Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction ❯ City of Dreams ❯ Blame it on Ryu ( Chapter 5 )

“Saotome my old friend!” Soun yelled as he rounded the corner followed by Akane.

 

As Nabiki and Kasumi made it to the hallway they saw Soun and Akane running back at a frantic pace. The huge panda that was carrying a struggling screaming figure seemed to be the obvious reason for their discomfort.

 

Akane hid behind her father. Was she dreaming again? This seemed so bizarre and Akane was actually starting to have trouble telling if she was awake or dreaming.

 

“Damn it old man. Put me down! You're scaring them shitless!” The figure yelled at the panda.

 

The panda seemed to understand because it set the person down. Akane leaned in as her father stepped forward. The person was dressed in baggy camouflage pants and a black muscle shirt with a red bandanna around flaming red hair.

 

“You wouldn't be...” Soun began.

 

“Yeah, I'm Ryu Saotome. Who the hell'r you?” the figure said acidly.

 

Ignoring the comment Soun leapt forward and grabbed the person in a crushing embrace, “I'm so glad you're finally here!”

 

Akane meanwhile was taken aback, not only was this not Ranma but the person standing in front of her was obviously a girl! It was kind of hard not to notice the huge breasts that peaked out the sides of the muscle shirt.

 

“Uh, daddy?” Akane tried to get his attention. It seemed Soun noticed something was different about Ryu himself and proceeded to pass out.

 

“Oh my! What strange friends father has.” Kasumi remarked.

 

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It was a little while later that Akane found herself defending Ryu from Nabiki while they all sat waiting for Soun to wake up. The fact the Ryu didn't seem to mind Nabiki massaging her breast didn't register.

 

“Leave her alone Nabiki! Just because you're disappointed about not having a new boy toy doesn't mean you should take it out on Ryu.” She turned to Ryu, “Hi! I'm Akane, want to be friends?”

 

Ryu gave her a blank look before nodding, “Sure why the hell not.”

 

“Would you like to see the dojo? Maybe we could spar.” Akane hoped she could ask him some questions about his family as well.

 

Ryu's face had a strange glint to the eyes, “Sure maybe we could knock about a bit before dinner.”

 

Soon Akane was facing off against Ryu in the dojo, “This is just sparring OK?”

 

“Yeah sure. Not a prob... I'll go easy on you.” Ryu smirked.

 

Akane's familiar anger perked but she brought it under control. Ranma had told her the other night that her temper was her greatest enemy and it was good advice even if it was only a dream. Ryu just stood there, obviously waiting for Akane to make the first move. The way she stood however was very familiar. Deciding to act, Akane moved forward with a feint kick followed by a uppercut as she closed in. Ryu was almost caught off guard but managed to angle away as she leapt into the air to avoid both the kick and the punch. As Akane pressed her attack, Ryu wove and dodged keeping her eyes on Akane at all times. Akane was getting frustrated, this was almost as bad as her dream fighting Ranma. Her eyes widened. It was just like fighting Ranma! He had shown her some moves that had allowed her to pierce Ranma's defenses. She wondered idly if they would really work as she maneuvered Ryu into position.

 

“Look! A ten yen coin!” Akane shouted pointing behind Ryu.

 

“What? Where?” Ryu looked behind her to see. Akane managed to tag her on the shoulder lightly.

 

Ryu whipped around and dodged the follow up kick. Her eyes narrowed. That was a Saotome school technique! How was this girl able to know it? Ok, the kid gloves were off.

 

Ryu sidestepped another hip kick and came in with her own attack. She hit Akane in the solar plexus a little harder than she needed to and Akane went down gasping for air. “Uh, sorry about that. I thought you could take that hit.” She said with a hint of sarcasm in her voice.

 

Akane caught her breath wondering how big the bruise would be tomorrow, “That's all right. You're pretty good. You wouldn't happen to have a brother named Ranma would you?”

 

Ryu stiffened a little and brought a neutral look to her face, “Never heard the name before. `Sides, I'm an only child.”

 

Akane only nodded and left the dojo, deep in thought.

 

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A short while later Akane was preparing to take a bath. After all she had done her morning jog and worked out in the dojo twice. She thought about Ryu's reaction to her mention of Ranma. She'd have to talk to her sister about finding out everything she could about the Saotome's. She noticed Ryu's clothes in the hamper and wondered if it was all right to take a bath at the same time. Something about the girl rubbed Akane the wrong way. There was something almost cruel and lecherous about the way she looked at Akane and her sisters. Akane also suspected Ryu had hit her chest hard on purpose. Seeing the knock first sign on the door she decided to play it safe and knocked, “Ryu? Do you mind if I come in?”

