Layout by:Amber-Nights.net
Note:
1. Words that are in brackets and not bolded are panda signs.
2. Words that are italicized and in brackets are thoughts in dialogue.
Chapter Five
Of
Beauty and the Beast:
Ranma � Style!
By: T & I
The next few days, Dr. Tofu had been taking care of Kasumi regularly. Going to and from the Tendo house, fixing her splint for her sprained ankle, had him learning more about their life. Soon after, Dr. Tofu found himself growing to like Kasumi. (A/n: =P Nyah.) One afternoon, he asked Kasumi why she was staying peacefully here, resting instead of taking care of the house. He, after getting to know her, knew that she wasn't the type or person who would let her house be neglected � even with an injury. She simply replied with:
Kasumi: Well� You're right. I'm not the person who would just stay here and not try to care for my home and my family. But I can't help it this time. I made a promise to father�
Dr. Tofu: A promise?Kasumi:Yes. I made it to him before he left to find doctor� Oh I do hope he's alright...
[Suddenly thunder and lightning appear]
***************************
Speaking of Mister Soun Tendo�
He was cold, lost, and wet in who knows where. Stumbling into the front gate of a creepy looking castle just added to the list of things that were so appealing to him. �Oh what I wouldn't give to be back home with my three lovely daughters� But I must not give up! This is for Kasumi's sake!� he thought determinedly. Approaching the castle cautiously, he said to Rin, �Come on Rin... Let us go see if they'd let us in and dry off for awhile...�
Suddenly the gate swung open. Soun moved very slowly and carefully he entered the courtyard. Then, all of a sudden, a big furry black thing clutched at his shoulder... WAAAH!!! Turning around, ever so slowly he found...
Soun:WHAT IS A PANDA DOING HERE?!
Panda: Braaahh boh?
Soun:>Very patiently and ever so politely< I'm sorry Mr. Panda. I don't understand your language.
Panda:>Squints< [Soun?!] >Flips sign< [Is that you?]
Soun: > >Makes a face like � o_O< Do I know you?
Panda: >Sniffs in a panda-ly way< [You forgot your best friend?] >Flips sign< [How could you Tendo?]
Soun: >Stares<
Panda: [Remember? Perverted evil master with excruciating training?] >Flips sign and sighs< [Ahhh... Good times, good times...]
Soun:>Suspicious look< ... Genma?! Oh my gosh! Genma is that you?!
Genma:>Nods vigorously<
[They do a weird little awkward hug here]
Soun:>Lets go of Genma and takes a good look at him< Whoa... Saotome, I must say you really let yourself go... And how much hair you've grown... It's amazing! Because if I remember correctly you had none on your hea�-
Genma:>Thwacks Soun with a random sign< Gwaaaaaaar!... >Takes out a random hot water filled kettle< (A/n: Haven't you always wondered how they did that? Especially with Akane's mallet� Nah. The kettle is cool. =D)
Soun: >Greatest imitation of a fish you will ever see in your life. Too bad this is a fan fiction. =P<
Genma:Old friend... Maybe we should discuss this inside...
***************************
[In the dining hall of the castle]
Soun: So tell me Saotome, how did you attain this... condition? Because if what I remember is correct you did not have that... um physique... and...
Genma:It all started with a horrible ghoul-like creature named Cologne... She was shriveled up and hopped away on a gnarled stick. She was a sorceress who reminded me of a certain Master-�
Soun: Happosai! Her description is like Master Happosai �-May they live in peace�-with their shriveled-up-ness!
[Footsteps are heard in background. Ranma enters.]
Ranma-chan: Yo pops! Who's that guy? I told you not to let any merchants in! ARGH! Can't you follow simple directions baka oyaji?!... (A/n: Translation: Stupid old man)
Soun: >Stares< Who is this young lady Saotome.
