Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction ❯ New Memories ❯ Ch. 3 ( Chapter 3 )

Disclaimer: Uh…. I don't own Ranma 1/2. Takahashi-san does though. My story is just for fun.

New Memories

Shampoo walked down the school hall lost in thought. She was thinking about why she felt an urge to hurt Akane and Ukyo for hurting Ranma. She held her head in confusion. It gave her too much of a headache.

Shampoo has been going to Furinkan High School for a whole week now, and she still couldn't get that stupid thought out of her mind.

Shampoo (quietly): I don't understand why I acted like that. I mean Akane sort of does has a right to do that to Ranma since they're fiancées right? And it goes for Ukyo even though I can tell that Ranma doesn't like her like that. But me? I just don't understand.

While Shampoo was lost in thought she didn't notice someone walking her way who was also lost in thought. So they knocked into each other and fell down.

Shampoo and Ranma: Ow!

They still didn't know that they knocked into each other, so they jumped up and started yelling at each other.

Shampoo and Ranma: Hey! Watch where you're going! Are you- huh?

Shampoo: Oh, hi Ranma. Sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going.

Ranma: You shouldn't apologize. I wasn't lookin' where I was goin' either.

At the end of his statement, he put his hand behind his head. When Ranma and Shampoo saw they're stuff on the ground they both knelt down and retrieved their things. When they both got up, they started talking.

Ranma: Hey Shampoo, I never asked about the new clothes or anything, but where'd you get `em?

Shampoo: I always had these Ranma. I just never wore them in Japan… I don't know why though. It's weird because all the while I was in Japan I wore tight clothes.

Ranma: You had these clothes the whole time?

Shampoo nodded in affirmative. They started walking together. Ranma blushed at the question he was going to ask.

Ranma: You remember why you wore tight clothing Shampoo?

Shampoo cocked her head to the side in thought.

Shampoo: It was because of a boy I liked.

Ranma (blushing): Really?

Shampoo: Yeah, but it turned out that he wasn't interested in me. I think he already had a girlfriend or something.

Ranma: A girlfriend? Who was this guy anyway?

Shampoo: I don't remember.

Ranma facefaulted while twitching on the ground.

Ranma (thinking): Of course you don't remember. How can I forget? You were after (blush) me. I guess I really didn't know you Shampoo. You wore those kinds of things for me? Heck I shoulda' known. After all when I saw you at the Amazon tournament, you never wore that kind of clothing…

Ranma rolled over so he was on his back. He saw Shampoo staring at him with a little bit of concern. Ranma looked at her sheepishly. He got up and scratched his cheek.

Shampoo: You okay Ranma?

Ranma: Yeah, I'm fine. But that's really odd that you can't remember the guy you liked… You sure you don't remember?

Shampoo (annoyed): No Ranma. I don't remember. What's with the questions?

Ranma blushed.

Ranma: no reason Shampoo.

He looked up. Shampoo looked at the blushing Ranma and smile inwardly. She would just tease Ranma a little. A smile tugged on her lips and a look of playfulness in her eyes. Ranma didn't see her smile because he was desperately trying to hide the blush on his face. Shampoo took this opportunity to press herself on Ranma's back, while her arms encircled his waist. Ranma stiffened.

Shampoo (playfully): Ranma… are you jealous? You shouldn't be.

She pressed up even more to him, which made him blush.

Shampoo (thinking): This would be so much better if I could see his face, but I can practically feel his blush. I wish I had a camera, but I guess I should stop this now. This is just too hard not to laugh at.

That being said, Shampoo let Ranma go and stepped right in his face trying not to laugh out loud. You could clearly see her laughter in her eyes though. Ranma looked at Shampoo in shock for a second before Shampoo couldn't hold her giggles in any longer and had her fit of laughter. Ranma shook off the shock, but couldn't shake off the cold feeling without her body next to him. Ranma looked at Shampoo and felt heat rush up to his face. He crouched down to Shampoo.

Ranma: That was not funny Shampoo! What did you do that for anyway?

Shampoo: Y-you (laugh) were just s- (laugh) standing there that had a (giggle) look that just said TEASE ME.

