Few months ago, I came up with a rather unusual idea for a Ranma. It's 
undoubtedly one of the most bizarre ones I've come up with, plus deserves a 
merit of being original.


Through some weird circumstances or effects, Ranma (who either dies or not) 
ends up being reborn as Akane's child. How would Akane react to this - the 
baka she has known for so long and was just beginning to open to him is now a 
baby. HERS, no less.

While Akane has to come to grips that she won't be able to marry him, she now 
has an opportunity to form a more permaent Parent/Child bond with Ranma, 
correct his ideals before they even have had chance to be corrupted. Ranma 
would end up being more socially aware and more considerate of others. Faced 
with burden of raising a rather troublesome Ranma, she would be forced to 
mature quickly.

What about Ranma? He'd either have lost all of his past memories and 
identity, essientaly a blank slate for Akane to start with, or he gradually 
regains his memories as he grows older, including knowledge of martial arts. 
For the latter case, Akane can easily correct his 'flawed' ideals before they 
have a chance to solidify. In other word, Akane can remodel Ranma into a 
better person.
Also, a point to consider: would he still retain his curse? His fear of cats 
would probably be still intact, and therefore he would remain a danger to 
others.

Onlooker: "Aw, how cute! A boy's pretending to be a cat! Don't you think so--?

Ranma: Miya! (swipes)

Onlooker: Yiaaa!

Also, being reduced to a child, all of vendetta (by his enemies) or 
deals/arrangements (by Genma) would be automatically void and without a 
proper grounds to be based upon.

Ryoga? He'd have conflicting feelings- Akane's now free and he could take 
advantage of this opportunity, but this creates incredible sense of heavy 
guilt for him. Also, he's been cheated of his chance to get even with Ranma 
for another 16 years. However, by the time Ranma's grown to his original age 
of 16 years, Ryouga would have forgiven him by then.

Ukyo's purpose of either getting even or hitched to Ranma would have been for 
naught now. Eventually, she would have to settle for being Ranma's 'aunt.'

Kuno'd probably ramble on about how Ranma had forced Akane into carry Ranma's 
child and would attempt to kill Ranma outright once he's born. Kodachi 
confined to mental insitution or die from broken heart that her Ranma-sama 
had abandoned her.

Shampoo? Heart-broken, grief-stricken. Probably would try and vent her anger 
at Akane for 'taking her arien away." However, with Ranma being 'offically' 
dead, Shampoo would be free to return to her homeland.

Mousse would be simply estatsic.

Cologne would be disappointed at the loss/delay of incorporating Ranma into 
Amazons.

How would Ranma's world be different from the one he had 'departed' 16 years 
ago? Any chances any of Ranma's finacees had at getting married with would be 
shot down. A 16 year-old Ranma being roped into a marriage with a woman in 
her early thirties is a frightening prospect. Would insanity still follow 
Ranma wherever he goes?
How would he fare, having been 'reinstructed' by more mature Akane? How would 
the world react to the 'new' Ranma's arrival? Considering the fact that Ranma 
was born without an aid of father, Ranma is essientally 'fatherless'. People 
in Japan usually frown upon unwed mothers; Akane would either remain single, 
devoted to raising Ranma, or be forced to marry a man out of sake for Ranma 
to be born out of wedlock.

Would Ranma ever cope with having to call Akane 'Mom'?! Would Akane adjust to 
Ranma calling her 'Mom?! >:D


I would LOVE to hear YOUR ideas and thoughts on this one. Either public or 
private.

Although I might write this someday, this is one idea I can say almost with 
certainity that will NEVER see to fruition, I think it would be an 
interesting read. If anyone would like to give this a try, please let me 
know. Thanks,


Until I find something new to write, Ja ne-

Dark Alpha <AlphSailor@aol.com> formerly Sailor Alpha
     Fanfics, projects at http://www.gehirn.com/ | gehirn = brain in German

"In the name of the Moon, I will let my friend Sailor Moon punish you!"
                    -Sailor Mercury, Alternate Visions, part 4