Genma: >Sobs while stressing the words: < HE is my son, Ranma Saotome. Heir to the Saotome School of Anything Goes Martial Arts... OH SUCH A SAD DAY!!! >Fake sobs again --like always =___="<
Soun:I demand an explanation!
Ranma- chan: Well... since pop's is kinda... occupied... >Flashes look of disgust< And you seem trustworthy I guess I'll explain it to ya! Sit down. This'll take awhile.
***************************
Meanwhile at a newly opened restaurant in the village of Nermia�
Akane: Sans"">>Despairingly< But your sister is a really good cook!
A girl:>A mix of an apologetic (maybe fake? 0o) and annoyed tone< Sorry, but unless I can taste a sample, it won't work!
Nabiki: >Frustrated< But she's sprained her ankle and is at home in bed! Can't you cut us some slack Miss Kodachi?
Kodachi:Well I'm SOOORRY! It's not my fault that she hurt herself! But you! >Points at Nabiki< can work at the cashier and manage the money. And you >Points at Akane< can be a waitress! Starting tomorrow! [I bet she would draw a lot of male customers! *Pause* Not that she's anywhere near my beauty! But she'll do!]
Akane:About Kasumi... We could bring in a sample of her cooking...
Kodachi: >Sighs overdramatically< Maybe! We shall see! ...
Nabiki:I swear that it'll help this restaurant!
Kodachi: >Reluctantly< Well/// I guess that if you brought me a sample, I might, might, consider your offer.
Nabiki: Thanks! You won't be sorry!
As they left the restaurant, both Akane and Nabiki were thinking the same thing, would Kasumi be able to cook her very best to satisfy Kodachi in her condition?
***************************
Soun: ... Okay... I understand why you want one of my daughters, but how will you get them to fall in love with you? They're not er... woman lovers... I hope... >Sweats<
Ranma:Well one of the 'twists' that Cologne was talking about, one that we rather like, is that by the stroke of midnight, until sun up, we turn into our true forms.
Soun:We?
Ranma:Yeah� >gestures to animals, supposed-to-be inanimate objects, him, his dad, and Ukyo< We! Um... I mean us!
Soun: ...
[The random stuff and animals smile and wave nervously]
Soun:>Shudders< [I hope the soap I used in the shower wasn't anyone... O_o]
Genma:So, >Sniff< can you help us old friend? >Sob<
Soun:Well, Kasumi is too old for you-�[Not to mention that I would let my little angel marry such a person... Sorry Ranma...] �-Let�s see, would you like to be dominated? >Smiles weakly<
Ranma:... >Shakes head vigorously<
Soun:Then you defiantly don't want Nabiki-�[Not that I blame him... Nabiki is kind of scary... Not to mention how mysteriously a lot my money had once disappeared...]�-So, that leaves... Akane! She won't mind�-[Much]�-And she likes challenges... and yeah...
Ranma:Hey... What do you mean by-�
Ryoga:Then what are you waiting for?! Get this daughter of yours, this Akane, here ASAP!!! That way we can GET RID OF THIS STUPID CURSE!!!
Soun: >Scared by Ryoga, cowering in a corner, speaking softly<The only problem is, how do we get her to come here? She probably won't come on her own free will after hearing this... uh interesting... story...
Everyone: >Blinks<
Soun: >Snaps!<I know! She'll come if she thinks I've been kidnapped! She's strong-willed like that! Just... this plan might take longer than just an encounter with her...
Ranma: Well we don't have much choice. We could send your horse--Rin was it?--to go fetch her...
Ryoga: Okay! Now, Plan Get-Akane-Here-To-The-Castle-In-Jusenkyo-Forest is initiated! >Throws a punch into the air<
Ukyo: Ryoga honey! I think first you need to think of a shorter name...
----------------- End Chapter Five-------------------
A/N: Well here is chapter five. I decided to post this
instead of chapters 2, 3, and 4 on an request of a friend who didn't read this
chapter on Fanfiction.net... ^^"
::edit::
Ignore that. That's old. =P
