Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction ❯ New Memories ❯ Ch. 6 ( Chapter 6 )

disclaimer: I DON'T OWN RANMA 1/2 ALREADY!!!!!!

Other Side

The next morning, Shampoo woke up with a start. She woke up sweating heavily. She looked at the clock that read 3:00 A.M. She groaned, shivered, and put a hand to her forehead.

Shampoo (thinking): That dream was like yesterday.

Dream Sequence

Shampoo was floating in the darkness. She felt cold and…….. Lonely. All she could see was her hands. The rest of her body didn't seem to be there in the darkness. All she knew was that she could see and feel. Shampoo didn't know if she could hear or talk. It was silent in the darkness. She shivered as she felt a cold chill come up her spine. Then suddenly a bright light flashed around her. Shampoo closed her eyes at the sudden change in light. When she opened them, she couldn't believe her eyes.

She could tell that her body was back. What shocked her though was that right in front of her was.….. herself. The dream Shampoo looked back at her equally as shocked. They looked at each other. Shampoo looked at the dream her. She wore the tight clothing that she wore when she was trying to catch her crush's interest. Shampoo tried to think back to who it was. But she just couldn't remember.

Shampoo (thinking): why can't I remember?

The dream Shampoo looked at her for a moment and then smiled sadly as if she could read her thoughts. That smile looked so sad to Shampoo.

Dream Shampoo: it would be better if you don't remember anyway………It'll just………..hurt……….

Dream Shampoo looked at Shampoo, but she seemed as if she wasn't really looking at her. Shampoo looked at the dream Shampoo's eyes.

Shampoo (thinking): Why does she look so sad? And what's that about being hurt?

Dream Shampoo finally seemed to look at her. Shampoo wanted to say something to her, but no sound came out when she tried to move her lips. The dream Shampoo looked at her gratefully. It scared Shampoo because the dream version of her knew what she was thinking. Then something she said was unexpected.

Dream Shampoo: Just forget about him and live your new life.

Then all faded to black.

Shampoo shook off the thought of the dream Shampoo.

Shampoo (whispering): But... what did she mean about " Just forget about him and live your new life?" What new life? ………………….Maybe I don't want to know.

Shampoo fell asleep an hour later with that thought stuck in her mind.

Shampoo woke up when she heard very loud knocking on the door. Her great-grandmother was speaking to her through the door.

Cologne (loudly): Shampoo! Wake up now! Ranma is waiting for you! And your Jusenkyo product arrived too. Now get up! You don't want to keep him waiting.

Shampoo jumped off her bed and ran around her room looking for her packed things. She stumbled on it and tripped over her bag. Shampoo grumbled about stupid bags or something and then put it on the bed. Shampoo speeded up by shampooing her hair, drying it, combing it, and then fixed it up in about ten seconds. When she was searching through clothes to wear she could clearly hear a yell from the doorway.

Ranma (excited): Come on Shampoo! You need to hurry up. Akane's waiting by the dock near Kuno's place and she really doesn't want to be alone when Kuno comes around! Come on!

Shampoo: Wait a sec Ranma. I'm changing.

Luckily Shampoo didn't see Ranma at the time. He was blushing greatly.

Ranma: O-okay. I'll wait for you in the front okay?

Shampoo: Fine.

Shampoo could hear Ranma walking down the hall. She even heard him stumble and curse at whatever it was he tripped on. Shampoo had to stifle a giggle. Then she quickly looked for her clothes that she was going to wear. She spotted it quickly.

Shampoo: There they are!

She quickly dressed, took her things and ran down the hall to meet Ranma. She wore a light blue tee shirt and white shorts. Shampoo saw that Ranma was wearing his orange tank top with faded blue shorts (A/N You know? The one on the second movie.). Ranma clearly saw Shampoo running towards him at top speed. He took a good, long look at her. Cologne looked at the looks Ranma gave her great-granddaughter. She smirked when he knew she was watching him. He blushed a deep red. Shampoo ran up to him and looked at him in confusion. She tapped his head.

Shampoo: Ranma, I'm ready to go……... Ranma?

