SHINJI TENGE 2
by Gunman
Disclaimer: I do not own Shinji Ikari, Tenjho Tenge, Ranma, Love Hina, Appleseed, Inuyasha, Tenchi, Sailor Moon, Project A-ko, and GI Joe.
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Fiancée.
Not a word Shinji expected to hear on his first day at Toujou Academy. Nor a title he expected to bear either.
He awoke to find himself in nurses office, raising his hand to hold his head as he sat up.
A thought struck him.
Wait, wasn't my arm broken? Weren't both my arms broken? He thought as he easily flexed both arms, and found them to move easily, feeling no pain like last time.
"Easy, boy." a voice called to him from the side. "Healing your broken arms was simple. But you still need to go easy for a while. No stressing."
Shinji looked to the side and noticed the three year old girl with lite lilac hair sitting in a chair next to his bed. Her sword clutched tightly in her hands. She was looking at him intently, as if she was studying him.
There is something about this boy. Something... unique.
"Are you alright?" Shinji asked.
"That's supposed to be my line, newbie." she smirked.
Shinji regarded her strangely. She may have the appearance of a three-year old, but clearly there was more to this girl than that. If his Aunt Washu was any example.
"I meant, that woman in the crazy bathing suit that was after you. I assume she's been..."
"Dealt with. For now. She's a real pill sometimes."
Definitely more. "I'm Shinji Ikari." he said, introducing himself.
"I know. I'm Maya Natsume. Thank you for trying to help me. Even if you didn't know what you were getting yourself in to." she said with a smile. "Uh... can I ask you something?"
"Sure."
"You don't know me, or Biko. Why did you try to help me? You could have been killed. And on your first day too."
Shinji sighed as he looked at the ground. "It's not in me to let innocent people get hurt. Especially a three-year old girl who gets attacked by an upper classman wearing battle armor."
Maya smiled at that. He was totally honest and sincere in his words. An unusual trait of maturity in such a young man. His comment didn't worry her, she figured he simply didn't know.
"She caught me off guard. Ambushed me. Usually I can handle her and her bizarre inventions."
Shinji narrowed his eyes at that. What did that mean? Usually I can handle her? Ambush? Why would an upper classman with such advanced technology and fighting skills as Biko want to attack this charming child?
Something strange here. He thought and then turned his attention to a more pressing question. "Uh, do you know who healed my arms? They were broken in that fight with Ms. Biko."
"Yes. I healed you." she said simply.
"Huh? You healed me?" he asked in shock.
"Yes. I come from a long line of mystic ki wielders. Healing techniques are of great use to us. More of a necessity actually." she said.
Shinji nodded. He had heard of people like that, and took it seriously, but he had never been healed by one before. He flexed his arms. They felt good as new. No pain even. He was amazed that such a young girl could have mastered healing techniques like this.
He would have asked more, but his thought was cut off by a shriek from the doorway.
"You're Awake!" a female voice screamed.
The voice was familiar to both Shinji and Maya. The former gasped while the latter groaned.
The curvy brown-haired girl, who was now dressed in a cute school uniform, much to Shinji's relief and preference, bounded into the room and threw herself on Shinji. (Poor guy!)
"Oh, I'm so glad you're awake and healed, honey." the girl giggled as she glomped the boy fiercely.
"Well, he's not going to last unless you can give him some air." Maya said.
"Oh, come on, sis. I'm just happy to that he's awake!" she said, easing up her hug a bit. "And you did heal him so he's alright, right?"
"Yes, but if you want him to remain healthy, you'd better let him go." the three-year old exclaimed.
"Sis? You two are related?" Shinji asked as the brunette loosened her grip.
"Yes. Oh, where are my manners? I'm Aya Natsume, and this is my big sister, Maya." she said.
Well, at least he now knew her name. But... "Big sister? You're kidding, right?"
"Nope. She's older by one year."
"Aya!" Maya cried out.
"What? If he's going to be part of this family he deserves to know what he's getting into."
"Actually, I think I deserve to know why I'm suddenly your fiancée." Shinji asked.
Maya shot her sister a look. "He doesn't know, and you didn't tell him!"
Aya giggled, a little embarrassed. "Well, he passed out before I could."
Maya sighed as she looked at the boy. "I'm terribly sorry for all this. I guess it's partly my fault."
"You're fault?"
"I kicked you into the girls locker room where Aya was."
"I don't get it." he said, still confused.
"There is a tradition in the Natsume family that a woman is to wed the first man who sees her undressed." Aya explained.
Shinji's mind clicked.
"You mean... because I saw you getting out of the shower..." he started to say.