After she said that, she broke down into another fit of laughs. Ranma looked at her annoyed for a second, but then after he thought about it he laughed with her too. Some kids who were passing by gave the two of them odd looks. Their stares didn't go unnoticed however because both Ranma and Shampoo looked at each other to see who would laugh first. They ended up laughing at the same time.

When their laughter came down to giggles the two of them looked at each other's tear stained faces. Both of them smiled at each other. When their funny bones calmed down they got up again. Then they walked together in a comfortable silence. Ranma abruptly stopped. When Shampoo looked at him she gave him a questioning look.

Shampoo: What's wrong Ranma?

Ranma: Shampoo, since when have we been friends exactly?

Shampoo smiled at him.

Shampoo: We were friends since you told me that you were a boy. Why?

Ranma: No reason really. It's just… nevermind. Uh, do we ever practice together?

Shampoo: Only sometimes. Both the Panda Man and Violent Girl's father don't exactly like seeing us together… Even if we are just friends.

Ranma looked at Shampoo in wonder until she noticed him staring.

Ranma (thinking): Maybe we could spar a little together. It won't hurt, and since Shampoo's had her brain messed up she and Akane haven't fought once.

Ranma: Hey Shampoo. You wanna' spar a little bit with me today? Ryouga hasn't been around in a while and I'm getting really bored.

Shampoo: Fine with me… It's a good thing that we're not going to fight about you not fighting girls anymore, remember?

Ranma: Yeah. It was that one time where I needed some cheering up because of that Ghost C-Cat. Since I didn't fight back you took it as an insult as an Amazon… You elbowed me in the stomach really hard until I finally said that I'd fight back… in male form too.

Shampoo: You got that right. I'm an Amazon so don't underestimate me `cause I'm a female.

Shampoo raised her fist in the air at that point. Ranma chuckled.

Ranma: What time are you gonna' be able to get off work?

Shampoo: Hmm… Well today will probably be a slow day… I'll be at the dojo at 4:00, okay?

Ranma: That's fine with me. My Pop might not like it, but I'm sure we can find a way through that.

He cracked his knuckles for emphasis and smiled. She grinned at him.

Ranma: I'll see ya later then. Bye!

Ranma waved to Shampoo and then ran off.

Shampoo (thinking): This is gonna be fun.

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At 3:58

Ranma dressed up in his red Chinese shirt and green pants. He sat on the roof waiting for Shampoo.

Inside the dojo Kasumi was serving tea to the panda and the skinny man who were playing Shogi.

Kasumi: more tea Father?

Soun: Yes Kasumi and thank you.

Kasumi poured the tea into a cup and called out to Ranma.

Kasumi: Ranma, would you like some tea?

Ranma looked at Kasumi, smiled, and shook his head no.

Ranma (thinking): Where's Shampoo? It's almost 4:00… Dang it Ranma, she ain't the same any more. She can be a little late. After all she isn't trying to see me for hugs anymore…

Just then, he heard a bike bell ringing. Ranma smiled. I guess some things don't change. Ranma looked on the ground, but saw no one. He looked on the rooftops and saw Shampoo on her bike holding a Cat Café meal with her. When she got to the last building, she turned her body and made her bike hop onto the wall near the dojo. She then hopped down onto the grass and looked at Ranma with a smile. She turned back to look where the men were playing their game of Shogi.

Shampoo: Hello everyone!

Kasumi looked up at Shampoo and rushed forward to greet her.

Kasumi: Why hello Shampoo. It's nice to finally see you around here again.

Shampoo: It's nice to be back.

Kasumi: Oh my! You're learning Japanese quite well Shampoo.

Shampoo: Thank you. Here's your order.

Shampoo handed the ramen to Kasumi.

Ranma (calling from the roof): Yo Shampoo!

Shampoo looked up to see Ranma. He jumped off the roof and stood by Shampoo. He grinned.

Ranma: Hey are we gonna spar or what?

Shampoo looked at where Kasumi was. She was walking up to Shampoo handing out money. Shampoo took it and then faced Ranma.

Shampoo: All ready.

Ranma: Great. (He looked at his Pop) Yo Pop! Is Akane in the dojo? Shampoo and I are gonna spar.

Genma and Soun shot up after they heard Ranma talking. They both grabbed him by the shoulders. Soun started crying. Ranma formed a sweatdrop.

Soun and Genma: What do you think you're doing Ranma? What about Akane? She's your fiancée. You should be with her.

