Welcome back loyal readers, if I even have any. ^_^ I hope you are enjoying The Desire Doll. This is the long awaited, well maybe not, Part Three. I have been doing my best to write an entertaining fanfic and hope I'm doing a half decent job in the very least. So far the plot is still moving along nicely and I hope I'm not going out of character with the cast of Ranma 1/2. I personally think the story is coming along nicely. I am seriously considering once I finish this mini-series in doing another about Akisu's world. I have had some thoughts on it but it hasn't gone past that. If any would like to see such a world please write me and let me know. Be advised it may be slightly lemonish if I do decide to write it. ^_~ Any C&C is greatly accepted, though not always followed. Any mail period I would LOVE to read. Any suggestions or other comments also please don't hesitate to send. I'm still not sure of how the middle and most of the ending yet so suggestions are always welcomed. Well enough of this pointless drivel on with the story!
~The Desire Doll~
~Part 3~
(Fade in to see a dark, dimly lit room. A few more dim lamps are turned on by a figure which moves around. All that is seen is a white lab coat. It is soon revealed to be some sort of laboratory, right out of a mad scientist movie. Electrodes arc electricity between each other, Bunsen burners heat vials and flasks of different colored and bubbling liquids. The figure stops at a table and pulls a vial from over a burner and adds a few drops to a blue colored liquid in a flask. The liquid immediately bubbles and forms immense amounts of gas which pours, nearly shoots, out of the top of the flask. The figure backs away as it does and then moves forwards. It lifts the flask in a delicate hand and swirls the settling liquid around. It turns and walks over to another table where a bowl of a silvery liquid rest. It carefully pours the bluish liquid into the bowl and watches at the blue liquid cuts into the silvery one and mixes around violently until it becomes a reflective blue liquid. The figure then takes a glass stirring rod and stirs it for a moment lifting it out. The liquid coats the rod. The figure seems pleased and sets the rod down before breaking into a wild maniacal laughter.)
Kodachi:Ohohohohohohohohohohohohohoho!!!! At last I've finally created it. The weapon with which I shall ensnare...err...save my Ranma-sama from those evil wenches which keep him from my loving grasp. Ohohohohohohohohohoho. Soon Ranma-sama.....you will be mine.
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(Cut to the Tendo's living room where everyone, meaning Ranma, Akane, Ryouga, Ukyou, Nabiki, Kasumi, Harumoni, Mabushu and Akisu, are all staring at the newest child from the future. The young man in question stands staring at Kasumi and is wearing a simple purple shirt and black pants over which sits a pink frilly apron with flower designs. In his hand he holds a feather duster, like Kasumi is also holding. Finally after a few moments of silence Kasumi's slightly shocked expression is replaced by her normal smile.)
Kasumi:(To the young man.)Oh my. Another guest. You're Ryouga and Ukyou's son aren't you?
Young Man:(In a very calm, kind, sweet and remarkably Kasumi-like tone of voice.)Yes I am. Have you forgotten me already Kasumi-sensei?
Kasumi:(She blinks once and smiles.)I'm afraid we haven't met yet. This is the past.
Young Man:(He blinks and then smiles.)Oh. How nice. I am Keiichi Hibiki.(He looks around and smiles to everyone.)Are you all throwing a party?
Ranma:(Facefaults.)Not....exactly.
Mabushu:You're Mom's son from another future? What are you some kind of wimp? Why are you wearing that apron for? You like acting like a girl!
Akane, Harumoni & Akisu:(At the same time, Akane and Harumoni sounding a little angry and Akisu just curious.)What's wrong with being a girl?
Ukyou:Quit being rude!!(She looks to Keiichi.)Uhhh....son?
Keiichi:(Smiling and looking rather cute, for a guy.)Yes Mother?
Ukyou:(Blinks a shakes her head a bit.)Uhhh....pay no attention to Mabushu. He has problems being polite.
Keiichi:Oh my. Alright Mother.(He smiles and waves lightly to Ryouga.)Hello Father.
Ranma:(To Ryouga whispering.)I can't put my finger on it but there's something weird about that kid.
Ryouga:(Growls.)Shut up Ranma! My son is NOT weird!
Nabiki:(Moves over to Kasumi's side.)Here Sis. Let me hold on to that. For safe keeping.
Kasumi:(Hands the doll over smiling.)Oh thank you Nabiki.(She suddenly remembers.)Oh my. I'm getting behind in the cleaning just standing here.
Keiichi:Allow me to help Kasumi-sensei.
Kasumi:(Smiles.)Oh thank you Keiichi-chan. That's very nice of you.
Keiichi:(Smiles back.)Well you have always told me to be nice.
(Kasumi and Keiichi move and both begin dusting while everyone blinks. Nabiki takes the opportunity to sneak outside with the doll.)
Harumoni:(Slams her mallet into the back of his head.)Shut up you jerk. Not everyone has to act all macho and idiotic like you!
Keiichi:(Pauses and looks over.)Excuse me.
Harumoni:Huh? Ummmm...yes?
Keiichi:What is your name?
Harumoni:(She blinks and swallows.)Harumoni Hibiki.
Keiichi:(He blinks as well and then smiles.)Harumoni. That's a pretty name. Sister please don't hit Mabushu. It's rude and not to mention violent.(He smiles and goes back to his dusting helping Kasumi.)
Harumoni:Uhhh....right.(Mabushu grins and sticks his tongue out at Harumoni who swings a punch at him. He dodges and flips over to behind Ukyou. Harumoni growls and mutters to herself.)Idiot.
Ukyou:(To Mabushu whispering harshly.)Cut it out.(She turns to Akane who is standing nearby.)We need to talk.
Akane:About what?
(A sudden loud crash diverts there attention to the "children".)
