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Raising Ranma	By : SisterAcacia Category: +M to R > Ranma ½ Views: 27455 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 3
Disclaimer: I do not own Ranma 1/2 or the characters from it – Rumiko Takahashi does, along with various publishers. This falls under Fair Use. I make no money off this, (see full Disclaimer in fic)

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Raising Ranko 1: Meeting Mother

By Koumei

Disclaimer: I do not own Ranma 1/2 or the characters from it – Rumiko Takahashi does, along with various publishers. This falls under Fair Use. I make no money off this, and if you find yourself paying to read this, you have been cheated.

Also, this contains sexual content (the spanking of a fictional minor of age 16-17), and you probably know that. Do not proceed if you are under legal age to do so.

Ranma stood at the door, hand half-raised to knock. But there was hesitation, so much hesitation. Ever since the most recent events at the Jusenkyo springs, things had become a whirl...

It seemed like a good enough plan at the time – to return there and seek out the springs that could cure them. But nothing ever went according to plan for his family, he should have known by then. Genma had no intention of being cured, enjoying life as a panda, but he wanted his son to be a man again. Naturally, others had tagged along too – Ryouga and Mousse were hoping to find the same cure as Ranma, and Shampoo likewise wanted to be rid of her own curse. In the end, almost everyone headed there as a group – as was so often the case.

The search had even started well, with them taking a bucket of snails, dropping them into the springs as they went along. It was almost comical, dropping them into the water and seeing what emerged. Only twice did they risk mauling by large, predatory animals with the brains of snails, although there was a rather angry swan at one point.

The problem started with the discovery of the Spring of Drowned Girl. Ranma recognised it on sight, and dropping a snail in confirmed it. He then grinned, carefully scooping up a ladle of it.

“Oh Ryouga... didn't you always say you were jealous of my curse? That you were stuck as... well, we know what, whereas I had the luck of being such a beautiful girl?”

“That was a long time ago, Ranma. Anyway, what makes you bring that up now?”

“Well, today is your lucky day! Think fast!”

He splashed the water at Ryouga, who instinctively dodged it.

“Ranma! What the hell do you think you're doing? I have been cursed enough thanks to you, and I will not let you do it any further... PREPARE TO DIE!”

And so a fight ensued. It was only a matter of time – it was impossible for them to be in the same place for more than a minute or two without a fight resulting. But still, the battle happened. Already, Shampoo dived into the spring to be rid of her own curse while Ryouga tried to maim Ranma, in turn trying to avoid his wrath, laughing all the time. And then it happened.

“Shi-shi Houkudan!”

The blast of angry, miserable energy struck the water, which steamed and boiled, exploding in a spray of hot water. Ranma tried to shield himself to avoid being scalded, but when he opened his eyes... no, her eyes. She blinked. It was hot water, yet he had transformed.

“Huh? That's odd. Hey, gimme' that.”

Taking the kettle from Genma, she poured the hot water over her head. No effect.

“Uh-oh...”

“I guess it's because it was boiling, you were affected by it differently. I suppose hot water changes you now, and cold changes you back.”

Worried, Ranma tried a glass of cold water. No effect.

“But then again, you were already cursed when splashed with cold water, so I guess you're stuck like that forever now.”

“Wh-wh-what? Forever?”

“Hahaha, serves you right, Ranma, you got exactly what was coming to you! HAHAHAHA!”

In the end, the only person to be cured at all was Shampoo. Most of them were downcast on the journey home, and upon their arrival, when all was explained...

“Genma,” Soun told his friend, “this can't be. Our children cannot marry and produce offspring with Ranma like this! You have to do something!”

“I know... he's stuck as a girl 24-7 now, and only the old master likes that. I think it's time I let him fix this himself. No more of my bright ideas. They've never worked so far, maybe he has to do this one on his own.”

“It... it could be for the best. But as long as he does succeed, everything can be well again.”

And so it was that Genma explained it to Ranma – that he, no, she, that she was to leave, to find the answer and cure on her own, so that Ranma could one day return as a man. Ranma just nodded.

