and it forced me to break out of my cell and then go to China where It decided to use me to get revenge against the people of Jusenkyo Valley," Ranma told him all events that she knew about.

Dr. Itatchi finding her explanation hard to believe, yet judging by her appearance and all he had learned since coming in contact with her. "I want to help you Ranma I really do. Do not take offense to this, however, I do not believe it is safe for the other patients to be around you both in due to your appearance and strange abilities. I have an idea that might work for you but you would have to be willing to work with me."

Ranma looked to her Psychiatrist. "What would you want me to do?" she asked as she was curious what this offer entails.

Dr. Itatchi gave her a slim smile. "That is simple Ranma I am going to let you go home you will come here every other Saturday for counseling and I would also like to prescribe you some depression medication is that okay with you?"

Ranma pondered on this for a moment. "I think we have a deal doc. The medication won't make me fat will they?" she questioned with a half-lidded gaze.

Dr. Itatchi shook his head with a reassuring gaze. "They will only make you fat if you do not exercise but since your a martial artist I do not see that in your future."

Ranma thought on this realizing it couldn't hurt if that was the case. "Sign me up doc would I be allowed to come here anytime I want if I could use advise?"

Dr. Itatchi nodded at her. "That is part of counseling it is only helpful if you the patient wants to be helped, and yes feel free to visit anytime you feel it is necessary."

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Walking in a summer wonderland

After an hour worth of paperwork Ranma took her medications from the pharmacy putting them in one of her satchels pockets she wanted to read her book some more but decided to let it be for now she had eternity looking at her bandages. She decided she had to get something else to replace them maybe she could use her old bracers or buy materials to make some type of armbands to cover her wrists.

She knew she could probably get rid of the scars if she wanted but they would always mentally be there. So she decided to leave them as a reminder for herself not to make the same mistake twice. As she walked it started to rain she didn't care what her mom would say so she decided to Hell with the current season and with that she made it snow in the middle of summer. "Being cold is better than being wet." Ranma chuckled to herself.

Nodoka was sitting at the Tendo dining room table as she looked out the back door she watched the snow falling to the ground she chuckled at this. "Oh, Ranma what am I gonna do with you." She decided she was going to have a talk with her daughter about why certain things should not be tampered with.

Jaing chuckled to himself as he sat on a rooftop watching Ranma walk she didn't notice him. 'Must not feel like getting rained on. Well, I am sure her mother will talk to her and I won't need to get involved.'

Ryoga sitting in the park sipping on noodles thought 'Great it is snowing in the middle of summer must be a bad omen.'

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Tendo Home.

Akane walked into the dining room and sat down next to her fiancee's mother. "I have thought about what you said and I cannot say for sure until I speak to Ranma in person but. I am not sure when that is going to be."

Nodoka chuckled placing her hand on Akane's. "Sooner then you think she is on her way as we speak. Look outside and tell me if that is not her work?"

Akane looked out the back door dumbfounded. "You mean Ranma can control elements?"

Nodoka nodded with a chuckle. "Not everything shes the Goddess of Jusenkyo she mainly manipulates water but due in part to her lineage, and hereditary of being my daughter shes got Frost dragon blood running through her veins."

Akane thought. "So your what a dragon or something?"

Nodoka chuckled at the blue-haired girl's naivety. "I am half frost dragon and Goddess of Winter Ranma is able to manipulate winter elements cause shes, my daughter. Judging by what I am seeing outside I think she's on her way home as we speak she probably didn't want to be rained on if I was to guess."

Akane shaking her head negatively, a slight chuckle. "I bet she is thinking better to be cold then wet."

Nodoka nodded. "Probably so."

Akane asked wondering. "Do you get cold being frost blood running through your veins?"

Nodoka shrugged her shoulders but smiled. "Only if we allow ourselves the ability to feel, and it is good to allow yourself to feel otherwise you forget about what is more important the mortal races. Ranma and me will live forever but Mortal's only get once to live and it would be miserable if all there was is permanent winter."

Akane thought. "If me and Ranma decide to stay together would I get immortality?"

Nodoka smiled. "If Ranma wants to grant you her blessing I do not see why not. But be mindful Immortality isn't all its cracked up to be it is both a blessing and a curse. You will see loved ones grow older and die while you will remain. Being with Ranma doesn't mean you have to live forever keep it in mind before you make that decision."

A few minutes later Ranma came In through the front door using her house key she relocked the door and shut it. While heading deeper into the house she walked into the dining room and seen her mother and Akane sitting at the table talking.

Nodoka smiled at Ranma. "Okay daughter you have made it home now fix it. Gesturing to the snow that was falling outside the back door."

Ranma stood in silence closing her eyes the snow turned into water and then rain instantly Lightning and thunder crackled and boomed. "She chuckled. Sorry momma but it is better to be cold then wet."

Nodoka shook her head proceeding to chide her child. "Hun you cannot play with the elements like this just cause it is convenient for you doesn't make it right. What I mean is that instant freeze can kill wildlife and grass not to worry I am sure the Goddess of summer will fix this before morning just don't allow it to happen again okay?"

Ranma nodded. "Yes, momma."

Akane looked to the Neko-girl in both wonderment and curiosity though she decided it was best not to ask about her cat-like features, instead she spoke. "Welcome home Ranma." She got up and walked over hugging Ranma tightly.

Ranma stood there not moving. "Um thank you, Akane nice to see you too."

Akane looking into Ranma's eyes observing the pupils were like cats. "You know generally when someone hugs you, you give them a hug back right?" she queried.

Ranma shrugged proceeding to hug her blue-haired fiancee. "Okay, there you go happy?" She started to say something when Akane kissed her on the lips the two lingering before breaking the kiss to get some air.

Ranma gently pushed Akane back. "Akane what was that about?"

Akane shrugged looking to her fiancee. "I wanted to try and see if it is right and I am certain it is if you are still interested and this time I am not just saying this to make you feel better I love you will you be mine?"

Ranma stepped closer and hugged Akane. "yes. Are you sure? What about children?"

Akane shrugged. "We will find a way and I am sure you got a trick or two in that book of yours."

Ranma nodded then looked at Akane. "You do realize I don't age?" she questioned.

Akane gave her fiancee a smile replying. "Give me time to think on it but there is always your blessing."

Nodoka smiled at the two. "Well I am going to bed let you two be alone for awhile."