Harumoni:(Pulls her mallet out of the ground and begins swinging it at Mabushu.)Stand still and take your beating like a man!
Mabushu:(Flipping and bouncing around the room avoiding her swings.)Ha! You'll be lucky if you can hit me! Keep swinging though the breeze is cooling me off!
Akisu:(Suddenly tackles Mabushu from the air landing on the ground holding him in her lap and smirking.)Hey there big boy.
Mabushu:AH! Leggo!! Let go of me!!
Keiichi:(Smiling.)Oh my. They're so full of energy.
Kasumi:I know.(Smiling.)
Harumoni:(Slams Mabushu into the floorboards.)IDIOT! PERVERT!!
Ukyou:(Sighs and looks to Akane.)Them.
Akane:(Wearing a similar "worn out mother" expression.)Right. Come on.(She turns heading for the back door.)
Ukyou:(She nods and follows Akane turning to Ryouga and Ranma as she passes them.)Ranchan. Ryouga. Keep an eye on them for a little bit would you? Thanks!(She exits out the back with Akane.)
(Ranma and Ryouga stand blinking watching the free-for-all fight between Harumoni, Mabushu and Akisu with Keiichi standing smiling watching them.)
Ranma:Keep an eye on them?
Ryouga:How are we going to do that?
Ranma:I have no idea.(He winces from the sound of metal hitting flesh hard followed Mabushu's pained scream.)
Ryouga:That looked.....painful.
Ranma:I know. Oh man. She's your daughter! Tell her calm down.
Ryouga:Uhhh...right. Hey! You tell your son to stop insulting my daughter.
Ranma:What? He's not saying nothing that isn't true!
Ryouga:How DARE you talk about my daughter that way?!(He swings a punch at Ranma who dodges to the side.)Ranma! You take that back!
(Harumoni, Mabushu, Akisu, Keiichi and Kasumi all stop and turn watching Ranma and Ryouga blinking a bit.)
Ranma:Ha! Make me P-chan! Boy are you slow!
Ryouga:(Swings several more punches destroying a part of the staircase but missing Ranma.)Who's slow?!! And stop calling me P-chan!!!
Ranma:Oh come on Ryouga if you were any slower you'd be standing still!
Akisu:(Smirking watching and licks her lips a bit.)Mmmmmm.
Ryouga:ARGH! DIE RANMA!!!!(He grabs his nearby umbrella and begins to swing wildly at Ranma who dodges.)
Harumoni:Uhhh...Daddy?
Ranma:Oh come on Ryouga even _Akane_ can do better than that!
Ryouga:(Growls and leaps forwards embedding the umbrella in a part of the wall. He is kicked in the back by a landing Ranma who leapt over him to avoid the blow.)Ooooof.
Ranma:Face it Ryouga. You're never gon-ACK!(He cries out being smashed into the floorboard by an angry Harumoni.)
Harumoni:What did I tell you about insulting my mother!?
Mabushu:(Winces.)You okay Pop?
Ranma:Mmmffmmmnnn!!
Mabushu:What'd you say?
Harumoni:(The mallet suddenly gone she helps her Ryouga to his feet.)Probably something perverted!
Ranma:(Glares at Harumoni.)I said I'm fine.
Akisu:(Has her arms wrapped around Ranma helping him more towards the floor than away from it.)Are you sure you're okay father? Would you like me to carry you up to your bed?(Smiles.)
Ranma:(leaps up and away landing against the far wall eyes wide.)GAAAH! NO NO NO!!(Winces remember who this is.)Akisu...I mean no...I'm fine.
Akisu:(Blinks and pouts a little but shrugs and walks over flopping down on the floor and switching on the television.)Whatever.
Mabushu:(Leans over to Ranma and whispers.)What's with her Pop? She's your daughter right?
Ranma:(Winces and sighs.)It was Happosai. Apparently he taught her.
Mabushu:The freak?(Snickers and shakes his head.)'Nuff said.
Kasumi:(Smiles and claps a bit.)Very good job Ranma, Ryouga.
Ranma & Ryouga:(Looks to Kasumi and blinks at the same time.)Huh?
Keiichi:(Claps and smiles as well.)Yes. Though fighting is a bad thing you did stop the others from fighting.(Notices the mess.)Oh my. Kasumi-sensei. We'd better get started cleaning up. We can't serve dinner with the room looking like this.
Kasumi:Oh my. You're right Keiichi-chan. The brooms are over here.(She leads Keiichi over to the closet and they each get a broom and begin sweeping up the debris.)
Ranma:(Sitting down on the couch.)Man you sure know how to raise them Ryouga. A total tomboy and wimp.
Ryouga:(Growls sitting down next to him.)Shut up Ranma! You didn't do much better! You raised a total pervert and....another you! Only worse!
Akisu:(Looks over her shoulder.)You called Uncle Ryouga?
Harumoni:Shut up and stop looking at my father like that!
Akisu:(Smirks.)If you say so Miss Tomboy.
Harumoni:What did you call me?!
Keiichi:Please Sister. No need to be so violent.
Harumoni:(She looks over and groans.)You really are a wimp aren't you?
Keiichi:(Smiles.)No. I just abhor violence.
(Ranma, Ryouga, Harumoni and Mabushu groan.)
Akisu:I think he's kinda cute.
Keiichi:(Blushes a bit.)Oh my. Thank you Sister.
Akisu:(Winks.)No prob bro.
Harumoni:Stop that! He's your brother.....well...sort of.
Akisu:Hmmm?(Rolls her eyes.)Let me guess. You're interested too? Hoarding all the men are we?
Harumoni:(Blinks and blushes heavily.)I am not!! For one thing you can HAVE that...idiot over there!(Points to Mabushu.)
Mabushu:Hey!
Akisu:(Glances over.)Mmmmm. I just might at that.