Ranma (annoyed): Hmph. Who cares about that uncute tomboy? The only reason we're engaged is `cause you guys arranged it. Besides I'm only gonna spar with her. It's not like we're gonna-

Soun started running around the yard. He started constantly saying.

Soun: Ranma's cheating on my little girl. Waaaah…

Shampoo formed a sweatdrop at that. She looked at Ranma, who was arguing with his father.

Ranma: Pop, I told you before. I AM NOT GONNA MARRY THAT UNCUTE TOMBOY NO MATTER WHAT! Shampoo ain't done nuthin' wrong, so

LEAVE… (Grab Genma)

ME… (Poise himself to throw Genma)

ALONE! (Throw Genma in the koi pond)

When Ranma heard a splash, he dusted his hands off. He then looked at Shampoo, who was looking at Soun and was blushing a bit because of what he was saying over and over. Ranma walked over to her and put his hand on her shoulder. She looked at him and he pointed up to the rooftops. She nodded and they both jumped up to the roof.

Ranma: I don't think it's exactly safe to be around here right now… what do you think?

Shampoo: I think you're right, but where should we go?

Ranma: Maybe we could go over by the park where there's trees to hide us. You think that would be a good idea?

Shampoo shrugged.

Shampoo: All I want to do is spar, so I really don't care.

Ranma: Okay! So it's settled. We're going to the hidden part of the park. Let's see who gets there first. Go!

After he said that, he jumped off the roof and started running on the ground towards the park. Shampoo smiled and took a totally different direction.

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Six minutes later

Ranma looked back to see if Shampoo was at his side. When he saw that she wasn't, he frowned a bit.

Ranma (thinking): Where'd Shampoo go? Ah well. She's gonna be in second place.

Ranma smiled when he turned the corner to the hidden part of the park. He frowned when he saw Shampoo there standing against a tree, arms crossed, and smiling smugly at him.

Shampoo: What took you so long Ranma?

Ranma's jaw dropped. How in the heck did she get here so fast?

Ranma: How'd you get here so fast Shampoo?

Shampoo: I know where to go when I'm going somewhere………………. After all, I do go around my bicycle all day every day. What took you?

Ranma: I guess I kept looking over my shoulder too much. Hehe.

Shampoo smiled at him.

Shampoo: Next time, keep your eyes in front of you…Not behind you. Anyway, let's start sparring.

Ranma: Fine with me.

The two of them stood poised and then crouched a bit. Both of their stances looked like they'd attack soon, but soon a minute went by without either of them moving. Since Ranma wasn't a very patient person he started to become very anxious.

Ranma (thinking): What's taking her so long to attack?

Shampoo (thinking): Ranma's finally starting to get fidgety. Good because I'm going to attack when he doesn't expect it.

Another two minutes went by and Ranma started to sweat. He finally couldn't take it anymore, so he tried doing a fast right punch. Shampoo saw it coming, so she ducked and grabbed his right arm. She threw him over her back. He fell with a THUD. He got up and dusted himself off and smiled. Shampoo let her guard down and smirked.

Ranma: When could you do that?

Shampoo: Heh, I guess you never really paid any attention to what I did.

Shampoo got back on her guard, as did Ranma. She looked at Ranma and smirked. He did like wise. Then they charged at each other. It happened like this. Shampoo threw a punch, which Ranma dodged. Ranma threw a punch and Shampoo guarded. It went on like that for about thirty minutes, which included some kicks here and there. They finally got tired a little.

Ranma (thinking): She seems to have gotten better. I'm actually…….worn out.

Once Ranma threw another punch at Shampoo, she ducked and held on to his arm. Then she positioned herself for a throw. Shampoo put one of her legs right in Ranma's so it would be like locking him into one position.

Then she threw him over her shoulder. While Ranma was in the air he twisted his body so he landed on his feet. Only, he didn't notice the tree that was closing distance. So while twisting himself he knocked into the tree. Shampoo breathed hard and winced when she heard a CRACK from the direction of the tree. She directed her eyes towards the tree and Ranma. Again she winced. Ranma was on a limb with spirals in his eyes. Then he fell on the ground with a THUMP. Shampoo cautiously walked over to the fallen Ranma.

Shampoo: I guess I threw a little too hard huh Ranma?

