Disclaimer: Ranma 1/2 is the intellectual property of Rumiko Takahashi,
and
I use these characters without permission.
Unexpected Consequences
By: Taiteki Kagato
�?oWhat do you want?�?�
- Uh-oh. Looks like we have a font problem. You may want to
consider using a fic formatter in the future, such as 3ft, which you
can get to through a link from the FFML FAQ.
�?oWhat do I do?�?�
Ranma watched the stars appear from his vantage on the roof of the
Tendo�?Ts
home, and let his thoughts die down as the question faded into the young
night
sky. Once his head was clear, he sighed, knowing that his thoughts echoed
his
answer with startling accuracy. He will do nothing.
- 'He would do nothing', perhaps.
The incident at Jusendo, however, was followed by another fiasco that had
affected the most prominent of Nerima�?Ts population. Ranma and Akane had
attempted
to get married. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on who one asked)
the wedding had diverted, averted, thwarted, and ruined, thanks to
Ranma�?Ts
Suitors and/or rivals.
- It looks like you meant to write 'wedding had been diverted,' etc
Tuesday morning found Ranma flying out the window if the room he shared
with
his father.
- 'out the window of the'
Ranma made his way over to a rock where he sat down, still reflecting upon
what he�?Td just done. Had he emulated Saffron�?Ts fire bursts? Or had he
somehow
duplicated them? Ranma winced slightly as he realized the only person who
might
know what was happening was Cologne. Although he might have been planning
on
seeing her if the odd morning ailment, he didn�?Tt particularly want to
see
Cologne. She may have been a knowledgeable teacher, and a voice of reason,
but she
also had her own motives, and Shampoo�?Ts recent return to active
Ranma-chasing
had made Ranma somewhat wary of the old ghoul again.
- So why not ask Dr. Tofu? But I can see how Cologne would be equally - if
not more - knowledgable.
�?oSo, Saotome, learned a new technique,�?� Nabiki asked, her eyes
flashing
slightly, �?oHow much did it cost you to learn this one? A date with
Shampoo?�?�
Akane�?Ts chopsticks snapped in her hands, but she refrained from doing
anything more than shooting a glare at the stunned-looking Ranma. Soun
however, began
to get misty eyed.
�?oCheating on your fiancée just to learn some technique,�?� he said,
before
suddenly turning on Ranma, his eyes narrowed. �?oJust what were you
thinking, boy?
You weren�?Tt, were you? Of course not!�?�
- It seems a tad forced, but I can see how this could come about.
�?oCologne things there�?Ts something wrong with your ki, and wants you to
go
see her,�?� she said quickly, before walking away.
- "Cologne thinks there's"
�?oOh, Ranma... I... I got that invitation, and was so scared I�?Td loose
you,
- 'lose you'
and then the next thing I knew I was throwing those bombs, and...
and...�?� Hey
eyes got watery again, and Ranma drew her into another hug, silencing her
as
- 'Her eyes got'
�?oUcchan...�?�
�?oRanma... I�?Tm calling off our engagement,�?� Ukyo said, quietly. Her
eyes were
closed, so she couldn�?Tt see Ranma�?Ts face, but she heard the breath
he�?Td been
holding fly out of his lungs like he�?Td just been kicked by Ryouga.
- That's a pretty big decision for Ukyo.
The building density of Nerima made roof hopping a rather simple task for
martial artists or Ranma�?Ts caliber. Whether or not, however, this was
beneficial
- 'of Ranma's caliber'
�?oVery well, son-in-law. One week without any incursions or interruptions
by
myself or Shampoo, as long as you yourself stay away,�?� Cologne said
slowly, as
Ranma nodded. A slight smile grew as she continued, �?oin return for a
date with
Shampoo of her choosing.�?�
Ranma�?Ts nodding continued, until he realized just what Cologne had said.
�?o
What? No!�?�
- I think I might have misinterpreted, but...he's upset about having to
stay away from Shampoo?
�?oOh, shiii-�?� she cried, falling back. When he landed on her back,
feeling
her head dangle over the top step, she sighed realizing she was not going
to
fall down the stairs as she originally worried. Wondering what she ran
into, she
- Sorry, I'm lost. Who's falling? I think you mixed up the pronouns.
Akane, however, was too surprised to fully realize what he�?Td said. At
least,
for a full second and a half. �?oStupid tomboy?! So what�?Td you have to
do to
get her to drop the engagement? Sleep with the silly bitch?�?�
- I don't think Akane would continue to attack at this point, but that's
just
my opinion.
Making his way towards the stairs, he passed a somewhat dazed looking
Nabiki,
nodding to her softly as he moved past her towards his room.
- Okay, done of this part. The premise is good, but some sections
seem to be a tad forced. Your writing (messed up font aside) is good
overall, though, and this storyline has great potential.
- Denise
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