Ranma snapped his head to attention.

Ranma: What? Huh?

Shampoo: I said that I'm ready to go.

Ranma: Oh…... Yeah.…… I knew that.

Shampoo: Riiiiiight…... Anyway let's go!

Shampoo turned to Cologne. Cologne nodded to her before turning back to her work.….. she was reading a potion book. Ranma looked at the old woman. She looked right back at him and smirked.

Cologne: I hope the two of you have FUN together….... especially you Ranma……... but I'm sure my great-granddaughter will help with that.

She cackled a laugh. Shampoo looked at Cologne in confusion.

Shampoo: Of course great-grandmother. I'll make sure everyone has fun! Right Ranma?

Ranma blushed profusely. He said in a squeaky voice "yes", said goodbye, grabbed Shampoo by the hand and ran out the door.

Ranma still ran even though he heard protests from his newfound friend. He went passed the dock and didn't even notice it until he ran passed it three times. Akane yelled at him for him to stop. He stopped in mid step and looked at Akane. Shampoo finally found that as an opportunity to get away from Ranma's sudden interest to run with her. She quickly yanked her hand out of Ranma's. Ranma quickly noticed, but looked at Akane.

Ranma (thinking): Why does my hand feel so cold now?

Ranma quickly shoved the thought out of his mind and looked around the dock. He quickly noticed that Akane wasn't alone. She was with Ukyo, Ryouga, and.……… Mousse. Mousse looked at Ranma.………. sorta.

Mousse: Saotome! How dare you make my beautiful Shampoo turn on me! You will pay Saotome!

Akane, Ukyo, and Ryouga rolled their eyes. Mousse charged at Ranma and was met by two kicks in the face. One from Ranma and one from Shampoo. Mousse inquired, "what'd you do that for?" before he fell on the ground in a heap. Ranma walked over to Ukyo carefully not stepping on Mousse in case he decided to jump up and attack him. Shampoo didn't take the caution.….. In fact, she stepped on him to talk to Ukyo.

Ranma: Hey Ucchan. What are you doing here?

Ukyo: Of course I would come Ranchan. I'm not just gonna sit by and watch you go off with the bimbo and Akane. Who knows what the bimbo would do.

Shampoo: Who do you mean `bimbo'?! I am not!

Ukyo smirked and pulled out her spatula. She swung her giant spatula effortlessly, so Shampoo could avoid it deftly. Ranma looked at the two girls back and forth. He would try to be the peacemaker for now, so he stepped in between the two girls.

Ranma: Come on now Ucchan. We're trying to go on a trip. I don't want either of you to try to kill each other. You can come on the cruise with us if you want.

Ukyo smiled and got out her small backpack from who knows where. Shampoo looked at Ukyo and turned her back on her.

Shampoo (irritated): As long as she doesn't get in my way I'm fine with her coming.

Ukyo: As long as you don't bother me sugar.

Shampoo rolled her eyes and looked over to Ryouga. She half-smiled and half-smirked.

Shampoo: So Ryouga, why are you coming? And how'd you get here?

Ryouga (blushing): Well I-I umm, well you see Akane found me wandering around here when I went looking for the dojo. We started talking and she told me that she was going on a cruise with Ranma…….. (Turning to Ranma) I'm not letting her go without me Ranma. Who knows what a pervert like you would do to her.

Akane looked at Ryouga sweetly and said a thank you that made him blush. Ranma steamed silently at Ryouga. He glared at him. Ryouga glared back.

Mousse decided to come back conscious at that time. Kuno also appeared. Mousse walked to Ranma and grabbed his orange shirt.

Mousse: I'll never let you go alone with Shampoo. I'm also coming.

Kuno: What are you peasants talking about?

Ryouga and Mousse: We're coming too!

The two of them shouted at him. They sweatdropped when they found out he wasn't in their eye view anymore. Their confusion turned to anger quickly. Kuno was handing both Akane and Shampoo a bouquet of red roses each. They quickly rushed upon Kuno and attacked. Ranma formed a sweatdrop. Shampoo looked at the flowers in confusion.

