[Ranma][FanFic] Past and Future, Chapter 4
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Author's Notes: In chapters 1 through 3, Akane from the present and Akane
from the future have been switched. Present Akane is having a hard time
dealing with her future since she thinks she is married to Ryoga, and the
fact that Ranma is married to Ukyo. What she does not know is the truth,
that she is married to Ranma, she is just about to meet her daughter.
Meanwhile, Future Akane is trying to keep her real identity a secret while
having a little fun with the present Ranma and challenging Shampoo. Please
read the first three chapters before reading this, I miss a lot in this
summery.
<thoughts> Future characters have an "O" in front of their names, except for
new characters in the future.
Past and Future: Chapter Four
Akane walked up to the door to gently trace the newly carved letters on
the hanging duck. <Ranko. . . my daughter. . ? >Her fingers then clasped the
doorknob and turned it slowly. The door came open smoothly, the hinges
obviously kept well oiled. The room could still catch the sunlight, it's rays
glinted off the polished wood floors. Her former yellow room was now done
over in blue; soft blue curtains, soft blue throw rugs, and a soft blue
coverlet over the small lump on the bed where instead of a head peeking out,
their was the head of a stuffed pig. Akane let out a small giggle,< I bet my
future self got her that. . >the small lump stirred.
"Mommy. . . " a soft voice mewed quietly from it's shelter. <What should
I do?> "Mommy, Daddy. . no. . " The lump tossed restlessly. Akane made up her
mind and walked over to sit on the edge of the bed, she then reached over to
gently remove the covers. A small girl, perhaps three years old, came into
view and Akane's features softened. The girl, Ranko, had a slight frown
plastered on her face, her nose was scrunched up in concern, a faint sheen of
sweat covered her forehead, all under a dark mop of black hair. She whipered
again and Akane's motherly instincts took over. She reached down, stroking
the clammy brow, smoothing back the ruffled hair while mummering soothing
words. Ranko woke with a start and lauched herself into Akane's open arms
that automatically came up to return the embrace.
"Mommy! Mommy! I had the scary dream again!" Her voice was muffled
against Akane's shoulder.
"Which dream honey?" At the sound of Ranko's voice, calling Akane mother,
she was quickly taking into the spell, the dream of having a child of her own.
"You know! The one where that laughing crazy lady tries ta hurt you an?
Daddy!" <Hmph! Definitly Kodachi. . . >she rubbed a comforting hand down the
child's quivering back.
"Don't worry Ranko, your Daddy and I will make sure she never comes near
you."
"Oh I know that Mommy, she can't come near us 'cause Uncle Kuno and
Auntie Nabiki got that that re-resomthin' order."
"Restraining order?"
"Yup! They're so smart!" <Uncle Kuno? Aunt Nabiki? >At that moment Ranko
leaned back to look Akane in the eye. And above the grinning mouth, pert
little nose, were a pair of big beautiful blue grey eyes.
* * * * * *
"So Ukyo, when's the baby due?"
"About three months. . ohhh, I'm SO Excited!"
"How's Ryoga taking it?"
"Oh Ranma honey, he doesn't let me go anywhere, clean anything, cook. .
infact, I had to sneak out to visit my darling neice and nephew. "
"So, Porky's pretty protective huh?"
"Ranma! Prepare to die!!!"
* * * * * *
"Ranma! Prepare to die!!!" Ranko suddenly jumped out of Akane's arms and
ran to the window.
"Oooo! Daddy's gonna spar!!" With that, she hopped on the desk, and with
a rakish grin sent to her 'mother' she jumped out the window.
"Come and get me pigboy!!" Akane ran to the window in time to hear
ORanma's taunt and to see a dark form catch Ranko. She sighed in relief, then
her eyes fell on ORanma. <Her eyes. . no, just a coinsidence. . >She felt the
tears well up in her eyes once again. After taking a deep breath, she closed
the window and walked out of the room.
* * * * * *
"Come and get me pigboy!" ORanma looked up in time to see Ranko's falling
form. "Oh wait, time out, falling daughter."
"Huh?" ORyoga looked up to see ORanma catch Ranko. "Oh, it's okay, you
can prepare to die later."
"Gee thanks Ryoga," ORanma laughed and set Ranko down. He then placed a
stern look on his face and began to stare down his little girl. "Now Ranko,
what did your mom and I say about jumping out that window of yours?" Ranko
looked down and sniffled. ORanma sighed and hankered down to his knee. He
then reached out to tuck a finger under her small chin and tilted her head to
face him. "Ranko?"
"'No jumping out the window until your older'I know Daddy, but-"
"But?"
"But Mommy didn't try to stop me. . are you mad?" Her lower ip began to
tremble.
"She let you . that's weird. . " he caught site of her quivering mouth
and quickly grabbed his daughter into a tight hug, "nahh, I'm not mad shrimp,
I just worry 'bout ya," he placed his hands on her small shoulders to face
her once again, "just promise you won't do it again, okay?"
"I promise!"
"Hey Saotome!"
"Auntie Nabiki!!" Ranko rushed forward to hug her aunt.
"Nabiki! Long time no see, you just get back from that business confrence?
Where's my favorite Shakespeare sprouting moran?"
"Pig tailed girl!" OKuno glomped on male ORanma.
"Hey get off! What the hell are you Doing?!? I?m A GUY!!" OKuno quickly
detatched himself from ORanma with a hearty laugh.
"You were right my fair and beauteous goddess, my dear brother in law
'freaked out'just as you had stated." ORanma continued to twitch
spasmodically.
"Told you so Kuno baby."
"Don't ever do that again man, I still get night mares about when you
were 'in love'with my girl half."
"As do I Saotome, as do I."
"Oh my, Nabiki, when did you get home?"
"We got in last night and decided to stop by. What brings you here
Kasumi?"
"Oh, I made a big breakfast this morning but I forgot that Tofu had a
medical conference in Tokyo, so I thought I'd bring over the extra. Ranma,
where is Akane?"
"She was still in bed when I got up, but she must be out by now, I'll get
her for you," and he ran off.
"Hmm, married for seven years and he still looks for any chance to get
her alone, always at it like rabbits,"
"Nabiki!"
"Oh my."
to be continued. .
Author's Notes: I have to admit it, I love writing this story! I love
playing with everyone's reactions, especially present, now stuck in the
future Akane. Anyway, chapter Five is up and coming. Please give me
feedback, anyone and check out my other fics at
http://www.fortunecity.com/rivendell/legend/1458/fanfic.html
-Kachie<Kat...@aol.com>