Mabushu:(Swallows.)Hey now. I'm your brother too...sort of.
Akisu:Your point being?
Ranma:(Jumps up.)Cut it out!! All of you!!(Sighs heavily then jumps a bit slapping a hand to the back of his neck and rubbing it.)Ow! Stupid bugs!
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(Across the street with a perfect view of Ranma from the rooftop sits Kodachi. She lowers the small tube and smirks darkly. She turns and leaps off the rooftop to another and begins bounding away cackling.)
Kodachi:Soon Ranma-sama! Soon we will be together as we have always meant to be! Ohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohoho!!!!
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(Back in the house Ranma is just sitting down when footsteps begin to come down the stairs. A few moments later Soun and Genma enter from downstairs and stop at the bottom of the stairs. They both look to the group gathered and the state of the room, then to each other and then back to the scene in front of them.)
Soun:What.....happened....to.....my.....house?
Genma:And who are those two boys?
Kasumi:Oh father. Mr. Saotome. Well this is Keiichi Hibiki, Ryouga and Ukyou's son and that is Mabushu Saotome, Ranma and Ukyou's son. They're both from the future too.
Mabushu:Yo.
Keiichi:Hello. I hope you don't mind me helping Kasumi-sensei with the cleaning and cooking.
(Soun and Genma blink and look to each other. After a moment they both decide on what to do and follow an age old tradition of the Anything Goes School of Martial Arts. Whenever a problem that is just too strange to follow easily presents itself, ignore it until it goes away.)
Genma:I see. Well then carry on.
Soun:Yes and try not to damage the house too much.
(Soun and Genma walk over and sit down at the shogi board to continue their game.)
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(At the Nekohanten across town the restaurant is closed. Shampoo enters slowly in the front door and shuts it behind her. She appears to be depressed and sighs to herself leaning against the inside of the door. A harsh old voice cuts through the silence.)
Cologne:Shampoo! What did you take from me?
Shampoo:Aiya!(She jumps and turns facing Cologne and swallows.)Great-Grandmother!
Cologne:What did you take Shampoo? Tell me quickly!
Cologne:The Desire Doll!?(She pauses and then lets out a slow breath.)Tell me the damage.
Shampoo:(She swallows.)Well...Shampoo took airen to future of other worlds to show him happy future with Shampoo. Shampoo....not find any where Shampoo and Ranma happy together. Ranma get bored and take to real future. We stay there and bring someone back from future. It accident Great-Grandmother! Shampoo swear.
Cologne:You brought someone from our future here. Who?
Shampoo:Harumoni. She violent-girl and pig-boy's daughter.
Cologne:(Raises an eyebrow.)I see. Continue.(She says in a cold voice.)
Shampoo:When we back....violent-girl break doll by accident but Shampoo fix....sort of. It brings things to doll not takes you to things. Also another daughter, Shampoo think of Ranma and Akane. She appear and not wearing any clothes. She not even embarrassed.
Cologne:(She blinks a couple of times.)Hmmmm. I see. It appears then that the situation is still within repair. I must gather the appropriate items to fix the doll properly. Shampoo, I am disappointed in you. I told you never to even think of using the doll and while your heart was in the right place you have disobeyed me. We will discuss your punishment after this is over. For now go down the basement and free Mousse from his cage. We may need him later.(She turns and hops off into the kitchen leaving Shampoo standing there.)
Shampoo:(Whispers.)Aiya. Great-Grandmother. Shampoo sorry.(She sniffles lightly before putting on a stern visage and wiping her eyes.)Shampoo Amazon warrior. Shampoo no cry.(She nods and turns heading for the door to the basement.)
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(In the backyard of the Tendo's Akane and Ukyou sit down facing each other. They both glance over at Ranma's shouting and then back to each other.)
Akane:So....
Ukyou:Mmmm. Well Akane. What do you think?
Akane:About what?
Ukyou:About them! Those children. I mean....wow. This is so weird.
Akane:Yeah. I know. Well....Akisu....is a total pervert! I'm not surprised she's Ranma's daughter. Sounds like I had no control over her upbringing at all!(She growls clenching her hands.)
Ukyou:Calm down. I know what you mean but I'm sure Happosai had something to do with it. She even admitted it....still Ranma _did_ cheat on you...and me!
Akane:(Growling more and smashes her hand into her palm.)Yeah! You can bet I'll be talking to him about that.
Ukyou:Me too Sugar. Me too. I kinda like Mabushu. He reminds me of Ranchan.(Smiles.)
Akane:A little too much if you ask me! And his manners are....non-existent!
Ukyou:(Frowns a bit.)I noticed. Harumoni has a bit of temper though.(Smirks a bit.)
Akane:(Frowns.)A little bit maybe....but she's very nice and sweet. You haven't gotten to talk to her as much as I have Ukyou. From the way she tells it Ukyou you and I are really good friends I think. Ranma married Kodachi and you are trying to get him back from her.
Ukyou:(Her left eye twitches.)Kodachi.
Akane:Calm down Ukyou. We think she probably used some potions or something on him.
Ukyou:(Pauses and sighs.)Yeah. That'd be the only way she could get him to love her!
Akane:(Nods.)Right. Mabushu is...sort of nice, but he's still a jerk.
Ukyou:(Frowns but nods at the "compliment".)Mmmmm. What do you think of Keiichi?
Akane:He's...a lot like Kasumi.
Ukyou:I know. It's kinda scary really. He looks so....muscular and strong and yet he hates martial arts.
Akane:(Nods a bit.)Yeah.(Smiles lightly.)But he's nice and polite.
Ukyou:(Smiles and nods as well.)Yeah.(She pauses a bit and glances towards the house for a moment. She glances back to Akane and bites her lower lip in thought before sighing.)Akane?
