Deepest Thoughts
By Kahlil Noriega
Pre-read and Edited by Kiwi Noriega

Disclaimer:

ALL RIGHTS ARE OF RUMIKO TAKAHASHI

Legend:

* Thoughts*
[Descriptions]
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Chapter 1 � Of Mind and Body (Very rough draft)


"My, my. I never thought what a mess my simple spell could be. I am such a
fool to think that I could play with people's hearts and minds. How foolish
of me to think that such things could never be easy whenever son-in-law is
involved. How clumsy of me to make such a mistake. 

And to think it was going all so well, oh Shampoo, the shame I hold for
this failure far exceeds yours. I am such a fool to think that my grand
plan to finally manipulate son-in-law into marrying you could never fail.
And now I've involved you in it too. 

Ahh it all started that one fateful evening...

***

The night air whistled through the district of Nerima as the moon shone
brightly over the Tendo dojo. Laughter and music could be distinctly heard
from the streets, as a small figure leaped from rooftop to rooftop, it's
sure leaps carrying it till it finally landed on the wall of the Tendo
dojo.

"Ahh..."

She silently peered inside through the window and smiled. Everyone was
either laughing or drinking as music played loudly through the house,
making the sounds impossible not to hear from outside. Scanning the crowd
of people, Cologne looked for her son-in-law and found him in a tangle of
arms and bodies as Shampoo, Ukyou and a very angry Akane hovered over him.
The old woman suddenly laughs in spite of herself for what she was about to
do.

"Hmmm�soon son in law, there will be no way for you to escape." With that,
she laughs once again and quickly turned her attention on casting the
spell. 

Chanting, she focused her thoughts on the spell, unaware of the stealthy
form coming in from behind. A small hand slapped her on the back and made
her stumble to the ground.

"Hiya Cologne, what cha do'in here? Hmmm?" Happosai said, adjusting the
huge bundle of lingerie on his shoulder as he gazed at Cologne from his
perch on the dojo wall.

"Happy!!" she gasped, then stopped shocked as she suddenly realized her
folly. She quickly peered inside and noticed no difference at all in the
small circle that surrounded Ranma. *Hmmm�it didn't work�* she thought. 

Happosai looked at her with a puzzled frown and asked, "What did you just
do Cologne?"

Cologne mysteriously smiled and answered him, "Nothing to concern you
Happy�" and with that said , she vanishes into thin air. 

The old master looked thoughtfully for a moment then his quiet calm turned
into a lecherous grin.

"Ah why waste a perfect night thinking of Cologne. Hmmm...Ahhh, my sweet
little darlings <lecherous grin>" Happy said as he levered a small bucket
full of water in his hand.

"Ranma my boy, here I come!" 

And the old leach laughed gleefully into the night as he snuck inside the
house.

***

On a roof top overlooking the Tendo dojo, Cologne looks on thoughtfully at
the place, thinking about the spell she just casted. And of the possible
consequences of not being able to complete the weave. She could hear the
merriment escalating inside and see the numerous shadows playing from
within. 

"We will soon see..." she murmured as she hopped from roof to roof as she
finally disappeared in the darkness.

***
(Inside the Tendo Dojo�) <Think of the episode Family Cristmas Scramble>


"Aww come on! Let go of me already!"

"Ranma! Shampoo so happy!!"

"Let go of him you hussy!" 

"You let go, dumb spatula girl. Shampoo busy with Ai lan!" Shampoo shouted
as she tightened her grip on Ranma's waist as Ukyou tried to dislodge her
with her spatula as leverage..

"RAN - MA!" shouted Akane from the background as she malletted Ranma to the
floor.

Kuno came up to Akane and suddenly hugged her, saying, 

"Oh my tigress of love, thus fortune smile on you. For it is I, your true
heart's desire that I have come to swallow you in my embrace. Umphhh!" Kuno
gets punched for his troubles in the face before he could glomp Akane. 

"Oh Shampoo, my how strong your arms are." Mousse said as he embraced
Ryouga.

"Let go of me duck boy!" Ryouga shouted, kicking him back.

"Hohohohoho!!" Kodachi laughed, prancing around the room.

"Ow, my head." Ranma said groggily as he rubbed his head.

"Ranma this is all your fault!" Akane said, once again hitting him with her
mallet.

"Oh my." Kasumi said with a hand covering her lips.

"Ranma honey, speak to me!" Ukyou said as she cradled Ranma's unconscious
form in her arms.

And the party still gets underway. Drinks all around as well as food. The
party goes on till midnight finally arrives and becons each one to go.

Everyone has had too much drink.