“Y'know, I think that is best. After all, you've only ever made things worse with your bright ideas, and besides, I can't stay here. Have you seen Akane's face? If I was really a girl, from the beginning, she would have been a friend. If I was completely male, maybe... well, she might have accepted me, I dunno. But half and half, she didn't like it, and now? Now she sees nothing in me. I'm not saying I want to be with an uncute tomboy anyway, but I can't remain in the house when me being like this is making her miserable. Gimme a few minutes to pack my stuff. I'll return when I'm a man again, to show you I can do it.”

“That's my boy.”

And so it was that Ranma left the Tendo residence, but he soon realised he had nowhere to go, and no idea what to do. In the end, he realised that with this freedom, there was one thing he really could do that he couldn't before: return home to his mother.

So finally, she took a deep breath and knocked on the door. She stared at her feet, until the door opened, where she slowly raised her head to greet her mother.

“Uh... hi.”

“Oh, Ranko, what brings you here today?”

“Well you see...”

And so, over the course of an hour, Ranma explained everything, starting with the first trip to the Springs where he was cursed, covering each of his engagements, his lifestyle living with the Tendo family, his achievements, and finally reaching the most recent tragic event.

“So... I didn't know where to go, but I thought maybe... maybe until I figure out a solution, could I stay with you?”

He remembered Genma's promise that they would commit seppuku if he didn't return as a man, but deep down, he wondered if that would really be the case. Besides, surely he had proved his worth many times over through his actions, even if he did inhabit the soft body of a teenage girl.

“I... I see.” was all Nodoka could really say. She was quite surprised by the whole tale, and it would take a little while to digest.

“Well, why don't you come inside? I'll make you something to eat, and then we can discuss your options, okay?”

“Thanks, mum” was all Ranma could say in reply, slipping her shoes off as she stepped in... only to be caught in a tight embrace.

“I really have missed you. I always should have expected your father to do something stupid, but at least you're safe, and if everything you're saying is true, it shows I have a son to be proud of.”

It was a few hours later that they sat in the dining room, sipping hot tea and eating spicy riceballs with sushi and octopus. Nodoka had had time to consider everything, so started the conversation.

“I think it would be best if, in the situation... well, apparently, one who is locked into the same form regardless of water at the Spring can never return to how they were. So short of some miracle, we probably have to deal with the idea of you being like this forever. But that is okay. Ranma... no, Ranko. I can raise you, away from your idiotic father, but this time, I will just raise you as my daughter. From now on you can just be Ranko, and you can enjoy life as a girl. I am not saying you will need to marry a man, that... where you take your life in that regard is up to you. But for now, you can just be my daughter while you stay with me, and we'll see if you can enjoy becoming a true lady. What do you say to that?”

“Wha? Come on mum, you're kidding, right?” Ranma gulped. “I mean, I was taught to be manly, to be a martial artist all these years. I can't just suddenly be a girl and start doing flower arrangement and junk like that...”

Almost instantly she felt a slap on top of her thigh. It hurt!

“Don't speak like that, Ranko. That is not a ladylike way to speak. Please consider this. You can't try being a man in the body of a girl. Please, won't you accept being loved as my daughter? For me?”

Ranma realised he couldn't say no. Sure, he didn't much like the idea, but really, his mother was letting him back in, and letting him start again. Perhaps life would even be easier, and he could spend a while being doted on while he figured out what to do?

“O-okay... I will try, mother.” he said, using the feminine “I” to show he meant it.

“Thank you, Ranko. I know this is right. No more worrying that you'll be injured in fights, and the knowledge that you will be there for me to care for properly. First thing tomorrow, we can get you some new clothes more befitting you. I'll set a futon up tonight for you to sleep on, but I'll see about arranging for a soft bed, too. And I'll make sure you know how to properly look after your body. There are things you could avoid before, by just staying male most of the time. But now, there are things you will have to learn. But all in good time. I promise you, Ranko, this will work out well, and you will end up actually happy. And if your good-for-nothing father returns...”

Suddenly, the katana was in her hand.

“Then I will take his head in payment for your suffering.”

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