Akane:What is it Ukyou?
Ukyou:Do you love Ranma?
Akane:(She blinks and jumps to her feet.)What?! That stupid macho jerk?! No way!
Ukyou:(She frowns.)Sit down Akane and stop lying. It's just the two of us here. Please I need to know if you love or even like Ranma.
Akane:(She swallows and sighs sitting down. She sits and stares at the grounds for a few moments before looking up.)I....I don't know....if I love him. I know I like him, when he isn't insulting me or my cooking or my martial arts ability. When he acts...nice...I do...like him....a little.(She sighs a bit and looks towards the house.)You....you love him don't you? Really love him.
Ukyou:(She smiles a bit.)Yes. I do. I love Ranchan with all my heart and soul. I'd do anything for him. No matter what as long as he's happy.
Akane:(She smiles a little and looks back.)I'm not sure if I do love him....like that. Or even if I do love him. We're always fighting. We have been since we met.(She pauses and takes a deep breath sighing.)The way things have been since he arrived....it just seems as if the whole world is against Ranma and I.....being together.(She sighs and lowers her head.)
Ukyou:(She swallows lightly and reaches over placing a hand on Akane's shoulder.)Akane. I know how you feel. I sometimes feel the same way. I can tell you care a lot for Ranma, but I don't think you really love him. I'm not trying to be mean. I just think maybe you and Ranma are listening more to your father's ideas than to yourselves. They are the ones who've constantly pushed you two together and I know both you and Ranma are honorable. Maybe it's because of your parents and the promise they made that's the source of these feelings. You should listen to your heart Akane. It's the one thing that will never lead you wrong.(She smiles a bit.)
Akane:(She smiles a little back and wipes her eyes a little before the tears fall.)Thanks Ukyou. I think...maybe you're right about the promise and Ranma. We fight way too much.(She sighs a bit.)I'm not sure what to do though. Life's never been easy for me and I guess it's just gonna get harder as we go on huh?
Ukyou:You got that right Sugar.(She smiles a little more.)So....what's between you and Ryouga?
Akane:(She blinks.)Ryouga?(She blushes lightly.)There's nothing between me and Ryouga. We're just friends.
Ukyou:Uh-huh.(Smirks lightly.)You do have a daughter by him inside there you know?
Akane:(Blushes a little more but suddenly smirks back.)Yeah well you have a son by him in there too? What's with you two hmmm?
Ukyou:(Blinks and leans back.)Nothing! Nothing at all. I love Ranchan. I have no feelings, other than friends, for that big lost dummy.(She says not really insulting.)
Akane:Uh-huh. Suuuuuure.
Ukyou:(Frowns.)Oh shut up you!(She then laughs a bit.)I'll admit he is kinda cute....with those little fangs of his.(She laughs a little Akane joining in.)
Akane:Yeah. He is cute....especially when he's lost.(She smiles and shakes her head.)It's really too bad he doesn't have anyone. He's the only one out of all of us who doesn't have anyone he loves.(She sighs.)Poor guy.
Ukyou:(She blinks and stares.)[I don't believe it! She still can't tell he loves her even after seeing she's had a _child_ with him in a possible future?!!]Uhhh...right. What about....you Akane?
Akane:What? Me? Ryouga and me?!
Ukyou:Why not? You and him never fight. Plus there's also Harumoni.
Akane:(She glances at the house and back.)Well....yeah. Harumoni but....Ryouga's never said anything to me. We're just friends.
Ukyou:(Pauses in light shock and shakes herself out of it quickly.)Well why don't you ask him about it? Ask him how he feels.(She smiles.)You never know. He might surprise you.
Akane:(She blinks a bit.)You think I should ask him....how he feels about me?
Ukyou:Sure! I mean you said yourself he hasn't said anything. You know how shy Ryouga is. He passes out at the first hint of naked flesh.
Akane:(Giggles a little but stops herself.)Yeah I know. Maybe I will Ukyou.
Ukyou:No maybes! Do it! Just ask him! It's not that hard.
Akane:I know that!(Frowns lightly but softens her expression.)Fine. I'll ask him when we go back in.
Ukyou:(Gets to her feet.)Let's go back now! No time like the present!
Akane:(Blinks and gets to her feet.)Okay. And Ukyou. Thanks for...what you said.(Smiles.)
Ukyou:(Smiles back.)No problem Sugar. Anytime.
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(Cut to the front yard of the Tendo's. Nabiki stands there holding the Desire Doll carefully in her hand. She checks her watch and taps her foot impatiently. She looks up and about the backyard. She suddenly spies what she's looking for. At the opposite end of the street a dust cloud has formed. She smirks and glances at her watch once more.)
Nabiki:Right on time Kunou-chan.
(The dust cloud gets closer and after a bit a shadow is seen running...causing the dust cloud in it's wake. A little more and the shadows can be seen to be Kunou...rushing towards the Tendo's at an incredible pace. Nabiki takes a few steps back and moments later Kunou comes to a skidding halt just in front of her, out of breath somewhat.)
Kunou:Nabiki Tendo!!! Where is the item...you have in your possession...that will give me the power....to break that evil...sorcerer Saotome's hold...over the fair Pig-Tailed one?!!
Nabiki:(She rolls her eyes a little and smirks.)It's right here Kunou-chan.(She says holding the Doll up for him to see.)
Kunou:(He blinks.)What is this?
Nabiki:(She gives him a flat look.)It's a cute little dolly.
Kunou:I know it's a cute little dolly but how does THIS doll have the power to gain me the love of the Pig-Tailed Girl!? I refuse to deliver this through Saotome!!
Nabiki:(She smirks.)You don't have to deliver it through Ranma....but the price is a might steep...even for you Kunou-chan.