"After getting knocked into the locker room by me..." Maya groaned.
"You saw me naked, and therefore, by family honor and tradition, you are my fiancée. And I am bound by such to uphold this tradition to its fullest." she smiled.
Family honor. Tradition.
Two things that his cousin Ranma held in high regard. Things that his own father had taught him were of great importance. In fact, everyone in his family had their own views on the subjects, yet they all agreed that these things should be upheld.
But a thought struck Shinji.
"So, you're willing to marry me, because of family honor." Shinji said.
"Yes." she smiled.
Uh-Oh. Maya thought, knowing where this was going.
"Do you object?" Aya asked, suddenly upset that he'd want out.
"Well, no, I don't object. Family honor and tradition are important... its just..."
"Just what?"
"I guess I just wanted to be married, or even engaged, to... someone that I... loved." he explained.
Aya's eyes popped open in shock, Maya was actually smiling at that.
"I know it sounds silly, but... that's what I believe."
Aya smiled brightly as she sat down next to Shinji on the bed.
"It's not silly. Its very sweet." she said, wrapping her arm around his, her head on his shoulder. "So, I guess that means I'll have to make you fall in love with me."
Ohhhhh boy! Shinji and Maya mentally groaned in unison.
However, there was a part of him that seemed to like the idea.
"Ah! I see our newcomer patient has awoken." a blond haired woman with a mole on her cheek said as she entered the nurses office.
"Yes, Dr Akagi." Maya said. "He's feeling much better now."
"Well, that's good. And his arms?"
"All better, see?" Aya said as she grabbed both his newly healed arms and wrapped them around her curvy waist.
Naturally this caused Shinji to blush furiously.
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Lunch time came quickly and Shinji found himself sitting with his new fiancée, her sister, and a guy named Masatake Takayanagi, who seemed a little shocked and sad at what Aya told him.
"Fiancée?" Masatake gasped.
"That's right." Aya gushed as she glomped the boys arm. "He saw me naked."
Both boys suddenly blushed furiously at this.
"Uh, Aya, maybe you shouldn't say that out loud?" Shinji asked.
"Yes, please." Maya said, putting her fork down. "Some of us are trying to eat."
"So... does this mean he's going to join the Jyuukukebu?" Masatake asked.
"The what?" Shinji asked.
"The Jyuukukebu. It's our martial arts group. Right now only the three of us are in it." Aya said.
Shinji had heard that there were different martial arts clubs here, but he didn't expect to find one so quickly.
"Just the three of you?" he asked.
"Yup. Of course you'll join us, won't you?" Aya asked.
"Well... it sounds good. But I have a few questions."
"Of course. Ask anything."
"Well, first of all, whose the head of the club?"
"I am." Maya stated.
Shinji looked at her oddly. How could a three year old be the captain of a high school martial arts club? Ordinarily, it would have been rude to say, but Shinji had to ask.
"Aren't you... a little young to be the captain of a martial arts club?" Shinji asked.
Masatake looked at him and then back at Maya. "You didn't tell him?"
"Didn't really have the chance." Maya said.
"Tell me what?" Shinji asked.
"Maya's ki control allows her to assume the form of a three year old child. It helps conserve her energy." Aya said.
Shinji didn't seem phased by that. He had heard about such things, but never expected to see them.
"So... what do you look like... normally?"
Maya smirked at him as her body suddenly shifted. Her three year old form started growing in size. Her legs lengthened, her arms extended, her height increased, and her bust nearly exploded. Her red and purple shirt and pants that covered her entire frail body, suddenly became a small shirt and skirt, revealing a generous portion of her skin, but gave nothing vital away. When she was finished, she flipped her hair out of her blue eyes, revealing her beautiful 17-year old face to Shinji.
He looked at her in shock, then back to Aya, back to Maya and then back to Aya again. He was silent for several seconds then found his voice.
"Well, that certainly explains a lot." he said to her.
"Any more questions?" Maya asked.
"Why are there only three people in your club?"
"Well, that's due mostly to the fact that a lot of people get recruited into The Enforcement Group."
"That's the school's executive branch." he said.
"Yes. Though to be honest, they're more like thugs and hooligans." Masatake said.
"Really? But they work for the student council."
"Doesn't mean they're champions of justice or anything like that." Aya said.
Oh... boy. What kind of place have I gotten sent to?
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Author's Notes:
Here's the second chapter to my new story. It's a little short, focused mostly on explaining to Shinji why and how he became the girl's fiancée and introducing Shinji to the Jyuukukebu as well as a small overview of what he can expect from his new school.
The third chapter will have more action and interactions with the other students.
For now, just enjoy.
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