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Broken Hearts Combined Chapter 30: The Choice: Britanny or Sheila? Ranma Chooses
Ranma, Britanny, and Sheila continue their journey southwards as they make their ways towards Nira. They have been sparring, training, stopping in towns to get a bite to eat and other such activities.
Until one night however
It is now around the afternoon. Ranma, Britanny, and Sheila have made record time their trek towards the "Deserted City" Nira. They have made it to the area known as the Jag Mountain Range. Ranma looks at it.
Ranma (Whistles): Well At least we don't have to climb it
Sheila (Shrugs her shoulders): We couldn't climb it even if we wanted to
Britanny: Oh? What do you mean Sheila?
Sheila: The Jag Mountain Range is one of the most Dangerous mountainous regions in all of Jade! It has a flat and smoothened surface on all the mountains for the first three vertical miles up, making it nearly impossible to climb! And if you do somehow manage to climb past all that, then you have to deal with the incredible rocky, and jagged surfaces. And, then, if you somehow get past the rocks that one could easily kill themselves on, then you have to cross the snow-covered tops of the Jag Mountain Range, since it's so high up, that there's actually snow year-round!
Britanny: Well, I think we can make it now It's summer here
Sheila: Britanny
Britanny: Yes? Sheila: There's still snow And it's really, REALLY cold up there!
Britanny: You sure?
Sheila: Positive!
Britanny: Damn
Ranma: Well, we can look at it this way
Britanny: What way Ranchan?
Ranma: Well, since we have to travel around the mountain range, then we can do more training while on our journey. It's as hard as heck to try to teach you two anything when we're trying to climb up a mountain
Sheila: Not to mention a whole lot of them
Ranma: True Shechan
Britanny (Frowns): I guess you got a point with that Ranchan
They continue to travel for a while Nothing has really gone wrong today. It's a beautiful, peaceful day Something Ranma rarely gets to experience. He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath of the air.
Ranma: Sigh It's so beautiful here
Britanny (Turns head around): You say something Ranchan?
Ranma: Nothing much Britchan Just thinking of how beautiful this place is compared to earth
Sheila (Turns head around): Oh? What do you mean?
Ranma: Well For one, huge cities aren't as common as here as they are on earth.
Sheila: Ranchan, I want to ask a question.
Ranma: What is it Shechan?
Sheila: Is it true that you can't see the stars at night in the Earth Realm?
Ranma: Well On earth I guess I'm lucky I was on the road most of my life, and so Pops and I were away from the cities. We could see the stars just fine.
Sheila: So you can't see stars in the city?
Ranma: Unfortunately, no. I guess that comes from there being to many bright lights on at night.
Sheila: "Bright lights?"
Britanny: Sure. There's street lights, electric signs, light coming out of windows, headlights on cars, sky-lights, and all sorts of other lights.
Sheila: Brr That sounds awful
Britanny: Well, it's only really bad in major cities. In the suburbs you can see the stars with not too many problems. And if you've done what Ranchan has, you can basically see them without problems when in the countryside.
Sheila: Okay Anything else you'd like to tell me about earth?
And so, as they walk, Ranma and Britanny tell Sheila all about earth. Ranma explaining places he's been and what they're like. Britanny tells Sheila about all the places she's been on earth and what she's done there.
Britanny: You know Ranchan Coming to Jade to train is nice and all, but there's still one thing about earth I really, really miss
Ranma: And what's that?
Britanny: Malls
Sheila (Blinks): What's a "mall"?
Britanny face-faults as Ranma sweat-drops.
After traveling a bit further, there is a sudden crack of lightning and it begins to pour rain.
Britanny (Blinks): Rain?
Sheila: I don't understand It was a clear sky!
Ranma: Sigh I seem to attract water no matter where I am
Sheila: Is that because you're a descendant of Kishijoten?
Ranma: Possibly
Britanny: Grr I'm getting soaked out here!
Ranma: It's not too bad Britchan. (Blinks). Hey! I didn't change!
Sheila: Well, since it is summer now in this region of Jade, so it is a very warm rain. (Narrows her eyes). And it's creating a fog as it touches the cooler ground
Indeed As more rain hits the ground, a slight steam begins to rise up. After a few more minutes of walking in the rain, it starts to become too hard to see. Ranma and the girls curse their luck.