Kunou:(He blinks and then laughs.)That is absolutely preposterous Nabiki Tendo. I am Tatewaki Kunou...The Blue Thunder of Furinkin High....fighter of the evil hordes of Saotome...purest soul to ever grace the streets of Nerima...a man blessed by the gods themselves to have the love of your beauteous sister Akane Tendo and the lovely and graceful Pig-Tailed Girl. I have wealth such that would cause the Olden Emperors of Japan envy. I can...shall...and WILL purchase anything that will draw the Pig-Tailed Girl closer to me!
Nabiki:(She has a bland look all throughout his speech and then smiles lightly at him and nods as he finishes.)Oh...I know that Kunou-chan but...this doll is no ordinary doll. It is magical. Very rare and powerful. It was created over 3000 years ago in China for a little girl that had no home. A powerful man had taken pity and given her it so she would have what she always desired and it was granted. She had a home.(She pauses a bit to fake a few tears as Kunou listens intently to her tale.)This doll has traveled through the years granting people's desires and making their lives happy. If it were to fall into the wrong hands the results could be disastrous.
Kunou:You mean this doll could...grant me the love of the Pig-Tailed Girl?!!
Nabiki:(She nods slowly.)It could.....for a price.
Kunou:Any price! I shall cross any raging sea, scale any mountain and destroy an invincible army all if to just gain the love of the Pig-Tailed Girl and break the foul Saotome's spell over her.(He says striking a pose. He turns to Nabiki.)State your price Nabiki Tendo.
Nabiki:(She smirks and glances to the doll and then back.)I think a fair price would be.....five million yen.
Kunou:(He blinks his expression remaining the same. He stares normally at her for a few moments and then laughs lightly tossing a bit of his hair back.)It appears the kind wind spirits are playing tricks upon the noble ears of my own personage for they have no doubt changed yours words and played them around before they reached mine own canals. I have been made to believe you wish five million yen for the doll.
Nabiki:(Smirking still.)I do.
Kunou:(Is suddenly enraged.)What?! You dare to charge such a prodigious sum to the great and noble Tatewaki Kunou who graces this yard with his presence on an utmost urgent mission of love?
Nabiki:(Has a stern look to her face.)Kunou-chan. This doll has great power. It can grant your wish in an instant and ask nothing in return. But you are the great Tatewaki Kunou. I'm sure you can free your beloved Pig-Tailed Girl on your own without the help of this little doll. I'll just leave you to yourself.(She turns and begins to walk towards the house.)
Kunou:Halt! Perhaps....I was a bit hasty. Five million yen is...nothing compared to the sacrifice I would give for my Pig-Tailed Girl.
Nabiki:(She stops and glances back.)Oh?(She smirks and turns around.)Well since you spurned me so and hurt my feelings I'm not sure I want to sell it to you anymore.
Kunou:But....but....I must have it!!
Nabiki:It'll cost more than five million yen Kunou-chan.
Kunou:More?! How...much more?
Nabiki:(She pauses to think and suddenly gets a gleam to her eye. She grins almost ferally at Kunou who backs away a bit.)How much are you worth Kunou-chan?
Kunou:What?
Nabiki:I didn't stutter or mumble. You heard me.
Kunou:The great Tatewaki Kunou has a fortune which rivals the....
Kunou:(Glares lightly and then looks away.)I am worth far more than you could possibly imagine.
Nabiki:I don't know. I can imagine quite a bit.
Kunou:Listen you debasing and mercenary....(He pauses seeing the glare from Nabiki and swallows.)...I mean....you....lovely and....generous woman....PLEASE state your price.
Nabiki:(She smirks and pulls a pad and pen out. She tucks the doll under one arm and takes a few moments to write on a piece of paper. She turns and hands the pad to him.)Sign this and I'll give you the doll.
Kunou:(He blinks and looks at it. He reads his eyes widening as he does.)Surely you are jesting Nabiki Tendo!?
Nabiki:(Smirking.)Do I look like I'm joking Kunou-chan. Sign it if you want the doll.
Kunou:Never!! I will never agree to such terms!(He tosses the pad at her feet.)
Nabiki:(Smirks and bends down picking it up.)Alright then. No doll for you. It'll be such a shame to see the Pig-Tailed Girl cry when I tell her you wouldn't do _everything_ in your power to save her. She'll be so...devastated.
Kunou:What?! The Pig-Tailed Girl.
Nabiki:Yes Kunou-chan. What's more important to you? Money or the love of your Pig-Tailed Girl?(She smirks and watches him stand thinking. You can almost smell the smoke. A minute passes. And then another. She frowns and taps her foot.)Well?!
Kunou:I'm thinking I'm thinking!!(He glares back and sighs.)(He lightly grips his head and thinks debating. A daydream forms in his mind of him rich, surrounded by wealth and power and off in the distance Ranma holding the Pig-Tailed Girl captive taunting him. His dream changes to another where he sits as a bum on the street, his clothes in tatters. The Pig-Tailed Girl runs up happily and hops into his lap and hugs him tightly covering his face in kisses. He snaps out of the daydreams and stares at Nabiki determined.)I will agree to your terms....for the Pig-Tailed Girl!
Nabiki:(She nearly jumps up and down screaming and shouting yes over and over, but she doesn't. Instead she only grins widely and hands him the pad and pen and watches him sign his name to it. She smirks taking it back and handing the doll to him.)A pleasure doing business with you Kunou-chan.
Kunou:Silence!(He command and grins holding the doll up.)Now I have you Saotome! The vengeance of heaven is slow but sure and today...today it shall seize itself upon you and deliver you unto eternal damnation!(He laughs out loud for several moments holding the doll up in the air before stopping and bringing it down to look at it. He then looks at Nabiki.)How does it work?
