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Nodoka of the Amazons or Shampoo�s my WHAT? Prologue
written by AJ email: acidjack@bangornews.infi.net
And a special thanks to T.H. Tiger for his comments.
Standard Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters appearing herein, that honor goes to the acclaimed Rumiko Takahashi.
This is an alternative universe so beware.
In the past, long before Ranma was born, even before Genma met his future wife, Nodoka was known as Panties, the greatest Amazon warrior of her generation. While this accomplishment filled her with great pride, it also brought with it certain complications. It was because of these complications, that Panties decided on a fateful course of action, that would have far reaching consequences. It started with a visit to her grandmother, Cologne.
<Grandmother,> she said. <I must leave the village if I am to find a strong husband. The men in the village are to weak and scrawny. I want a real man for my husband. One that I can respect.>
Her grandmother chuckled, and said. <I was wondering how long it was going to take you to reach that decision. You are to much like me to settle for anything less than the best available male. Go, and good hunting, granddaughter make me proud.> Panties gave her grandmother a respectful nod, being to proud and not wanting to shame herself in front of her grandmother by whooping in delight like a child.
As she turns to leave, but before she could exit however, her grandmother spoke again. <By the way, if you should happen to come across my worthless, thieving husband, do get word to me won�t you.> With a smile on her face, Panties replied. <I shall if I chance to come across him, until then I shall try to keep in touch, grandmother. I have yet to leave and yet I am already missing you. I will not return until I have a strong husband, one you will be proud of.>
As Cologne watchs her granddaughter leaving, she sheds a tear not knowing if she will ever see her again, her thoughts drifted back in time. To the time her perverted husband, Happousai named thier granddaughter, Panties and the subsequent battle that ensued. As the months passed by, many a man was sorely beaten by the young amazon warrior, until the day she came upon two hearty young men. One was dressed in a brown gi, while the other was wearing a white one.
Panties seeing that they were martial artists, issues her challenge hoping that at least one of them would be a challenge.
Upon hearing her challenge, both men laughed, this infuriated Panties
One of the men, the one in a brown gi, with long dark hair declared. <I�ll try not to hurt you to badly, right Genma.>
<Right Soun.> replied Genma while winking.
�Stupid men, I no weak woman I am proud amazon warrior.� Responded Panties in her limited Japanese vocabulary.
The battle was short as Panties brought her bonbori into play, smacking Soun upside the head followed by a kick to the groin.
Seeing Soun fall, Genma begins to look worried as Panties advances towards him.
When Panties is within striking range, Genma points to something behind her saying. �Look out, behind you.� Genma kicks her bonbori into the air, while Panties is distracted.
Upon realizing that she has been tricked, Panties turns back towards Genma with a look that could cut steel.
Just as she is about to charge, the bonbori that Genma knocked out of her hand, hits her on the head on its return trajectory, knocking her unconscious.
As unconscious came upon her Panties thought. <I LOST. I knew I should have used my katana.> Even as Genma goes to check on his friend.
As Genma helps Soun up, Panties regains consciousness, and struggles over to Genma.
Once Genma is with in reach she says. �Wo Ai Ni.� And then passionately kisses Genma on the lips.
<I fear I shall never see my beloved amazon village again, for there is no way grandmother would be proud of this for a son-in-law.> thought Panties.
To suit her stupid husband, Panties changes her name to Nodoka, before they are married in the Japanese custom.
For the next couple of years thing follow the series, right up until the time Nodoka gives birth. For instead of one child she gives birth to twins. The first child, a boy, which Genma has not yet named, while the second child, a girl is named Shampoo by her mother. Nodoka is greatly surprised to see her grandmother,Cologne enter her hospital room after the birth of her children.
�Granddaughter,� smiles Cologne. �You make me so proud. But where is your lazy husband? I have yet to meet my son-in-law, I do not even know his name.�
With her head bent in shame Nodoka replied. �Grandmother, you would not approve of him, he is unworthy.�
�I feared as much.� stated Cologne as a tear runs down her face.
�Grandmother, I ask that you take my daughter, Shampoo back to the village and raise her to be a strong warrior. I fear if she stays my foolish husband would do something stupid with her, like selling her for food.� said Nodoka.
�He could not be that much of an idiot, could he?� Cologne replied.
�You do not know him like I do, he would do that and more, for this reason I will not tell him that he also has a daughter.� stated Nodoka, as a tears begin to well up within her.
�I must leave now, my time here in Japan, searching for my perverted husband grows short. My time here is at an end, and I have to get back to the tribe.� replied Cologne as she picked up Shampoo.
�I shall miss you as always, and take care of my daughter.� replied Nodoka as she bursts into tears.
With their goodbyes said Cologne pogos away with her great granddaughter in her arms.
Meanwhile, as expected at news of the birth, Genma is out on a drinking binge with his good friend Soun.
For the next five years things follow the series, when Genma brings up the contract to Nodoka.
�I�ll accept this contract, if you will agree to let my family train Ranma. And if I find out you are taking unfair advantage or causing any harm to my son, I will kill you like the dog you are! DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME, GENMA!� yelled Nodoka.
Some ten years later when a strange pigtailed girl and a panda enter the amazon village.
Things follow the series, with the exception of when Cologne sees the pigtailed girl.
<That pigtailed girl, she reminds me of someone, but who.> thought Cologne.
From here things progress up until we see Nodoka knocking on the door to the Tendo�s.
To Be Continued
When I can.
Notes: Cologne is obviously married to Happousai and their granddaughter is Panties, whom happy named.(figures)
One change in the series is that Happousai is not yet free of the cave, that will come in good time.