Ranma: I can barely see a thing
Britanny: I know what you mean Maybe we should stop at the nearest town.
Ranma: Good idea. Hey Shechan, which way to the nearest town?
Sheila: Unfortunately, we are around the Jag mountain range and smack-dab in the middle between either cities of Dri to the north and Mako Dale to the south. So the best we can opt for is to look for a cave along the mountain range to wait out the storm in
Ranma: Know any caves along the Jag?
Sheila: Nope
Britanny: Well we better do something Not only are we getting soaked but now we can barely see a thing!
Sheila: Oh, quit your whining you spoiled house-cat.
Britanny (Pouts): I guess a 'shrimp' like you would be used to moist conditions
Sheila: WHAT DID YOU SAY?
Britanny: You heard me small fry!
Sheila: THAT'S IT! PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A KAPOWIE SANDWICH YOU BIMBO OF A WERECHEETAH! HIYAAAAAAAAH!
Sheila pounces at Britanny and the two begin fighting. Ranma narrows his eyes at the two werecats and screams.
Ranma: GIRLS, STOP IT! WE DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS!
Britanny and Sheila stop fighting. They look at Ranma then at each other. They disengage from fighting. They look ashamed.
Britanny Sheila: Sorry Ranchan.
Ranma stares at the two Or stares as best as he can in foggy conditions. He sighs.
Ranma (Shakes his head): Look Just help me find a place along the mountainside The longer we stay out here, the wetter we'll get.
Britanny: Sure Ranchan.
Sheila: Yeah Ranchan.
After a good hour and a half of searching around in the fog, Ranma, Britanny, and Sheila eventually do find a cave in the side of the Jag Mountain Range, and enter. After Ranma checks it for any animals or other creatures, he finds no animals. He takes some sticks that were around the cave and set up a fire.
Ranma (Rubbing sticks together): Come on, come on
Finally, a spark shoots, and a fire is started.
Ranma: Better So, how're you two feeling?
Sheila: Cold
Britanny: And wet
Britanny shakes herself, sending water flying everywhere and soaking Ranma and Sheila further. Luckily, the fire doesn't go out.
Ranma: Hey, careful Britchan!
Britanny: Oops Sorry Ranchan
Sheila: Blah I need a towel.
After searching through their packs, they find out something that they weren't expecting
Britanny: DAMN IT! All my clothes are soaked!
Sheila: Well Our packs weren't meant to be put to water for long periods of time And we were out there in the pouring rain for over an hour.
Britanny: Shoot None of us have anything dry to wear.
Ranma: Well we could use the fire I started to dry out our stuff.
Sheila: And I have some more wood for the fire Though it got a bit soaked in my pack
Ranma: Well With time it should be good enough to use
Britanny starts taking off her shirt. Ranma's eyes bulge and Sheila glares.
Sheila: What are you doing!?
Britanny: Getting out of my clothes. They're soaked!
Sheila: SO!?
Britanny: Well, they'll dry faster than if they're not on me.
Ranma: Are you sure Britchan?
Britanny: Trust me. I've been on so many adventures with my sister Gina where I've been soaked to the bone, like the time Gina was looking for Merlin's Time Raft But then again, it was just yucky goop that time Oh well Point is, I have fur Having damp fur and damp clothes doesn't make them dry out faster. Plus, I could catch a cold wearing damp clothes. I suggest you two take your clothes off as well and place them by the fire that Ranchan started.
Ranma Sheila (Blush): ACK!
By now, Ranma, Britanny, and Sheila take off their soaked clothing and spread the clothing items around the fire, hoping the warmth the fire gives off will dry them out.
They then continue to check their bags. Not just the clothes, but also all their stuff is indeed soaked, as the rain had soaked through the packs. Ranma, Britanny, and Sheila take all of their clothing and line it up near the fire, and wait for their stuff to dry out.
They basically sit around in their underwear, waiting for their clothes to dry and the rain to stop. None of them speaking due to the circumstances.
Britanny roams a hand through her hair, trying to get excess water out as she sits there in her damp bra and panties
Britanny (Thinks): Keep cool Cheetah So what if you, the guy you like, and you rival for the guy you like are all in our underwear It's not like we're trying to have fun, we're just drying off
Britanny looks over at Ranma. He is in his boxers and under-shirt. His clothes are still a bit damp. She smiles as she thinks of things she'd like to do with him.
