Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction ❯ The Road to Freedom ❯ 12 ( Chapter 12 )

The Road to Freedom

By The Senshi of Valis

Chapter 12

I don't own W.I.T.C.H. or Ranma 1/2

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Will looked around at the circle of her friends that sat in a circle while Ranma and her went over everything that had happened in Metamoor and some of what happened to Ranma in Nerima including the curse much to Ranma's embarrrasment and everyone else's enjoyment. Between Irma and Taranee they all had fun watching a repeat of the `Ukyo' incident of pouring hot and cold water over Ranma repeatedly. Even Will found it hard not to giggle at least a little.

 

“Will…can I talk to you in private?” Cornelia asked, much to everyone's surprise.

 

“Sure.” Will said, noticing the far away and sad look in the blonde's eyes. Getting up to leave the others to talk (or tease) Ranma Will followed Cornelia to the other side of the lot where Cornelia finally stopped and turned to face Will, sighing sadly and rubbing her eyes a little.

 

“Will, I heard some of what you were telling Ranma and…Will, I never hated you. I tried to distance myself because…because I hate my life Will…I hate it so much.” Cornelia said, trying hard not to cry.

 

“Cornelia…” Will started to say as she started to move toward Cornelia but the blonde held out her hand stopping Will.

 

“Let me finish, Will, please.” Cornelia said, after Will nodded reluctantly she continued, “I don't know how it got so far out of control but I did use to love all of the attention until I started realizing most people only liked me because not only was I an infielder, I was one of the most popular. They…they use me Will to get popularity, they couldn't care less about me. I hear all the remarks they make when they think I'm not listening and it hurts but I'm weak, too weak to do anything about it and to scared to give it up. That's why I pushed you away so much, I was afraid of caring for you too much and you turning into one of the people who only used me.”

 

“I would never use you Cornelia, you're my friend and I love you. I do understand where your coming from. The fear I mean…before we moved here I had friends I knew for years but I started seeing their thoughts…they…they all really hated me and I was so scared of all you guys hating me like they did and was only trying to be nice.” Will said.

 

“Then you heard us?” Cornelia asked, all ready knowing the answer. “I'm so sorry, Will. It…it was all my fault. I do admit I was jealous of you but…I was more scared of you just…I'm so sorry, Will.”

 

“Me too, Cornelia.” Will said, holding out her hand, “Friends?”

 

Cornelia smiled and clasped Will's hand then pulled her into a hug which surprised Will, “Sisters.”

 

“Thanks, Cornelia.” Will said.

 

“Will…I'm in for the training, I think this is a good idea and the sooner we get rid of Phobos the sooner we can get back to normal, except this time it will be better, I promise.”

 

“Thank you Cornelia, for everything.” Will said.

 

“What are big sisters for.” Cornelia smirked, “So tell me Will, how is he?”

 

“How is he?” Will asked, looking at Cornelia puzzled, unsure of what she is talking about.

 

“You know, Will…in bed, I want all the juicy details.” Cornelia said, her smirk growing as Will turned a shade of red deeper than her hair.

 

“We never…we haven't…I mean…we….” Will said, waving her hands making warding gestures.

 

“Come on, Will, let's get back to the others.” Cornelia said leading Will back before looking back long enough to say, “You can tell me later, I want a full report.”

 

“Corneliaaaaaa!” Will cried out, turning even brighter.

 

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Nabiki sat looking at her eldest sister as the sat in her room where no one would bother them while they talked.

 

“Are you sure that you found him?” Kasumi asked happily.

 

“Maybe…I'm going to fly there and see if he's there myself. I…I want to see what's going on before I tell anyone else.” Nabiki said.

 

“Please tell him how sorry I am for the way I acted…I...I snapped and blamed him for mother's shrine being destroyed and lashed out at him when it wasn't his fault. Please tell him no matter what I'm sorry and I'll always think of him as a little brother.”

 

“I will, I promise.” Nabiki said hugging her sister, “I hope he can forgive both of us.”

 

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`I can't believe them!' Akane raged in her mind as she listened, it seemed that they found Ranma and was going to keep it from everyone else. Ranma belonged to her, he was given to her and she wouldn't give him up to anyone. The Amazon bimbo, the Kuonji hussy or the red haired slut. Akane would show all of them what a real martial artist was like and make sure the worthless freak understood who he belonged to.

 

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“We must do something, Oracle.” Tibor said looking at the scrying pool over the Oracle's shoulder.

 

“None of this was anticipated…I don't even think it was part of destinys plan but there is no way I can split the boy up from the keeper. Even if I wanted to the results of doing so would be devastating. I only wish I could see what the boy will chose…the path of darkness or light. It would be so easy for him to go in either way.” The Oracle said.

 

“Why can't you just remove him then?” Tibor asked.

 

“Look closely old friend as the sit close together. There auras are in perfect synch and…” The Oracle started until Tibor's gasp interrupted him.

 

“There's a red line connecting the two.” Tibor said in shock.

 

“Yes old friend, the two are bonded.” The Oracle said, “Never before has a keeper bonded so closely to someone that there very life force was in synch with each other. There is no way to tell what the consequences of this happening will be.”