Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction / Tenchi Muyo Fan Fiction ❯ Nabiki Reborn = Rewrite ❯ What are the Odds ( Chapter 2 )
Nabiki Reborn
Book 1: Nerima
Chapter 2 : What are the Odds
Puck Silverbreeze
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Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Pairing(s): Ranma / Nabiki. Tofu / Kasumi
Synopsis The Chapter in Which Ranma comes home with a date. Even if he doesn't know it yet.
General Disclaimer : This is a work of Fanfiction. No disrespect is made to the owners of the original works. Please do not sue me. I am not making any money from your property and am giving you free exposure.
Author's disclaimer : I have a bad habit of using these symbols as crutches in my writings. I am trying to learn not to use them. As I become a better writer I hope to never use them again.
[Panda sign]
*Thoughts*
=Telepathic Communication=
+Chinese or other foreign language+
Through the air of Nerima jumped a shadow. Ki flowed around the shadow. An ancient ability long lost by modern man of Earth. Ki energy weaved into and around the young female the shadow held, keeping her warm, safe and hidden deep within its presence. The shadow lands on the log like gate post. There the shadow is resolved into Ranma Saotome. He had been moving just shy of the sound barrier. More then fast enough to draw the attention of the guardians of this strange Estate at the edge of town, a walled artificial park with a huge tree as the centerpiece for the mansion. Here and there Ranma's ki touched along the outer wall, a gentle caress like a master would stroke a beloved guard dog. The computer deep under the house responded even as did the log on which Ranma stood. Finally getting a clear reading of the aura signature, Washuu's Legacy to House Masaki welcomed the Master home and began running the Ranma Protocols. Underneath Ranma's feet the guardian log was scanning both Ranma and Nabiki. Its analysis was not as fast as the super computer's, but it was done within seconds of Washuu's pride and joy.
Any number of normal Galaxy police scanners would have classified Ranma as a High Bio-energy Human, and Nabiki as a Potential High Bio-energy Human, but these scanners where not standard or even military level. The two guardian logs were the best Juari had to offer, created under the orders of the Emperor Tenchi and his wives. The Emperor himself had personally met each scientist and commissioned these two Guardians. Washuu had taken one look at the plans and decided that she would create a new AI for the rebuilt estate her home away from the lab. She spent months creating this system. Two months after that installing it. It was her pride, an electronic intelligent life form.
Even as Ranma landed on the gate, Washuu's Super AI alerted the Majordomo of the Estate, knights charged with the protection of the Estate had yet to move and already Ranma's foot was on the front step. A voice stopped him, "Auraic Signature Confirmed : Lord Ranma, Heir of Juari, Heir of Atlantis. Auraic Signature Confirmed : Tendou Nabiki, Heir of Atlantis. No sign of pursuit. Awaiting Orders."
Nabiki blinked and pressed herself closer to Ranma at the strange voice even as her mind began to wonder what it all meant. Ranma didn't even miss a step as he moved smoothly toward the door. His voice was a whisper but carried a tone of command, "Confirm Voice Print : Ranma Saotome, Prince of Jurai."
The same voice as before answered seemly out of thin air, "Voice Print Confirmed, Prince Ranma Jurai, House Tsunami." There was a pause and the voice continued, "Level One Ranma Protocols currently running. Active Pursuit Scan Activated…."
Ranma shook his head and muttered, "Silly Auntie Tsunami". He then spoke softly but clearly again, "Active Habiki Defensive Systems, Activate Amazon Defenses, Send Message - Castle Chronos - Urgent."
The disembodied voice spoke softly even as Ranma stepped up to the door, "Habiki Defensive System Active….. Amazon Defenses Active… Preset Happosai Message Sent… Message to Chronos - Urgent…. Subject tag?"
Even as Nabiki blinked in surprise and tried to understand what she heard. Ranma answered the Voice, "Subject - Help. Body - I need you Auntie. Love Ranma. Send Message"
The door opened and Nabiki was only mildly surprised to see a Majordomo after the voice that spoke to Ranma. As Ranma entered the mansion the same voice spoke from the inside wall as before, "Message sent, Little Ryoki bids you Welcome Home Ranma-dono."
Ranma smiled and nodded to the Majordomo, "Hello Hei, is my mother still awake?"
Before the Majordomo can answer as he closed the door, a female voice Nabiki did not recognize spoke out, "She is sleeping in her chambers Nephew. Now what has happened that my favored nephew would openly send a message while carrying an outsider?"
Ranma nods and smiled, "Ryoki, Auntie Setsuna, walk with me. Hei, please get some sleep. We both know my mother will be calling for you come morning.
A male laugh followed by a firm but gentle male voice filled the foyer, "Hai, My Prince, As always you speak true, no matter how bluntly. I shall leave you in the hands of the Princess and your attendant then. Good night Ranma."