Britanny (Closes eyes): Puuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Sheila wraps her arms around her legs. She feels vulnerable as she sits there in an undershirt and panties. Sheila looks at Britanny and feels a slight pang of jealousy.
Sheila (Thinks): Dang it Why can't I have such a good body like Brit does? Why is my hybrid form such a short, petite, little thing? Dang it I wish I had all my beauty in my hybrid form instead of my human form. I'd probably pick up a lot more guys that way
Sheila then looks over at Ranma. He is in his boxers and under-shirt. His clothes are still a bit damp. She smiles as she thinks of things she'd like to do with him.
Sheila (Closes eyes): Puuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Ranma sits there freezing in his damp boxers and undershirt. Even by the fire he still feels cold.
Ranma (Thinks): Brr It's summer, but damn, it cooled down FAST!
Ranma then looks around. He notices that Britanny and Sheila are staring at him. He notices that they begin to purr as they close their eyes.
Ranma (Sweats, thinks): Why am I suddenly nervous? I better think of something else for the girls to do But what!?
Ranma gets an idea. He takes some chestnuts out of his backpack that they had for food and throws them into the fire. Britanny and Sheila try to ask why the heck he did that, when they see him grab them all out at an incredible rate.
Ranma: That was the Katchu Tenshin Amaguriken.
Britanny (Blinks): That rapid-fire punch you use?
Ranma: Yep. Instead of just waiting for the storm to pass, we can do a bit more training while we wait
Britanny (Smiles): I'm already good with my speed. But This could be fun. I've done something similar to this Except it was with some killer Mimic that took the form of a treasure chest, and I had to steal treasures from it's mouth.
Sheila: Hmm Interesting Maybe I'll be able to improve my speed
After a couple of hours, Britanny has completely mastered the Katchu Tenshin Amaguriken.
Britanny (Smiles): Fastest reflexes in the North, South, East, and West!
Sheila on the other hand has got it down for the most part. It'll take a bit for her to get to Ranma and Britanny's speed, but she's not bad at it.
Sheila (Teary-eyed): Owwies My hands hurt
Ranma: Will you be okay Shechan?
Sheila: I will I am a jagwere. All us werefolk have good regenerative abilities.
Ranma: Really?
Sheila: Yeah.
After some time, Ranma, Britanny, and Sheila look outside the cave, and see that it is still raining out. Ranma sighs
Ranma: Now what to do?
Britanny: Well, we could talk for a bit, and get to know each other at least a bit better.
Ranma: I think we've done that before Britchan.
Britanny: Yeah. But not getting to now each other on deeper levels, or just fun facts. Like favorite colors, foods, and all sorts of stuff.
Ranma: Okay I could do that.
Britanny: Okay Ranchan, what do you like to do besides training and eating?
Ranma:
Britanny: Ranchan?
Ranma: Well I do like spending time with you and Shechan.
Britanny Sheila (Sparkly-eyed): Awwwwwwwwwww
Ranma (Sweat-drops): Yeah Well, how about you Britchan, Shechan, so you two eat anything besides fish?
Sheila: Yeah. I like fish, but I also like beef and ale.
Britanny and Ranma look at Sheila.
Sheila: I'm serious. I have a high alcohol tolerance. Being such a small werecat and a better healing ability than others, I rarely even get tipsy. And before you ask, no, I am not an alcoholic.
Ranma: That's interesting.
Sheila: Yup. I can drink all the other Edge Guard members under the table!
Ranma: Okay How about you Britchan?
Britanny: Well, I love tuna. But I also have a weakness for chocolate chip cookies!
Ranma (Smiles): Cookies?
Britanny: Yeah. Ever since mom gave me my first cookie, I can honestly say I was hooked on them.
And so, Ranma, Britanny, and Sheila actually have fun for a while, asking each other questions and learning little details about each other. Until Sheila asks a question that's been bothering her for awhile now
Sheila: So Are you two going to stick to that law of the Giant clan that Mumsey Brigands told you two about? Where you two have to marry because you guys fought, and Ranma had won?
Ranma and Britanny pale in color for a second. They look at Sheila for a couple of seconds and then at each other. It's not like they actually want to follow a seemingly 'pointless' law that seems fit only for the Chinese Amazons But It's not like either of them would mind either They don't know how to answer that one and Ranma and Britanny becomes silent.