"Ahh the taste of the crisp night air, <hick> how they <hick> pale to the
splendor of <hick> mua <hick> arm in arm with you my love<hick>"

"Oh shampoo, you've gotten taller," Mousse said as he returned Kuno's
embrace

"Stupid Mousse." Shampoo said in obvious distaste at how Mousse acted.

"Oh no sugar...that's not the way out." Ukyo grabs Ryouga before he gets
lost and leads him out.

"Thanks Ukyo."

"No problem sugar."
 
"Bye guys!" Ranma and Akane shouted from the door as they waved good bye to
their friends as they left the dojo headed in different directions.

They all say their thanks and leave as both Ranma and Akane enter the dojo
quietly looking at the mess inside from the doorway. Confetti everywhere,
ribbons and party hats, empty bottles and cans as well as balloons not to
mention the man shaped impressions on the walls and on the floor as well as
weapon imprints.

"What a mess" Aknae said softly.

"You said it, man this place looks like a garbage dump."

"Well, I guess we have no choice�" And with that Akane starts to pick up
some of the litter scattered on the floor. 

"Well! Aren't you going to help!" Akane shouted from where she knelt on the
floor at Ranma who had his arms crossed behind his head watching.

"Ah man!"

Ranma stooped down, muttering as he started to pick up some of the trash
and then heads over to the table on the far wall to get a bag, to dump it
all. 

While he was arranging the mess on the table he spots some left over cake
and drops everything as he waltz over and began to eat it.

"Hmm?"

Akane looks up from where she is cleaning to glance over to where Ranma
was. And she frowns at what she sees.

"Hey aren't you finished stuffing your face a while ago"

"I got hungry ok." and he resumes eating the cake.

Akane stands up and walks towards him to stand in front of him. 

"Want some?" Ranma offers a piece.

Akane doesn't hesitate at all as she pushes the proffered piece of cake and
slams it on his face.

Ranma shocked for a moment angrily wipes away the icing of the cake off his
face. When he began to hear some laughter coming from Akane. Curious he
looked up and saw her laughing and stifling it with a hand on her mouth.

"So that's the way you want it ehh!" and with that he grabs a handful of
spaghetti on the table and throws it Akane. 

Akane is shocked out of her mirth and begins to steam a little but shakes
it off as she took delight in the food fight between them.

Chasing each other around the table, sometimes grabbing a plateful of food
and tossing it each other. 

After a few tosses of food and running Akane slips. And Ranma, who was
behind her, sees her fall, but was unable to stop his forward motion and
they both topple down. Ranma on top, Akane under him, faces so close only
inches apart from each other.

"Gotcha!" Ranma said triumphantly as he looked down at Akane who was
laughing underneath him. And he is shocked and delighted at the same time
as he began to share her mirth and happiness. Just looking at her
underneath him, smiling. *God she's so beautiful and so cute too.* 

When the laughter finally subsided, Akane finally got a hold of herself and
her emotions. She could feel him on top of her, supporting himself with his
strong muscular arms. And she blushes for a moment as her hand suddenly
touched his strong arms. *How long have I wanted to feel his embrace? *
Akane thought as she stared up at Ranma who held a face of mix happiness
and confusion. And she smiles in spite of herself *I should punt the
pervert right now for what he is doing! * 

*Better get off her before she gets angry* Ranma thought but before he
could act. He felt her hand on his arm and he stopped dead as he slowly
turned his head to look back at her. Seeing her partly closed eyes and her
slightly opened lips. And he began to recall some of his most vivid dreams
about her * What would it be like to kiss her right here and now? * Ranma
thought as he stared down at Akane. Unsure of what to do next�

*Should I let him? * Akane thought as she looked back at Ranma's gorgeous
blue black eyes that sparkled in the lamplight.

*I've always wanted to do it and it feels as though she wants me to. Should
I go on, but what if she�*

*I want you to�* Akane thought finally.

Ranma slowly lowers his lips to hers. His eyes closing slightly as his lips
lowered to meet hers.

***

*Yes! They're going to do it* Genma practically screamed by the door.

*Good thing I got my camera! This is going to make me a fortune!*

*Oh my, their to young to do these things, oh Kinnie� <blush> *

*At last! The school will be finally complete! * Soun thought, eyes gushing
with tears of happiness.

"Huh?" both Akane and Ranma exclaimed at the same time. 

*They're watching! * They thought, and a moment of awkwardness occurs as
both parties realized their positions.

*Uh oh�* Ranma thought as he began to feel a trickle of battle aura coming
from underneath him.

*Ranmaaaa!* 

*Uh oh she's mad! Better get out of here while I still can!*

"Uh Akane�"

*Ranma you pervert* 

*She's angry, better get away fast* And Ranma tries to sprint away.

*Oh no you're not* Mallet to the atmosphere

"Aaaaahhhh" And Ranma is sent flying through the roof.

