Ranma's New Fiance

Here's my latest installment, I swear I keep on coming up with crazy twists and turns to add to this thing, its taking on a life of its own! Really enjoying writing this story, it actually seems to write itself.

However, I am collaborating with another writer on here to co-author a brilliant story that he's mainly written the plot for. Should be fun, he's into fluff and waff and I'm into lemons. It most likely shall be posted on my account as he doesn't like posting lemons on his waff account, but it shall be by both of us.

Sid

Mousse

Mousse paced around their place as he had been for three days. Three long, long days since he'd last saw Ranma, since his mother had told him of her departure. He checked everywhere he could think of, even when it meant that he'd been ridiculed about not being able to satisfy his woman. Finally he turned into a duck and had flown in every direction he could think of until he was forced to turn back out of sheer exhaustion. He didn't understand why she'd left or why she hadn't even said goodbye to him. He was worried about her he realized it and damn it, though he loathed admit it, he missed her. Their home seemed so silent without the talkative girl and her sweet, high girlish voice.

He'd been so wrong about her; Ranma was not only kind and noble, but sweet in her way. Mousse had also re-examined their arguments about who would get to claim Shampoo and realized that she never had wanted her in the first place. The only reason why Ranma had accepted his challenges were because she just liked to spar and didn't care what the prize was. He could have challenged her over a juice box and she would have fought just as hard. His lips twitched briefly into a smile as he imagined himself issuing that challenge "I, Mu Tzu of the Chinese Amazon challenge you, Ranma Saotome to combat and the prize shall be one kiwi-lime juice box"

He was worried about Ranma. Worried about Ranma? Was he insane? If there was one person on the planet he shouldn't worry about it, it was her. But he didn't like the idea of her traveling alone, even if she was still Ranma and hoped that she'd at least had the sense to travel in male form. Yes she remained just as deadly while in female form, but it was a very short female form and there were men who strived to dishonour Amazon females. 'She'd just kick their asses, come home annoyed and complain about some guy trying to cop a feel' his brain supplied.

'Coping a feel' that was another thing that was bothering him, in some ways Ranma was still sexually innocent and probably wouldn't think that it could go beyond a few gropes as Kuno used to do. Kuno may have been a pervert, but he wasn't a rapist. He tried to imagine the Ranma fighting against a fleet of bandits, she would be having fun mocking them and probably defeating most of them, until one of them snuck up behind her and knocked her unconscious. He imagined her waking to a group of gloating men and her screams as they tore into her tiny, perfect body. His heart raced at this idea. Did she even have a pot and camp stove to boil water or a hot springs along the way? She could be dead in a ditch by now! "Ranma!" he cried aloud in anguish.

Ranma trudged wearily towards home; she wondered what the hell was wrong with her. Perhaps she was coming down with something? She could swear that she had put on some weight and her belly kept cramping up. Had she eaten something that had disagreed with her? Her breasts seemed slighter bigger and even the soft cotton of her undershirt rubbing against her suddenly sensitive nipples felt like sand paper. Then there was the feeling of fatigue and weird moods. She'd found herself yelling at mosquitoes, as if that helps get rid of them! Finally her lower back ached. All of these things could be attributed to sleeping rough and the punishing pace that she set for herself in order to retrieve what she needed and be back in time. All in all she felt exhausted, hungry, tired and irritable. She was disgusted with herself that she, who'd spent more then half her life living outdoors, had become such a pussy after having a real home and comfortable futon for over a year. She pushed open the door wearily and prayed that Mousse had some food ready; she was starving despite the stomach cramps when she heard Mousse cry "Ranma!"

She wondered about the over dramatic sound of his voice and answered "yes?" suddenly she was enveloped in a tight hug; she made a sound in surprise as her abused nipples were being crushed against a rock hard chest.

Mousse hugged her fiercely then thrust her from him and snarled, "where the hell have you been, I've been worried sick!" Ranma could only stare into his angry face and realized that he really had been worried.

"Mousse, you know that I can take care of myself" she snapped back.

He slumped and then rubbed his face with his hands "I know that you can, but it's hard not to assume the worst when someone you care about disappears without even a proper goodbye. I won't ever try and tell you what to do or where to go, but only ask if you want to take a sudden vacation, you tell someone where you're going or take someone with you" he said.

"You really were worried about me?" she asked in a softer tone of voice.

"Of course I was. Wouldn't you worry if I disappeared like that?" he asked.

Ranma studied him and realized that he was right, she would worry about him. "I'll be more considerate in the future" she said.