Ranma looked at Shampoo and the flowers she was holding. He quickly withdrew from looking at her to Akane. Her bouquet was nowhere in sight. In fact, it was in the ocean. Shampoo saw the quick change of direction Ranma was looking in. She decided that Ranma must know something about it, so she walked up to him. Ranma sweated bullets. When Shampoo was facing him he spoke before she even had a chance.

Ranma (nervous): I didn't do it!

Shampoo (challenging): Then how do you know that I'm gonna accuse you of something?

Ranma spoke of something unintelligible. Shampoo frowned.

Shampoo: Ranma, why did Kuno give me flowers? He only does that when he...

A look of pure horror struck her face. She looked at the sheepish looking Ranma with wide eyes.

Shampoo: Ranma! What did you do?! Do you even KNOW what you did? I can't believe this!

Ranma: Hey! Hold on a minute! I didn't try to make him like you…….... he just sorta fell for ya. Heh heh.

Shampoo groaned in frustration at the ill joke.

Shampoo: you are so lucky you're my friend Ranma or else…...

Ranma scratched his cheek and bowed his head a little.

Ranma (quietly): Sorry…….

Shampoo looked at Ranma again. That was the second time he apologized to her. It made her want to cheer him up. Shampoo sighed.

Shampoo (thinking): The things I do…...

Shampoo (bubbly): Ah, don't worry about it Ranma. I'm sure it won't be that bad.…….

She slapped him on the back softly.

Shampoo (thinking): I hope……..

Ranma looked at her again. He seemed to be cheered up.

Ranma (thinking): That's how the old Shampoo used to talk.…….. I miss her even though I like the new one too.……. W-What did I say?!! Nononono it's not possible! It's just not possible…….. but she is kinda cute…..…

Ranma looked at Shampoo and quickly retreated his eyes and blushed.

Ranma (thinking): I shouldn't…….. No I won't think about her that way…... I hope……. (Mental sigh) Damn! Forget about it Ranma. It ain't gonna happen anyway cause I gotta marry Akane…….. Akane.…Hmm..… I think I like her, but she isn't that nice to me anymore and who said that I have to marry her? It's all my stupid Pop's idea anyway…….. Ugh. Forget about it.

The whole time Ranma was thinking, he failed to notice the battered Kuno standing up. He staggered on the boat.

Kuno: Okay then. I, Tatewaki Kuno have come to a decision.

He looked at Mousse and Ryouga who were cracking their knuckles and smiling not too pleasantly in his direction. He sweatdropped.

Kuno: I shall allow the peasants to come aboard.……… Everyone aboard now please.

And so Akane, Ukyo, Shampoo, Ranma, Mousse, and Ryouga went aboard.

An hour later

It was bright and sunny on the boat. Everyone except Ranma and Shampoo were lounging inside. Shampoo was looking at the ocean….... Ranma was looking at her and she didn't seem to notice. After all, he was hiding it well by looking at a martial arts book.

Ranma (thinking dreamily): She really is beautiful……. (Snap back to attention) Huh? Hold it! That was the second time today…….. or was it three? Crap! Stop it Ranma! Think about something else……..

Ranma tried that for a few minutes, but his eyes kept wandering back to Shampoo. A few times later Ranma tried, he almost jumped from his seat when she talked.

Shampoo (still looking at the ocean): It's really beautiful isn't it Ranma?

Ranma: U-um, what is?

Shampoo turned a little so she could see him. She gave a soft smile in his direction.

Shampoo: I mean the ocean.

Ranma apparently didn't hear what she said because he was staring off into space.

Ranma (very quietly): Such a beautiful smile...

Shampoo waved a hand in front of his face. He focused his eyes a little. She was almost touching him. Ranma looked at her lips intently.

Ranma (quietly): So close…….. I just have to move my head a little.

And that's exactly what he did. He kissed her again. And like last time, she froze from the kiss.

To be continued…....

Author's note: Okay that was really TOO fluffy for me. I'm too much of a softy when it comes to this stuff. But hey, it's comin from my head, so if you don't like it……………….IT'S NOT MY PROBLEM!!!!