*That jerk! That pervert! How could I lose control? Oh this is so
embarrassing. Dad! Mr. Saotome, Nabiki, Kasumi, they were all watching! *
*Anger*

*Shit! * Genma began to scramble out of the way.

*Oh my! *

*Oh my little daughter! How you disappoint your father! *

*<Smirk> Well there goes my fortune.* Nabiki thought dryly.

***
{The next day}

A fish leaps out of the water and the bell rings as a wind passed by.

Akane is sitting on the porch overlooking the koi pond, knees folded under
her. *This is so weird* Aknae thought as she tried to forget last nights
events.

***
{From the door way}

*Gotta go apologize to her, but she might just punt me into orbit if she
sees me, oh what to do? * Ranma tried to puzzle it out as he stood there,
watching her admire the koi pond.

***

* Huh? Ranma? * Akane felt his presence as he moved up behind her.

"Akane." Ranma said softly. *Say it! Go apologize to her you moron.*

"I forgive you." Akane said softly, still looking at the pond.

"Huh?" * Wait a minute here, she forgives me? *

"I forgave you already, why can't you just accept that!"

* Boy she does look cute even when she's angry. *

"Huh, what'd you say Ranma?"

*Blink* *Blink*

"Nothing Akane."

Akane just shrugs it off as Ranma goes to sit next beside her looking at
the Koi pond. He steals a few glances over to her, looking at her from the
corner of his eye. Seeing the way the wind blew her hair back and how the
light from the sun shone on her face. The fabric of her clothes clinging to
her skin. How would it feel to run his hands in her hair he thought and as
he continued to stare more thoughts entered his head as he continued to
stare. 

"Ranma you pervert!"

"Huh?"

"How dare you say such things about me! "

"Huh wha...what'd I say."

"You said you wanted to..." Akane made a double take on that. *Did I
actually hear him say that*

*You dummy, uncute tomboy. Always thinking it's my fault she says. The
uncute tomboy�*

"Rrrrr" * Why that jerk! Of all the nerve to say such things about me! *
Akane stared daggers at him.

"Huh" Ranma turned to see a very angry Akane. *Uh Oh.* 

"A.a..Akane�" Ranma tries to shield himself with his arms over his face.   

"Die! Ranma!" roared a very angry Akane as she punted him into orbit

"Aaaaaahh�"

- Probably end of chapter 1

Well that's about it for now, that's all  I could come up with so far. This
is a rough draft so any C&C, MST, Side-stores etc. are all welcome, even
flames. And if your willing to be a pre-reader for this, I'd be glad to
have your review of my work.
 
Until then, thanks for taking the time to read this.

-Kahlil

Explanations:

The spell Cologne cast was in effect for Ranma alone. The spell was going
to let the caster be able to read its intended victims strongest thoughts
or emotions. Cologne hoped that by understanding what Ranma thought and
felt she might then be able to better manipulate him into marrying Shampoo.
Rather than grope in dark looking for answers which might not be there. All
this, didn't go as planned.

But the spell collapsed with the interference of Happosai, unknowingly. The
part of the thought spell that should have limited itself only on the
caster and the target was now cast upon the whole cast. Giving them each
the ability to read each other's strongest feelings or current thoughts.
This fic is about having the characters laid out in the open, no more
bitter secrets to hide, only the plain and simple truth or emotions of the
moment could come to life.           

The next few chapters will probably deal with the relationships of the
following:
	
Ch 1 Ranma and Akane
Ch 2 Ryouga and Ukyou
Ch 3 Shampoo and Mousse
Ch 4 Ranma, Ryouga, Akane
Ch 5 Shampoo, Ukyou, Kuno
Ch 6 Ryouga, Ukyou
Ch 7 Ranma, Ukyou, Shampoo, Kodachi, Akane
Ch 8 Kunou Ranko along the lines of "curse you saotome, even in mind and
thoughts, you hold both my loves" The self denial and delusion 
Ch 9 Genma, Soun  (cheating) or Genma and Ranma (father son talk)
Ch 10 Happi Cologne (love? past relationship with each other)
Ch 11 Happi and everyone  (including epilogue)
 
These are all just plans for the future of this series if things should go
well.

Any help with these is gladly accepted.

Other works:

Ranma 1/2 A Chinese Ghost Story

" Frost fills the sky over Ten Mile Lake,
  Silken threads anxious of youth....
  Looking at the moon and feeling lonely...
  Envious of lovers, not of immortality.
  Envious of love, not of immortality. " 

        - Excerpt from the movie " A Chinese Ghost Story "

The anything goes Ranma 1/2 Fanfiction page:
http://www.geocities.com/tokyo/temple/9371

E-Mail:
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