Mousse studied her and realized that she looked like she'd been to hell and back. Her clothes looked like they'd been slept in, her complexion too pale, her eyes bloodshot and even her glorious read hair looked dull and unwashed. "Are you okay?" he asked her with some concern.

She shrugged, "I think I'm coming down with something" she said dismissively.

"Where have you been?" Mousse finally asked.

"Jusenkyo" she replied.

"W-what were you doing there?" Mousse stammered.

"Getting this for you, happy seventeenth birthday. I can't change what happened to you, but I can make you a complete man" she said and handed him a bottle of water.

"It can't be" he said with shock.

"Water from the spring of the drowned man" she said, "I had to rush there and back to make it on time for your birthday."

"I thought that the spring is no longer running?" Mousse said, his heart hammering in his chest.

"The guide has collected water samples over the years from all of the springs. I appealed to his sweet nature and he agreed. It's the right one, we tested a little on a worm, it was quite the sight seeing that little man try and wiggle into the ground. Do you like it?" she asked hesitantly. She was answered by Mousse giving her the deepest, sweetest kiss that she'd ever received, it made the blood sing in her veins and she got even more lightheaded.

After he pulled away, he buried his face in her hair "this is the nicest thing that anyone has ever done for me. I don't know how to thank you enough. How did you even know it was my birthday, I never told you? " he said in a voice choked with emotions. He was going to be a complete man when he saw Shampoo! She would be so happy!

"I got your birthday update from facebook" Ranma explained.

Mousse was bemused "I was surprised when you accepted your friendship request" he said.

"Why not? I happen to like you. I even have Kuno as a friend on there. I like your avatar by the way. Who took it for you?" Ranma asked.

Mousse looked chagrinned; "I used a tripod and the timer delay on my camera." The photo of him showed him rearing back with his wing-like blades extended. "It took several tries to get it right; I was too embarrassed to ask Shampoo to take it lest she know I was trolling online for friends." Ranma winced as at a particularly sharp pain in her belly. "What's wrong with you?" Mousse asked.

"It's nothing" Ranma said embarrassed. Then her belly growled and that caused her to blush.

Mousse sprang into action "I was about to make rice balls for tonight. Why don't I run you a bath while you change into something comfortable and then we can eat when you're done?" he suggested.

"That sounds wonderful" Ranma said with a sigh, thinking that there would be nothing like a hot bath to soak away her unusual body pains. Ranma retreated to her room and started to get undressed. She gratefully shrugged out of her grubby clothes, until she noticed that the crotch of her boxer shorts looked darker than usual. She picked them up and discovered the bloodstains. Although she registered what it must be; she still shrieked in surprise. Feet pounced down the hall to her room and Mousse rushed in. "Ranma are you alright, did a cat get into your room?" he asked in panic. He now accepted her fear and no longer laughed at it. When she'd told him what her father had done, it had lowered Mousse's opinion of Genma. Mousse now thought her fear no stupider than his of bees, something that she'd found amusing when one decided to land on him one day.

"I'm bleeding" she said stupidly, not able to say the words 'I got my period.'

"You got your period" Mousse said understanding. "I went to a drug store in town to pick up what you might need in preparation for this" he explained and took out two boxes from under the sink. "These are tampons, they insert inside you with a special applicator to absorb your flow and these are panty liners, they just stick to your underwear. Both have to be replaced every few hours" he explained.

Ranma looked squeamish at the thought of using the tampons, "I'll think I'll just try the panty liners" she said.

"Take these every few hours; they're Midol, they're good for bloating, cramps, headache and fatigue" Mousse explained handing her the bottle. "You'll be fine, your period should only last about three to five days"

"I might have to be like for almost a week?" Ranma complained.

"Suck it up princess and go take your bath" he said giving her a pat on the bottom, and then paused in the doorway. "Ranma, I'm glad you're home" he admitted

She turned to look at him in surprise and then replied "it's good to be home. After the best bath she'd ever taken, which made her feel a little better. She opened one of her packages of panties and distastefully fastened a panty liner to it, and then she pulled on a pair of jogging pants and a sweat shirt. She paused in the doorway and took in the sight of Mousse capably shaping the rice balls and expertly wrapping the noori around that base, he hummed the same Chinese love song that he always did when he was cooking.

Ranma finally understood what it was to be married; it wasn't about silly dresses or what sort of food to serve, but having someone miss you when you were away and fussing over you when you came home. Ranma was home, she realized and wondered how Shampoo could have ever abused and rejected so sweet a person. Mousse paused in his preparations, had he had realized Ranma was going to Jusenkyo, he would have asked her to pick him up a bottle from the spring of the drowned girl. 'Wouldn't have that been a great wedding gift for Shampoo?' he thought and made his maniacal smile.