"Good Night Hei" was all Ranma said as he began to climb the stairs slowly. Nabiki had a chance to look around. She noticed the older man about her father's age who smiled and waved at her as he moved deeper into the mansion. Then she noticed the house itself. They say the Kuno's are rich. Nabiki had been in their house. The portraits on the wall next to the stairs in this estate are worth more then all the money she had fleeced since Ranma came to Nerima. In fact some of the art in the entrance hall were worth more then the Dojo and the land it stood on. And that began to worry her. Why would Ranma act so poor if he was so rich? Although his disinterest in money could be understandable.
Ranma squeezed softly to get Nabiki's attention, "I will explain everything I know to you slowly Nabiki-chan. I have a feeling you and I are not separating for a long time the way things are shaping up." Nabiki nodded and sighed shifting in Ranma's arms to a more comfortable position. That is when she noticed the woman with long green hair and red eyes smiling at her over Ranma's shoulder.
Setsuna grinned, "Well I will be a Monkey's uncle. Don't tell me you chose the cobra nephew."
"Auntie!", exclaimed Ranma. Nabiki stared at the red eyed woman not sure what to say as Ranma growled out, "If she is a cobra she is my cobra and I trust her with my life. Few in that life treated me fairly, only two to be honest. One Tendou was an Angel, if the other was a cobra she is a loyal one. Don't be mean to my friends." Nabiki blinked then smiled and cuddled closer to Ranma in her borrowed clothes.
Setsuna lifted her hands in a warding gesture, "Peace Peace, my little prince. Now jokes aside why did you summon me?"
Ranma sighed as he stepped into the upper hall and kept to the left wing, "Ryoki, full scan Nabiki, if you find any Ryouga DNA, cleanse it and send to Washuu. I want to know what Ryouga is, as soon as possible. Also start recording, encrypt all information to my voice. Clearance for my mother, Setsuna and Washuu only."
A hologram of a tweleve year old cat girl smiled at Nabiki suddenly as she passed a glowing hand over the pair, "Scanning…. Scanning…."
Nabiki blinked in surprise, "What is that?" Ranma answered with a smile, "I will explain everything after you get some sleep. I promise." Nabiki reluctantly nodded and cuddled closer.
Setsuna waited keeping pace with Ranma as he entered his rooms. Wondering what happened but patient enough to wait for information. Ryoki spoke softly, "DNA found and cleansed, Neko claws, Ranma-dono. DNA found and cleansed, Finger nails, Nabiki Tendou. Semen found and cleansed, thigh Nabiki Tendou. Damages categorized Nabiki Tendou. Data Sealed and sent Washuu-chan."
Nabiki blinked in shock, "Semen… he got it on me!!!!" Ranma rocked Nabiki softly as he headed to his washroom. His voice was soft as he met Setsuna's eyes, "Ryouga tried to rape Nabiki, I am not sure why. But he said something about ruining her, so I wouldn't want her."
Ranma stepped into his wash room and sets Nabiki down in the shower stall. He slowly worked her arms off him and smiled, "I will be outside with some towels." Nabiki nodded and sighed taking off the borrowed kimono, tossing it over the shower stall. Ranma stepped away from the shower stall and turned his back as he moved closer to his aunt. As he moved he could hear the shower head turn on, instinctively he drew his aura closer and closer to himself until the glow had faded into his skin.
Setsuna blinked as the shower stall was slammed open and a nude, wet Nabiki came running out with a cry of, "Ranma!" As Ranma turned toward Nabiki, reacting to her call, Setsuna noticed a red and black tattoo on Nabiki's mound. Setsuna looked toward Ranma and noticed he was looking into Nabiki's eyes and therefore did not see the rearing horse tattoo in such an intimate area.
As Nabiki wrapped herself around Ranma sobbing softly into his chest, "I thought you left me… Don't leave me Ranma… Please…" Setsuna took a towel and went to wrap it around the girl from behind, there she saw the same tattoo on Nabiki's right shoulder blade. Shaking her head Setsuna wraps the towel around Nabiki as much as she could and whispered into the girl's ear, "You will have to tell him soon. Many in this house would give your tattoos special meanings, whether you want them to or not. Nabiki blinked as she looked back at Setsuna over her shoulder, "Who says did doesn't mean what you think it does, Lady?"
Setsuna stared Nabiki in the eyes. "Perhaps my nephew did speak truth, If she is a cobra, she is my cobra." Setsuna nodded, she leaned forward and whispered in Nabiki's ear, "Take a care girl, do not betray the Prince or no one will save you." Setsuna winks at Nabiki and speaks in a normal voice, "You really should tell him soon. Before another does."
Ranma looked at his aunt, "Tell me what Auntie?" Looking and sounding so much like the Ranma that lived at the Tendou Dojo that Nabiki found herself giggling.
Nabiki snuggled closer wearing only the fluffy towel, she whispered in Ranma's ear, "I will tell you later Ranma-kun." Nabiki started to fake a yawn but it turned real, "I am so tired."