Nabiki:(She smirks and is tempted to charge him for the information but shrugs glancing at the pad.)Okay Kunou-chan. I'll give you this one. It's simple really.(She tucks the pad away as she speaks.)You just state what you most desire and tickle the doll's chest. Easy isn't it?
Kunou:Yes. Now I shall finally free the Pig-Tailed Girl from Saotome's evil clutches.
Nabiki:Uh-huh. Well I'll see you Kunou-chan. Have fun now. I have to get back before the children get out of hand.(She chuckles to herself turning to head inside.)
Kunou:Children? What children Nabiki Tendo?
Nabiki:Oh didn't I tell you? That doll has brought several children from the future here. Four actually. Two of Akane's and two of Ukyou's.
Kunou:From the future? Akane?! I see. My quest for my two loves has born fruit and left her with two sons of noble lineage.
Nabiki:Actually they're both girls Kunou-chan. One is Ranma's and the other is Ryouga's.
Kunou:What?! They dare force themselves upon the gentle yet strong huntress Akane?
Nabiki:Not exactly Kunou-chan you see....
Kunou:Never! I shall not allow such a deed to go unpunished by the divine light of heaven! To think they have debased the lovely Akane Tendo as such. Such pain she must be in. But hark....they have not touched the fair and graceful Pig-Tailed Girl. The doll before mine eyes has brought the babes from the future itself to the very time of the present. The Pig-Tailed Girl is mine as long as I possess this doll and it still has yet the power to pull beings through time itself. Yes! That is it. She will not only have the spell broken on her and see the love she has for me but she shall also see the consummation of our undying and ever-blinding love. Doll! I command thee to reach forth through the very fabric of time itself and bring back here to stand before me the child I shall have with the one and only true love of my heart!(He says and tickles the doll's chest.)
Nabiki:(She blinks and moves to stop him too late.)Kunou!
(A flash of greenish-white light explodes from the doll and engulfs the area. It dies down and now standing in the courtyard is Kunou, Nabiki and between them a young man of about 17. He is wearing an outfit very similar to Kuno's, almost identical except for the size which is smaller. he is about halfway between Kunou's and Nabiki's height and has cool hazel eyes and dark brown hair which looks to be styled remarkably like Nabiki's except for a small pouf of bangs at the front. He wears at his hip a bokken. He blinks and looks back and forth between Nabiki and Kuno.)
Young Man:Father? Mother? What has occurred on this day that I should suddenly find myself here when but moments ago I was making my way hence to home?
Kunou:Did you just call her....
Nabiki:...Mother?
Young Man:Yes. I should hope to call the one that born me unto the earth my Mother. Is something amiss?
Nabiki:(She blinks and frowns.)You could say that. Allow me to explain. You're in the past. What's your name?
Young Man:I am Kotei Kunou, the Golden Thunder of Furinkin High School and undefeated kendo champion.
Kunou:(Tosses the doll away.)This doll is defective Nabiki Tendo.
Kotei:(Moves quickly and catches the doll.)Father?
Nabiki:Kotei?(Mutters.)Figures. That doll is what brought you here.(Looks to Kunou.)You have fun chatting with "your" son.(She says turning and heading inside leaving the two standing outside alone.)
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(Cut to inside. The Tendo living room. Seated about are Ranma and Ryouga near each other on the couch looking at their children with mixed expressions of happiness and uncomfortability at the situation. Opposite them sits Harumoni and Mabushu each in a chair. Keiichi is casually sweeping the floor with Kasumi. Akisu is laying on the floor boredly watching the television. Soun and Genma sit playing shogi off near the corner.)
Ranma:So....
Keiichi:It's a lovely day. Maybe you all should go and train or whatever you do in that "fighting stuff"?
Ranma:(Groans and mutters.)And he's Ryouga's kid? Well at least he hasn't got his father's temper.
Ryouga:I DO NOT HAVE A TEMPER!!! I have about as much of a temper as you have brains!!!!
Ranma:(Grins.)I rest my case.
Ryouga:HA! So you do agree with me!!
(Ranma, Mabushu, Akisu and Harumoni facefault.)
Ranma:(Mutters.)Idiot.
Harumoni:Dad?
Ryouga:Yes...daughter?
Harumoni:Dad. Stop talking. You're making it worse.(Says not bluntly but unkindly.)
Ryouga:(Pauses and turns a bit red.)Okay.
Ranma:(Shakes his head.)At least you got your Mom's intelligence.
Ranma:Well uhhh...I...uhhh*SMASH*(Ranma becomes one with the floor courtesy of Harumoni's mallet....which then suddenly isn't there anymore.)
Harumoni:I would appreciate it if you would NOT insult my father. If it wasn't for Mayor Saotome you'd have been locked up long ago you two-timing bastard!!!
(Ryouga, Mabushu and Genma look to Harumoni in shock. Soun takes this distraction as an opportunity to rearrange several pieces on the board. Akisu sits up and watches the group intently....no longer bored. Ranma and Harumoni are now glaring at each other.)
Keiichi:Ryouga. You really should teach your daughter better manners. Calling someone a two-timing bastard is rude.(He says blissfully oblivious.)
Kasumi:Keiichi-chan is right. Besides Ranma is not a two-timing bastard.....(Says in the same tone of voice as Keiichi.)
Ranma:Thanks Kasumi!(He smiles a bit.)
Kasumi:...he's a four-timing bastard at last count.(She says obliviously.)Oh my. Look at the time. I'd better go start dinner.(She turns and heads into the kitchen)
Keiichi:I'll help Kasumi-sensei.(Follows her.)
(Everyone in the room facefaults.)
Ranma:I am NOT a bastard!!!
Genma:My son is correct. Nodoka and I were married!
Ranma:Shut up old man!!