Mousse smiled when Ranma ate even more food then normal, he just kept putting more on her plates as he knew she needed the calories. He'd learn when it came to cooking for Ranma Saotome to make enough food to feed an army. "Man that was good" she declared. "Now what should we do? Seeing how it's your birthday and all" she asked.

Mousse looked at the still exhausted girl and said "how about we make some popcorn and watch TV?" he suggested.

"That doesn't sound like much of a birthday to me?" she replied.

"We'll celebrate another day" he said. Ranma popped the popcorn in the microwave and returned to find Mousse lying across the couch. He unfolded his arms and said "lie down on top of me"

Ranma said "I don't think I'm up for this tonight"

Mousse laughed and pulled her down so she lay between his legs with her back and head resting on his torso and wrapped his arms around her. Ranma felt a little awkward at first then realized that it felt nice just to be held this way. It was the first time that they'd just snuggled and she liked it. She especially liked when his large hand slipped under her sweat shirt to rub her belly in slow, tight circles, the warmth of his hand seemed to sooth her cramps a bit. "Someone's bloating a bit" he teased her. She just gave him a relaxed smile. She needed this she realized, being touched, being held and letting someone else take care of her for once. She felt completely relaxed and was soon asleep. Mousse could only smile as she clung to him like a child while he carried her to bed. "Goodnight Mousse, I still have another present for you" she said while he tucked her in.

"I can't wait" he whispered as he kissed her cheek.

Ranma was relieved when her period was over and had made Mousse promise not to use the water until then. She nervously dawned the corset and black stocking. She blushingly pulled the panties up over the stocking toeholds just as Amanda had instructed her in order for it to make it easier to remove them. She pulled on a bulky robe over top and joined Mousse outside. It was about to rain and he had the bottle of water in his hand. "I guess I just have to pour it over myself?" he said nervously.

"Seems to be the only way to do it" she agreed.

"Ranma there might be enough here for two, are you sure you don't want to try?" Mousse offered.

Ranma thought about it, a year ago she would have killed Mousse for the cure, but now she had made peace with her changing body. It no longer bothered her in the least; she was hot in either form. "I know that this is going to sound weird coming from me, but I prefer to have options" she said.

"Okay, here goes nothing" Mousse said and unceremoniously dumped the bottle over his head.

"Well, feel anything?" Ranma asked.

"Damp" Mousse answered. "Do you have the cold water ready?" he asked her.

"Sure it's been on ice for hours" she said handing him the bucket.

Then the sky burst and cool rain came pouring down. Ranma watched Mousse in expectation; and he remained a man. He threw back his head, extended his arms and laughed delightedly, then picked up Ranma and whirled her around until she was giggling her head off. He set her down under a tree. "You're so awesome" he exclaimed.

"I'm so glad you liked my present" she said pushing the damp strands of hair away from his face.

"Liked it? I loved it!" he said and whirled her around again.

"I have the other one ready" she said and slipped off her bathrobe, not caring about the damp conditions. Mousse made a sound somewhere between a moan and a whimper when he looked at her. "Do you like me in these?" Ranma asked.

Mousse's mouth crashed down on hers as he drew her breasts over the edge of her corset and flicked her nipples. They were both slick with rain but neither cared. He got on his knees and feverishly pulled her panties down her toned legs, to drive his tongue into her already sopping pussy. Although the rain was cool, Ranma's body felt hot wherever he touched her, she whimpered and wrapped her legs around him while he drove himself inside her and fucked her up against the tree. She moaned and gasped as water dripped from them both and he sucked her rain slick nipples until they both reached their orgasms at the same time. Hand-in-hand and giggling like a pair of lunatics; they ran back inside to continue making love in dryer conditions, forgetting both Ranma's robe and panties were still outside.

"We have to get new neighbours" Fot Pouder commented to his wife.

The next day Ranma was in a really good mood as she taught her class, she led her pupils through their katas with a sparkling humour that left little doubt to the married ladies what had put her in such a good mood. She was practically glowing. The class was just winding down when Kong Dom put in an appearance.

"Hello Sister Kong Dom" Ranma said cheerfully as people whispered "what's she doing here?"

She pushed back her cloak and smiled at her friend "I hope you don't mind my stopping in to see you. I had to cut my visit with my sister short as my father came home. I left Mel-Li with your honoured husband" she explained. Ranma frowned when someone snorted at Mousse being described as honoured.

"Class dismissed and the next person to make a comment about either Mousse or Kong Dom may leave my classes permanently" Ranma said sharply and everyone scurried away. She turned back to her friend "Mousse's always happy to see her. Have you news from your family?" she asked her.