 

“Uh... No! Don't come in. I'll be out in a minute.” A voice answered.

 

Akane frowned. That wasn't Ryu's voice, in fact it sounded like...

 

Akane wrapped a towel around herself and slid the door open. There was only one person inside and it was a boy stepping out of the furo. He looked up, his surprised look giving way to a satisfied smile.

 

“Well if you really want to come in then be my guest. I'll even wash your back for you.” He smiled lecherously.

 

Akane growled, “Who are you and where's Ryu?”

 

“I'm Ryu Saotome. If you're not going to come in then could you hand me a towel? It's kind of chilly and I'd hate for my boys to shrink up.” He gestured to his crotch.

 

Akane blushed red and stepped back closing the door behind her. Fleeing back to her room she passed her father talking to another man. Entering her room she quickly put on a robe and crossed the hall to Nabiki's room. Going inside she locked the door behind her. Nabiki looked up from her bed quickly hiding the manga she'd been reading under her pillow. Seeing it was only Akane she relaxed and pulled it back out.

 

“Geez sis, don't you ever knock?” Nabiki said trying to find her place.

 

“Sorry, there was a strange boy in the bathroom who said he was Ryu Saotome. I got scared and ran. I think he's a pervert! I'm sure he did something awful to Ryu!” Akane said in a panic.

 

Nabiki was about to say something when both girls heard their father calling for them from downstairs. Gulping nervously, Akane looked to Nabiki who just shrugged and the two girls went downstairs. When they reached the dining room Akane saw the older man sitting next to the boy claiming to be Ryu. Soun gestured for the girls to sit.

 

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Akane couldn't believe it. Ryu was really a guy! She sat dumbfounded as Ryu and Genma changed back and forth between fighting over the pond or pouring hot water on themselves. She listened to their explanations of their training trip to Jusenkyou and how they were cursed. Imagine a place where you could change into something else just by being splashed with cold water! Akane nodded to herself. There was no doubt about it, she was dreaming again. Deciding to make the best of it she stood up while Onna-Ryu and the Panda were duking it out.

 

“Well, this is all very interesting but I'm going to go find Ranma and have some ice cream.” She turned and left her very confused family wondering exactly what was going on.

 

Nabiki stared in shock. Akane was just brushing off this whole mess to go on a date? Then it struck her, Akane on a DATE!? Nabiki got up, deciding to follow her sister.

 

“I'm going to go see what's the matter with Akane.” She quickly left to follow her strangely acting sister.

 

Kasumi starting to see where things were headed decided not to be left holding the bag at the altar, “Oh dear, I should get back to making dinner.” She quickly headed towards the kitchen.

 

Soun sat in shock for a moment as Ryu and Genma came back in and changed into their normal forms. Shaking his head to clear it, he turned to his two new houseguests.

 

“Well, you've met my daughters. Pick any one you like and she'll be your fiancé.”

 

Ryu sat down with a familiar smile on his face, “I think I'd like to get to know them better before I decide on just one. After all, they all have nice assets.”

 

Soun gulped at that hoping he wasn't making a huge mistake.

 

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Author's Rant:

 

Where the hell is Ranma?!? I ain't tellin' :P

Some of you may have recognized Ryu from the manga and are wondering why the hell he's here. Well I'll tell ya'll later. Kinda scary that Kasumi currently has a better grip on reality than Akane at the moment eh?

Anyway, next time: Ranma reveals some of his past. Nabiki figures out what's going on with Akane. Kuno get's the crap beat out of him again. And Kasumi cooks!

 

Tenchi looked up at the huge robot and gulped nervously. He had come to this planet because they were likely to be one of the most probable targets of the united Borg fleet. “As I said earlier. The Borg assimilate technology and races into their collective. I wanted to warn you because this whole planet and the races living here were robotic and at high risk of assimilation. Sir...” He finished lamely.

 

Optimus Prime looked down at the human who had come to Cybertron. If what he said was true and the evidence he brought was compelling, then this might be the key to calling a cease fire with the Decepticons.

 

“Very well, Tenchi was it? I will listen to your proposal.”