Shampoo looked at Ranma on the ground for a while. When he didn't move or speak, she kneeled by him with her guard up.

Shampoo: Ranma…(she nudged him) Ranma… You okay?

Ranma still didn't move, so Shampoo talked to him again.

Shampoo: Ranma you're not dead yet are you?

She put her head to his chest.

Shampoo: Well, at least I know you're still breathing.

She looked up at his face. His eyes were closed. Shampoo put her hand under his head to levitate it. She looked on the ground where his head used to be.

Shampoo: Well, there's nothing there that could have hurt you. You're not pulling my leg are you Ranma?

Shampoo put her head closer to him. Their noses were practically touching, but she didn't seem to notice. She looked to see if he was actually awake. She closed her eyes for a moment to see if he was going to just jump up and tackle her, but he didn't. She was about to open her eyes when she felt him shifting. When she opened her eyes, she could see him waking up, but what she didn't expect was Ranma moving his head forward. When he finally opened his eyes his lips were touching Shampoo's. Both of their eyes went wide and they both quickly parted. They started to scramble for different sides of the trees. Then they both started stuttering.

Ranma: S-S-S-Shampoo. I-I-I d-d-d-id-dn't d-d-do it on p-p-p-urpose. I s-s-swear!

Shampoo: D-D-Ditto.

They didn't talk to each other for a few minutes because of the awkward position it gave them. They both tried to get they're composture back. When they did, neither of them would look at each other's eyes. They both got up off of the ground. Shampoo spoke to Ranma first.

Shampoo (still not looking at Ranma's eyes): I think I need to go now. I'll see you later Ranma.

Ranma nodded dumbly. She quickly left Ranma by himself. Ranma slid to the ground and sighed heavily. He covered his face with his hands and groaned loudly.

Ranma: What did I just do? What did I do?

Ranma stayed like that for over an hour repeating the same thing over and over.

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Elsewhere, Shampoo was wandering down a street. She looked like she was lost to the world. Shampoo put one hand to her head.

Shampoo (thinking): What did I do?

A few minutes past that seemed like an eternity for Shampoo. Then she remembered something.

Shampoo (thinking): I forgot my bike at the dojo. (Gulp) I just hope Ranma isn't there when I get it. I don't think I can face him right now.

Shampoo started to walk very slowly in the direction of the Tendo dojo. She wasn't in a real hurry to see anyone that she knew.

When she arrived at the dojo twenty minutes later, she expected to see Ranma, but she didn't see any sign of him.

Shampoo (thinking): Good, he's not here. I'll just get my bike and go.

Shampoo looked by the wall where her bike was leaning. She smiled and grabbed it. Then she rode on it going as fast as her legs would let her. She arrived at the Cat Café a few seconds later. Shampoo parked her bike and then went inside.

Cologne was by the counter reading some books on potions. When she heard a ring, she quickly greeted the newcomer.

Cologne: Ah, hello Shampoo. Did you have a fun time sparring with s- I mean Ranma?

Shampoo cringed at the name Ranma.

Cologne: What's wrong Shampoo? Did anything happen to you two?

Shampoo blushed and tried to hide it, but her great-grandmother already saw it.

Cologne: So? Shampoo what happened with Ranma? You kiss him? (Laughter)

Shampoo blushed bright red, but she gave her great-grandmother an evil eye.

Shampoo: Leave me alone. Nothing happened.

That being said, Shampoo left without another word.

Cologne: My, my, something must have happened. I've never seen Shampoo blush before.

Cologne shrugged off the thought… Meanwhile, Shampoo went to her room. She plopped down on the bed and started thinking.

Shampoo (thinking): Why did it have to happen anyway? I wasn't trying to kiss him.

Shampoo put her head under her pillow.

Shampoo: Then why did I like it?

To be continued…

Author's note: Ah finally I decided to put up the chapter. Hoped you all liked it. I sorta had to do a part over. I hope this chapter made a little sense. Um, about the part where Ranma was knocked out cold……Well, sorry I couldn't think of a better way for him to be knocked out cold. But I kept thinking that Shampoo could actually beat Ranma. She can break through walls and stuff like that so it wouldn't be that hard to believe. Well whatever. It's coming through my head so don't complain about it.

By the way……….HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!!!!!