Sheila: Uh Guys?
Ranma and Britanny remain silent
With that, tears start to pour from Sheila's eyes. Ranma and Britanny move over to the distraught jagwere to find out what's wrong. Sheila wipes her eyes and tells them what's on her mind.
Ranma: Shechan What's wrong?
Britanny: Yeah Sheila. You can tell us.
Sheila: Damn it I hate crying It makes me feel weak Sigh What bothers me about that law is I know you care about both of us Ranma And we both care about you too It's just That Ranma You're the first person to treat me like I wasn't a defect Damn it Ranma I love you
Ranma and Britanny just stare in awe at Sheila who now seems to be crying a bit harder then before. Ranma goes up to Sheila and hugs her, and Sheila in return, hugs him back fiercely, not wanting to let go.
Ranma (Hugging the sobbing Sheila): Shhhhhhhhh It's okay Shechan. Don't cry It'll be all right
Britanny watches, not sure what to say or do. She feels sorry for Sheila, but she feels she should just sit back and watch this. Ranma seems to be the only one Sheila wants to talk to at the moment Sheila eventually calms down and looks at Ranma and Britanny.
Sheila: Britanny I have to know this
Britanny: What is it Sheila?
Sheila: How much do you love Ranma?
Britanny blanches as soon as Sheila finishes the question, but Sheila is right Britanny takes a moment to herself to think, before speaking
Britanny: You're right Sheila I do love Ranchan It's just that I've been afraid to admit it After all Stripe's broken my heart once already, and I was afraid that telling Ranchan how I feel would have scared him away, especially since he had all those horrible girls after him that would never leave him alone and made his life hell. But I must say it Ranchan I love you I love you more than anything!
Britanny then gets up from the spot she was sitting and walks up to Ranma and hugs him as well. Ranma now has two werecats hugging him. He doesn't know what to do He is kind of scared at this close a contact to feline-type women, but He actually enjoys it He is getting something he has never had since he left his mother to go on the ill-
fated training trip with Genma Love Ranma takes a deep breath and thinks about what to say, as he does not want to stick his foot in his mouth like he usually does After a few moments of thinking, Ranma tells them how he feels.
Ranma: Britchan Shechan I'll tell you both honestly that I can say the same Except I love both of you and can't make up my mind Britchan, you have been a great friend for me, and helped me break off from my past, and we've both been able to heal each other's deep emotional scars Shechan, you have been a great friend as well, helping me and Britchan get around Jade, teaching me to use weapons, and teaching us both about the way of the land Put simply I can't choose I know this'll make me sound like a pervert; like that jerk Kuno, but I can't choose either of you over the other because I love you both. I'm sorry.
Ranma feels ashamed for a moment. What kind of martial artist wants two women? Ranma is confused as he sees Britanny and Sheila get devilish grins on their faces They don't seem to mind sharing And so, the three manage to keep each other 'warm' that night
Ranma (Sweating slightly): Uh Britchan? Shechan?
Britanny and Sheila both smile a bit nervously at Ranma. Desire warred with embarrassment warred with wondering when Ranma was going to snap into Neko-Ken, or that a wall to the cave would come crumbling down and Ryoga would wander into the place. (Yes, Ranma has told them about Ryoga). They turn to face Ranma
Britanny Sheila: Ranchan...
They turned, stared at each other and laughed for a few moments. Then Britanny and Sheila turn their vision towards Ranma and look hungrily at him. They advance on him in unison, grab him, and pin him to the ground. Ranma was a bit confused.
Ranma: WOAH! WAIT! BRITCHAN! SHECHAN! Uh Isn't this a bit much? I mean We just admitted we loved each other. Isn't this rushing it?
Britanny and Sheila then give Ranma 'the look'!
Britanny Sheila (Eyes sparkling): Please Ranchan?
Ranma just looks at their innocent faces and concedes. Who knows? This could be enjoyable
End Chapter 30
Next Time: It's the day after their love has been admitted. Now Ranma, Britanny, and Sheila have to try to adapt to these new revelations while they travel And Britanny and Sheila have to get used to the idea of sharing.
Author's note: Well, there you have it. Ranma has chosen both wonderful werecats. How many of you saw that coming?
-This is RedPriest17, signing off.
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