[Ranma][Fanfic] 11:11, or Chronophobia
UkyouKwnji
point; I've got a foursome that give me no end of trouble, after all.
Other people are bothered by the number thirteen. Not sure why,
though...
And me? It's eleven.
Eleven-eleven, in fact.
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a Ranma 1/2 concept
by Ukyou Kuonji
11:11, or Chronophobia
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All standard disclaimers apply
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Damn Nabiki. Ever since she pointed out that on a digital clock, the
time 11:11 looks like c-clawmarks m-made b-b-by a... by a... by a c-c-
c-c...
Shit. I can't even say it. I hope you know what I'm talking about,
though. Take a look at a clock when... that time... comes around.
You'll see. I'd never even thought about it before. Now that she's
mentioned it, I can't get it out of my head.
It's awful, really. No matter when I go to sleep, no matter that I used
to be a sound-as-a-rock sleeper, I'm waking up every night in a cold
sweat. And every time I look at the clock, it's the same time:
11:11.
Just looking at it, I can feel those claws again. I thought I'd
forgotten all about it, but every time I look at those slashmarks, I can
feel it as they rake across my skin, clawing at me for the fish paste
Pops had rubbed all over me. It's nearly impossible to sleep again; all
you get is nightmares for the longest time.
Of course, there's always school for sleeping in, but the same thing
happens there, too. About an hour before lunch, I'm bolted awake,
nervous as... as a... well, like a long-tailed one in a room full of
rocking chairs. And I'm always compelled to ask either Hiroshi or
Daisuke what time it is (I never wear a watch).
I don't even need to tell you that it's always the same time. And I
know you know what time that is...
I haven't told anyone about this. Kami alone *knows* what Ryouga might
do to me if he knew, and I don't even wanna *think* about Kuno.
Worse yet, what the hell am I gonna do about it come November 11th? I
understand that some Western nations take a holiday that day; it sounds
like a pretty good idea, if you ask me. Hole up in my room for the
whole day; it's either that, or spend the entire day in neko-ken mode.
Of course, that has its advantages: if that happens, would somebody be
so kind as to point me in Nabiki's direction? I really wanna get back
at her for this little bit of information she was only too happy to give
me. It's only fair I let her know how much I appreciate it.
*****
Just a little thought that passed through my head... 'Natsu-chan has
pointed out before how 11:11 looks like a series of clawmarks, and I've
just gotten back to wearing my fic glasses, and this was the result.
Whaddya all think?
Got a few other ideas I'm working on, as well as polishing a few of my
older works. They're still available for perusal on my webpage at
http://members.aol.ukyoukwnji/index.htm
Until next time, ja!
Itsu mo,
Ucchan ^_^