Ryouga:(Recovers from the shock of hearing his daughter say bastard and glares at Ranma.)Are you calling my daughter a liar!!!??
Harumoni:Dad don't bother. He knows he is.(In a disgusted tone of voice.)Besides...he's just jealous of the fact that Mom loves you. The whole town knows it!!
Ranma:I am not jealous! Why would _I_ care who that uncute tomboy likes.
Ryouga:SHE IS NOT A TOMBOY!!!!(He clenches his fists and drops into a fighting stance. Ranma does the same and they glare at each other.)
Akisu:(To herself but with no effort to hide her voice.)Ooooh. A fight. Two strong, burly, handsome, sweaty guys throwing themselves around. Maybe one will come my way.
Mabushu:You DO realize that one of those men in your father?
Akisu:That never stopped me before.
Mabushu:B....B....Before?
Ranma:(Ranma suddenly develops an interesting shade of green to his face.)Oh my God.
Harumoni:(Turns away from Ranma in more disgust.)Hmph!
Mabushu:That's SICK!
Ryouga:Ranma you PERVERT!!!! Not only did you sleep with both my wives...you're sleeping with your DAUGHTER too!!!??
Genma:RANMA!!! You have dishonored the Saotome name. If your mother knew of this...she would kill us both!!
Soun:(Bawls.)Oh!! The sadness of it all!! My son-in-law!! A pervert!!! How could you?!!!!
Akisu:(Looks at Genma and Soun.)Oh Grandfathers. It's okay. I didn't mind. I enjoyed it!(Smiles.)
Soun:(Facefaults. Then turns to Genma and pulls a sword out of nowhere.)SAOTOME!!! You have raised your son to be a pervert. In engaging him to my Akane you have also disgraced the Tendo name. How dare you!!!!(He leaps at Genma swinging the sword.)
Genma:(Dodges the sword swipes and runs out of the house followed by Soun.)Tendo!! It's the boy!!! I did my best!!!
Harumoni:(Glances at Ranma.)You disgust me!
Mabushu:Father!!!!
Ranma:I didn't DO anything!!!!!
Nabiki:(As she enters smirking.)Yet.
Ranma:(Glares.)Shut up Nabiki!
(Nabiki shrugs and smirks heading up to her room with a predatory gleam in her eye. Ranma sighs and sits back down on the couch groaning.)
Ranma:(Mutters.)Why me?(Looks to Akisu.)Uhhh...you...weren't....serious....about that.....were you?
Akisu:Well I can _prove_ it to you...if you'd like. I must say....you DO look better when you're my age. Though now you're _hardly_ as _experienced_ as you were then.
(Ranma & Ryouga both develop nose bleeds. Mabushu looks on the verge of passing out. Harumoni is glaring at Akisu in disgust.)
Harumoni:I've said it before and I'll say it again. Like father like daughter! You're BOTH perverts!!
Akisu:(Shrugs.)Well I am what I am.(Pauses and looks at Mabushu.)And right now...I'm feeling.....friendly.(She begins to cat crawl towards Mabushu.)
Mabushu:(Swallows and backs away.)Uhh....uhh...really?!
Akisu:(Continues crawling towards him and grins.)Mmmm hmmmm.
Mabushu:(Gulps.)Uhh...oh look at the time...I...uhh...I have a....dentist's appointment to go to. BYE!(He bolts from the house.)
Akisu:(She hops up and gives chase.)I'll keep you company hun!!
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(Meanwhile back outside with Kotei and Kunou.)
Kotei:Father?
Kunou:Yes son?
Kotei:You brought me into the past? For what reason might I inquire?
Kunou:(He blinks a bit.)Well my son....that is...I brought you here to....(He doesn't get to finish as a scream interrupts him.)
Mabushu:AAAHHH!! No! Go away leave me alone!!(He screams as he runs out of the house leaping over Kunou kicking him in the face accidentally as he does. He lands and speeds off.)
Akisu:(Following.)Oh come on you big baby!! I wont bite! Unless you want me to!(She grins running after him right at Kunou.)
Kunou:(Stands speechless for a few moment and then holds his arms open.)Ah my Pig-Tailed Goddess you have finally come to me!!(He shouts before Akisu leaps up and kicks him intentionally, knocking him down on the ground unconscious and continuing on her way out.)
Kotei:(Watches and looks to his father. Sighs.)Well at least now I don't have to talk like him anymore. At least I get money off him.(He smirks a bit and looks to the doll.)Hmmm. Chinese markings on the dress. Shampoo.(He nods and turns taking off in a run and leaping up to a nearby rooftop heading off.)
(Kunou lays unconscious for about a minute more and continues to stay that way as Akisu walks back in pouting.)
Akisu:He's quick! I'll get him yet though.(She smirks and notes Kunou. She walks over and crouches. She lightly puts her hands on his partially bare chest and rubs it a bit. She licks her lips.)He'll do....for now.(She scoops him up over her shoulder and bounds up onto the roof taking Happosai's secret exit/entrance into the house with Kunou.)
(She just closes and secures the hatch when Genma lands on the roof and scrambles away from Soun who lands behind him swinging a sword.)
Soun:Saotome! Stop running and face me! Face your dishonor!!
Genma:Tendo I swear! It's the boy! It's not my fault!!
(The two bound off heading further across town Soun wielding the sword chasing Genma threatening to cut him into tiny pieces.)
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(While this is happening outside, inside Ranma, Ryouga and Harumoni just stare after Akisu and Mabushu's exit and then sit...the fighting tension having bled off.)
Ranma:Man....and I thought things were beginning to calm down!
Ryouga:(Scoffs.)This is all your fault you know!
Ranma:What?! How is this MY fault?!!
Ryouga:If you hadn't went along with Shampoo none of this would've even happened!!!