"My little sister is getting married" Kong Dom said, accepting a cup of tea.

"Such happy news, now its time to find a husband for yourself" Ranma teased.

"I don't think you understand, I'm not supposed to marry for fear of tainting the Amazonian bloodlines" Kong Dom explained.

"What sort of bullshit is that?" Ranma snarled.

"Men are permitted to with special permission of the high council because there are fewer boys born to girls and we need every male of breeding age that we can get. Mousse had to take three HIV tests and STD tests for a year before they even considered allowing him to marry someday. As I have a daughter of rape of dubious bloodlines, I would only be allowed to marry if I abandoned her. I can't do that, I love her" Kong Dom said.

"Nor should you have to" Ranma said furiously. "Do you mind me asking how it happened?" she asked.

Kong Dom shut her eyes at the memory "it was during a hunting party, I had gotten separated from my unit and being it hot and sticky, I decided to take a bath in a stream. I heard men coming and tried to get to my weapons. They gave my naked body these leers. I fought them off, I was really kicking ass until I slipped on a wet rock and fell down. There seemed to be too many to count as then held me down and took turns with me, laughing the entire time. Afterwards they said I was 'choice' and let me go. My sisters found me and had to report what happened to the council. I barely had enough time to pack before I was turned out of the village with no chance to even clean myself up. They left me at the front gate and shut it behind me with a red cloak, a small bag of clothes and no where to go. It was Mousse who came to find me, the only one in an entire village who would talk to me. There was this scrawny little thirteen year old boy, barely out of puberty, with these huge glasses and white robe three times too big for him. He tried to comfort me. He was nice to me, yet I used to laugh at him; we all did. He told me that he understood what I was going through, and then took me to his mother's place. She let me stay with her and gave me a job on her farm. She explained to me that all children were important when I learned about Mei-Li and helped me with her birth. I would probably have died without Mousse and Amanda, I would do anything for them" she said.

"That's a sad story" Ranma sympathized.

"It's not too bad, my sister is willing to see me and I have a good job. I got my heavy machinery license with Amanda's help, so I'm employable almost everywhere in the world now and I have a Mei-Li" Kong Dom said.

"You could always marry Mousse in a few years" Ranma joked.

Kong Dom snorted "he's a full ten years younger then me, no thanks. Though he is growing up to be really good looking" she said looking pointedly at Ranma. Ranma blushed. "He's like a younger brother to me, I'd hoped that when he went to Japan that he'd find a nice outsider to marry and forget about Shampoo and here you are" she said.

"I did kind of trick him in marrying me" Ranma admitted with a blush.

"Do tell" Kong Dom said and sat forward. "He accidently hit you with a rock and you insisted that he defeated you? That's the lamest marriage defeat I've ever heard!" she said with a laugh.

"I wanted to get out of my marriage of kiss or death to Shampoo and she told me the only way I could was by marrying another Amazon and Mousse and Cologne were the only other ones I knew in Nerima. I decided that Mousse was much more preferable to Cologne" Ranma explained.

"A teething warthog is preferable to either" Kong Dom agreed.

So you didn't care for Shampoo?" Ranma asked.

"Psycho, always been a little sneak and has had more men in her panties than her own vagina" Kong Dom declared. "Now I'm not just here to visit you, I have a favour to ask of you. Would you be willing to learn to drive Amanda's hummer?" she asked.

Ranma gulped at the thought of driving that beast of a machine "why me?" she asked.

"No one knows how long Amanda's health is going to hold out and she's the only one who has a car in the village. She taught me to drive it, but I don't live in the village, but a couple of towns away. In case of emergency someone besides me should know how to drive it.

Ranma thought about that "okay, but you have to do me a favour. Do you know how to contact the rest of The Weak?"

"We don't have a newsletter of website or anything, but yeah we all know each other. Why?" she asked.

"I want to change the law making it necessary for people to leave their homes if they've been raped and I'm going to need your help. Mousse's research about Amazon history has turned up some interesting facts that I'm sure the elders would rather not be known, that just might help sway them to our side. I have a private interview Cologne tomorrow to discuss this and another matter with her" Ranma said with a grin that could only be described as evil. Ranma's cell phone rang and the call display read that is was Mousse. "Hi Mousse, I'm here with Kong Dom" she answered.

"My mother was playing with Mei-Li and she collapsed, we have to get her to the hospital" he whispered, trying to repress his panic so that Mei-Li wouldn't become scared.

"We'll be right there after we get the hummer" Ranma assured him and told the older woman about what had happened, then they both ran towards Amanda's farmhouse.