This is my first fan fic using Gundam Wing.  The writing is a bit rough but the story is quite cute and captivating.  If you like the zaniness of Ranma and love teasing poor chauvinistic Wufei then you'll like this story.  The tale takes place in an alternate universe where the Gundam boys head to a remote and isolated part of China then Japan where people have continue to live in a traditional and old fashion way of life.  Along the way Wufei suffers from the misfortune of falling into the Jensuki (the sacred hot springs) in China.  He becomes that which he most loathes, a weak woman.  Rate PG13 this story is mostly fun no real smut although lots of insinuations. Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing and never will however I do enjoy writing fan fics although I don't make a penny off of them (truly).  GW and Ranma are own by other people not me.   STRANGE TRIP    

Part 9

    Akane watch Ranma dragged the handsome young man away.  She was pissed Ranma could be so selfish at times.  She couldn’t believe he would behave that way and he was practically rubbing up against the guy. “Thank you for getting rid of Duo,” said the guy named Heero.  His voice brought Akane back to their situation. “Yes, thank you,” said the young woman.  Her voice was similar to Ranma’s only it had a stronger Chinese accent to it. “So what is your real name,” Akane asked. “Wufei Chen last member of the Dragon Clan,” he replied he then turned to Heero and said, “now what do we do?  How am I to find out about this curse?” “You mean you don’t know anything about the curse, that’s odd, you’re Chinese right,” Akane said then added quickly.  “I mean no disrespect but Shampoo was also cursed and she is of the Ancient Chinese Amazon tribe.  Her grandmother knew a few cures for the curse but Shampoo can’t try any of them unless she redeems herself to her people.  It has something to do with their tribal laws.” “Ryoga had also mentioned this Shampoo.  Are you saying she brought shame to her clan and was given this curse as punishment,” Wufei said his heart in his throat. “No, I don’t think that she was given the curse in so much as that she fell into the springs.  It’s a long story but she had to take the trials of the cursed springs to regain the faith of her people.  Her people believe that any male who beat you in a fight is to be your husband.  Ranma bested her but he was already engaged to me.  So since they could not be married she took the trials.” “So then she failed and was punished,” Wufei thought out loud.  “If she gets him to marry her would the curse be lifted?” “I don’t know.  Why don’t I take you to her,” Akane suggested suddenly wishing to end the conversation. “I don’t see how she could help me?” Wufei hedged.  Actually he was a little hesitant to see another Chinese clan. Heero was at first puzzled at Wufei’s reluctance but after pondering Wufei actions he realized that Wufei’s pride was getting in the way. “That young man, I mean woman would not have been much help to us.  She seemed just as lost.  We should speak with this other clan so we know what we are dealing with.” Wufei knew that his argument was weak so he just accepted the suggestion.  “Very well I accept your offer even though I don’t agree.” They headed toward a little ramein restaurant owned by Shampoo’s grandmother Cologne.  When they got there they saw a rather pretty girl with long thick hair taking orders from one of the two customers in the little restaurant.  As they watched she walked by carrying a huge bowl of steaming ramein. “Please have a seat anywhere,” Shampoo said to them.  Suddenly she noticed Akane and realized they were together.  “Oh its you, what do you want?” “I brought a couple of friends who wanted to speak with you and your grandmother,” Akane said. She was quite annoyed at just seeing Akane, the rival to her affections for Ranma.  Shampoo looked at the red haired girl and dismissed her.  She then looked at the rather handsome Japanese guy.  What was she up to bringing some guy over to see her? “Who’s this, your new boyfriend?  It is smart of you to give up on Ranma,” Shampoo snapped. “No Shampoo they came to see you and your grandmother,” Akane said trying to keep her temper in check. “No, we’ll not see them,” Shampoo stated.  “They can order ramein or get out.” “Look woman, enough of your foolishness this is important,” Wufei said angrily.  Shampoo just cocked an eyebrow at him.  Wufei gritted his teeth frustrated.  He was a Gundam pilot adaptable at many things—he needed to at least try and act more like a girl or least not talk like his old self when he was a girl. Shampoo’s grandmother watched from behind the counter.  She had noticed Dragon Clan symbol on Wufei’s jacket, when they had come into the shop.  She too wondered what Akane was up to since Akane was extremely clever.  She wondered what kind of trap she may have planned.  The Dragon Clan was one of the riches and most respected clans in all China.  They were also a group that had become outcasts and had disappeared from China long ago.  What was a female member doing here? “Well Shampoo only can get you ramein.” Wufei was pissed at her audacity.  What was wrong with these people?  By now his patience was at an all time low.  He sniffed at the bowl of ramein in Shampoo’s hand and said, “from the smell of that I don’t think I would be ordering.  Hot water and noodles don’t make ramein and it’s not like the Ancient Amazon Clan is known for their cooking.” Shampoo’s grandmother stepped out to answer that insult, however Shampoo beat her too it.  The young woman just emptied the bowl on Wufei’s head. “You not speak that way about Shampoo’s clan,” Shampoo huffed. “Uhg!  How dare you,” said Wufei now in male form. Seems there was a lot of hot water in the ramein. “What—who you?  Where you come from?” Shampoo asked startled. “Woman—I mean Shampoo—I mean is that how you treat your customers,” Wufei yelled and decided to teach her a quick lesson.  Within seconds he pinned one of Shampoo’s arms and used the other one to pick up a hand towel and wipe off the extra noodles from his clothes.  Shampoo struggled but could not stop Wufei.  He had pinned her effortlessly. “Master Dragon release my granddaughter.  I apologize, we didn’t realized who you were,” Shampoo’s grandmother said. Wufei let her go and Shampoo quickly jumped behind her grandmother.  She now got a good look at the young man who so easily overpowered her.  He was quite handsome and he clothes though messy and stained were well made. “Shampoo is confused.  Grandmother who is this?” Shampoo asked. “Introduce yourself properly to my granddaughter,” grandmother said. “I am Wufei Chen last of the Dragon clan,” Wufei said making a bow.  He was truly only speaking to the old woman. Akane stared surprised she had known that she was a he but still she did not know what to expect.  Wufei was nothing like to petite soft girl he had become his manner was confident his bearing regal. “Truly I only came to beseech your wisdom wise one,” Wufei explained very politely to the old woman. Shampoo’s grandmother’s mind was flying a 100 miles per minute.  If what he just said was true and she had almost no doubt then here might be a solution to their problem.  This young man was much more suitable as a husband for her Shampoo and the Dragon Clan was also very wealthy.  As the last heir Shampoo would get everything and two powerful clans would be united.  He would be a favorable catch. “Allow us to offer you our place for you to clean your self up.  It is the least we can do.  Allow my granddaughter to show you to our bathroom and clean your clothes.” “Grandmother!  I don’t want to,” Shampoo huffed angry that she had to help this strange and foreboding man. “Shampoo!” Shampoo sniffed and bowed politely if not reluctantly to Wufei. “My thanks,” Wufei said again bowing. “I see you suffer from the same curse as Shampoo’s finance but where he failed I believe you will succeed.” Shampoo reluctantly started to lead Wufei away but when Heero and Akane tried to follow she stopped them saying, “this is Chinese Clan business you two can’t stay.  Akane take your new Japanese boyfriend with you.” Heero and Akane found them selves outside the little ramein shop with the two other customers.  The customers even had bowls in their hands.