Ranma:(Growls.)Don't blame this on me!! It was Shampoo and that doll of hers! I didn't have a choice!!(He sighs.)
Harumoni:Father's right you pervert!! You COULD'VE said no and told her not to bother!!
Ranma:(Glares.)Why are you suddenly on my case?! What did I ever do to you?!
Ryouga.Don't talk to my daughter like that! Show some respect Ranma!
Ranma:Respect?! Why?! Not only is she YOUR daughter.....she's the daughter of that uncute macho tomboy!!
Ryouga & Harumoni(Simultaneously):SHE IS NOT A TOMBOY!!!
RANMA:(Winces at the double shout.)Sheesh.
Ryouga.(Growling.)You're such an idiot Ranma! Why don't you wake up for a change and see what you've got!
Ranma:What are you talking about!
(Just then Akane and Ukyou walk into the house and pauses by the door not fully entering. They stand and listen to the argument. Harumoni notes their entrance but says nothing. Ranma and Ryouga do not see them.)
Ryouga:(Sighs and shakes his head.)You're engaged to Akane you moron!! All the boys at Furinkin used to fight her everyday because they thought if they won they'd get to go out with her!! Akane is NOT a tomboy Ranma! She a very beautiful woman and you don't even appreciate her or show her any of the respect she deserves!! If you had a brain in that head of yours you'd wake the hell up and start treating her right!(Sighs and lowers his head.)Some of us aren't as lucky as you and get to be engaged to her.
Ranma:(Blinks pauses for a moment and then scoffs.)Lucky?! Ha! As if I cared for that uncute tom-
Ryouga:WILL YOU SHUT UP AND QUIT CALLING HER THAT!!!!(Pauses and growls low for a few moments.)You're more of an idiot than I thought you were Ranma! Why can't you just admit it!? You have any feelings for her!!
Ranma:You mean like you, Mister "I can't say five words to Akane without going all gaga"?
Ryouga.(He growls and jumps to his feet facing Ranma.)Shut up!! I'll tell her one of these days!!! You just watch!!
Ranma:(He jumps up to face him in spite.)Yeah right Ryouga! What's it been now?! A year?! You've been trying to tell her for HOW long?! Face it. You'll never do it!! You don't have the guts!
Ryouga.(He growls and swings a punch at Ranma who merely sidesteps it.)You shut up!! I'll tell her!! When the time is right! One day....one day I'll finally come out and tell Akane I love her!!
(Ukyou smiles lightly and glances at Akane. Akane blinks eyes wide too stunned for words. Harumoni smiles widely seeing her mother having heard her father's words of love.)
Ryouga:Just you wait and see Ranma!!! I'll tell her....and win her heart from you!! You aren't WORTHY of Akane!! You never treat her like you should!!
Ranma:What do you mean I don't treat her like I should?! I save her and protect her and....
Ryouga:SO?! So have I Ranma!! So has everyone else we know at one time or another! You don't get do you!! You insult her Ranma!! You insult her and that hurts her! She is not a tomboy!! She is NOT weak! So...so her cooking isn't the best....
Ranma:You got that right! I wouldn't even use it to kill weeds. Too toxic!
Ryouga:(Growls.)AT LEAST SHE TRIES RANMA!!!! She tries and all you do is insult her!(He crosses his arms.)I'm surprised she even puts up with you anymore! I love her Ranma and if you do as well.....START SHOWING IT!! She deserves happiness not insults!! She is the most kind and caring and loving person I've ever met and she deserves more than what you're giving her!
Ranma:(He pauses for a moment....Ryouga's words sinking in. He glances slightly to the left and sees Akane and Ukyou standing at the door. Akane eyes wide still and Ukyou smiling.)A...A...Akane.
Ryouga:(Still in ranting mood.)Yes Ranma Akane! That who we've been talking about!! The person YOU should treat better!!! The person.....(He pauses noting Ranma's look. He blinks. Realization hits. He shoulders sag lightly and he swallows.)She's....she's....right behind me.....isn't she?
Ranma:(He looks at Ryouga and nods slowly.)
Ryouga:(He swallows again and slowly turns around to face a wide eyes open mouthed Akane staring at him in shock.)A....A....A...kane.....san?
Akane:(She very slowly regains her composure and swallows looking at Ryouga.)Ryouga-kun? I....I....I never knew....you felt like that. Is it true?
Ryouga:(He begins to shift nervously wringing his hands and pawing at the floor with his feet. His face flushes a nice shade of red.)Well I.....that is...Akane....I....
(Ranma sighs and goes to say something to interrupt when he suddenly feels pain and finds himself both one with the floor again and unable to speak due to Harumoni's mallet blocking his mouth.)
Ryouga:.....you see...I....I....I....I.....(He glances at Harumoni who just smiles at him. He clenches his fists tightly and looks back at Akane.)Akane I.....I.....(He closes his eyes tightly for a few moments and swallows then opens them and looks at her again.)Akane I....I.....I LOVE YOU!!!!(He immediately slumps his shoulders and sighs heavily as if a great weight has been lifted from them.)
Akane:(She swallows again and takes a step forwards.)Ry....Ryouga-kun....I....I.....(She recovers from the shock more and smiles lightly at him.)Thank you....Ryouga-kun. I'm glad you told me. Thank you also for sticking up for me against Ranma, Ryouga-kun. I can always count on you. You've always been a very very close friend.
Ryouga:(He stands on shaky knees listening a somewhat silly smile on his face.)Of...c...c...course Akane-san. I'll....I'll...always be here.....for you. Friends...I...I was....
Ranma:(Gets up off the ground and scowls.)Well congrats Ryouga! You FINALLY managed to tell her....when you didn't even think she was here. And she only thinks you're a friend!(He says jealousy in his voice.)
