Cross Breed
Disclaimer: Ranma and GD ain't mine but any characters ya don't recognize are mine. If this is yer first time readin' Ranma/GD fic then go read someone else's so I don't have to explain everythin'.
Author's Rant: Hey thanks for the support. This is my first story but others are still floating around in my head. I'd like to thank Ss4Link for his help getting' all this set-up with me so I could bring you all this glorious fanfiction. Check out some of Link's fics they're pretty good even if he himself doesn't like them. Well, on with what you've all been waiting for!
"Well now Nodoka," Said Kedakaineko. "We are here to discuss the future of you and your child." Nodoka tightened her hold on Ranma. Kedakaineko saw this and smiled assuredly. "Do not worry we," He cast a glare over to Shishikiba. "will not harm you or Ranma."
"What we want to know is what you are planning to do first and hopefully we can help." Said Koibito.
Nodoka looked at the were-lioness and asked, "Why? Why would you help me? We, the were-tigers and the were-lions, have been at each others throats for years. Why help me all of a sudden?" She kept looking from one Elder to the next. The Elders looked from one another except Shishikiba who was still glaring at her.
"Nodoka," started Shuryoku looking for a light way to explain. "Demore was a very important person here in the village. He was loved by many and hated only outside the village. He was an Elder as well." Nodoka looked shocked at this. Shuryoku saw this and chuckled. "I take it he never mentioned it?" Nodoka nodded still a little shocked that her husband was a village Elder. "He was not just an Elder either." Nodoka looked at him curiously at this. "He was voted to be the next High Elder by the entire village. Now you see why we have such concern for you and your child."
Nodoka kept looking around the room. She was confused one that she wasn't to be executed, two they listened to her story, and three that they were going to help her. What really got her confused was that her husband was one of the most highly respected people in his village.
"Nodoka," She snapped out of her stupor at this. "What you decide to do is your decision but we would like to help more for, I'm sorry to say, the child's safety more than anything." Koibito said ashamedly. Nodoka thought about that for a minute. If Demore was the highest respected were-lion here it would make sense to protect his son.
Nodoka sighs tiredly. "I can understand why you would protect Demore's son but I wish to protect Ranma more than you can understand. When I started running I didn't think of where I was running at the time. Thus I am here." They shared a chuckle at that except Shishikiba who was still glaring at her and Ranma. After they had calmed down a bit she continued. "I do have some friends at the Retreat I could stay with for a while then escape to the Earth Realm for a few years to let it cool down."
Each of the Elders thought about her plan of action. Even Shishikiba was thinking on it. Eventually they all came to a decision.
"Good plan," Shishikiba said surprising everyone including Kedakaineko. "This type of banishment is perfect. She leaves and none of us have to deal with this problem." He smirked evilly at this.
Koibito glared at him for that remark. "This is not punishment. This is a plan to protect YOUR nephew." She hissed at him.
"Actually," Shuryoku started. "If we make it look like a banishment then the were-tigers will think they don't have to do anything." He finished looking thoughtful.
"Hmm," Gaining the attention of everyone Tsurugi. "Not a bad plan. If we set her up with funds I'm sure Ranma will grow to be a fine were-lion." If he was satisfied with this his face never showed it.
"He is not a were-lion," Nodoka said. This earned her a growl from Shishikiba and she growled right back shifting to hybrid finally. She grew to an impressive seven foot ten inches. "Ranma is not even a were-tiger. Take a look." She growled at him uncovering the child. She revealed him to them in all his were-liger glory. The others looked very curious about this development.
"My he'll make any woman he marries happy," Koibito said teasingly which brought a smile to everyones face as well as Shishikiba's and Tsurugi's. Since Ranma didn't know what was going on he continued to look around and smile the best a cub could smile. Nodoka smiled at this but blushed for Ranma.
"But what she said is true," Stated Kedakaineko. They got back on topic at this. "The child is of both heritages. Hmm... I guess you would call him a were-liger. A combination of lion and tiger. This is a rather rare happening. Most are born sterile." He smiles at the next part he's about to tell. "If you had been male and Demore female Ranma would have been a were-tigion." Nodoka looked a little green which was impressive considering her fur.
Kedakaineko started to laugh at this. It continued for a while even after Nodoka's face returned to normal. "I apologize for that but I think we all needed a laugh though I think I'm the only one that got it." He chuckled a little more. The others just rolled their eyes.
"So we've seen Ranma is a were-liger and still must be protected," Tsurugi said trying to get back to the subject at hand. "As such both of them shall stay in the village for two weeks. That is the normal time to go through a banishment trial. During this time you will need to stay indoors in case of spies looking for you. You will be escorted here each day as well to keep up appearances for a trial. You will be staying with Koibito since she is the only female Elder. Is this all understood?" He said with a business face.
"Yes and thank you," Nodoka said with tears in her eyes. "thank you all so very much for this kindness. I don't think I could ever repay what you've done for Ranma and I." At this she was on her hands and knees before them.
It was a only a few seconds of this when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up to see Koibito kneeling beside her. She had a smile on her face of that of a mother looking at a child that is trying to apologize for something s/he had nothing to do with.
"Come," Koibito said lovingly. "I think Ranma might like something to eat." Ranma smiled at this lady. In his mind she reminded him of his of his mother. She also said something his mother said right before he got something to fill the empty feeling in his tummy.
"That would be delight...ful." She finished just before she she fainted. Koibito caught her and the baby before the hit the ground. Ranma looked worried and was about to cry.
"Shhh... Don't worry child. Your mother is only resting." Ranma seemed to calm down at this even if he didn't understand her. He could see the kindness in her eyes and decided that what his mother was doing was a a good idea. Soon after Nodoka had fainted Ranma fell asleep in Koibito's arms.
"You all realize this could destroy us don't you?" Shishikiba said looking at the child.
Kedakaineko sighed. "Yes we are all well aware of the danger we are putting ourselves in but," He also looked at the child. "I think we made the right choice. Ranma will grow and learn about us and his other heritage on his own and will make his own decisions about both. All we could have done was give him the chance to decide on his own." With that he left to go home as did all of the other Elders.
"Cousin," Koibito said. Shishikiba looked at her. "Give the boy a chance." And then she too left leaving Shishikiba alone to his thoughts.
AN: Well here's Ch. 1. Like it Flame it it's yer decision.