Ranma found Akane and Kodachi moments later. Her conscious had bothered her to the point where she had felt that she needed to set thing right with Akane, personally. Only now she found that Akane had been a victim, too.
At least they got along much better, now.
Of course, they mysterious thing she noticed had nothing to do with Akane or Kodachi, but herself. Despite what Ryoga said, she didn't seem to have any problem finding her way around...
well, a mystery for another time. Right now, they all had another concern - breaking the news to their families. Or at least the Tendo and Saotome families - the Hibikis wouldn't care, and the other Kunos could go to hell as far as Kodachi was concerned.
After waking Kodachi up and freeing Akane (and they both getting dressed.) Ranma led then back to Ryoga to talk.
"So, you're, okay with the changes, Ranma?" Akane asked her.
Ranma looked up into the face of the man that used to be her shorter, female fiancee. "Yeah. It's weird, but I am. And I wouldn't go back if I could. It probably helps that I've been female before, though. How're you holding up?"
Akane smiled, "It's not so bad. Of course, I don't have to adjust as much as you, but..."
"What do you mean?"
"Akane smiled, closed her eyes, and suddenly changed into herself! Well, not quite... Akane went from being a tall, bishonen man to being a slightly taller and bustier form of her original body. Opening her eyes, Akane said, "It seems Kodachi has varied tastes..."
Ranma couldn't help it, she began to laugh.
Meanwhile, Ryoga was getting the run down on Kodachi's life. "Damn, and I thought Ranma had it bad. Genma only did that kind of stuff because he's an idiot who tried to rush things or didn't finish reading the instructions. But what your brother did was deliberate... I think you'll want to get away from him entirely. And soon."
Kodachi seemed to regain some of her previous attitude. "I can take care of myself, thank you. Tatewaki will not be a problem."
"No, you can't." Ryoga said. "Not right now. You see, you and Ranma are in the same boat."
That got Akane's attention. "Hmm?" Ranma looked to the other conversation too.
Ryoga blushed. "Umm, I think those rings must have a fertility spell on them or something... like Ranma, Kodachi is pregnant."
Kodachi suddenly felt faint, but then was supported by the arms of Akane - who had become male again. Akane looked to be resisting the urge to kiss her, but Kodachi solved that by kissing him.
After a few moment, a cough from Ryoga reminded them that they were not alone. Turning to them, he resumed speaking. "So, as I was saying, Kodachi really should get the hell away from her family as soon as possible. Even if you can keep Tatewaki out of her life, do you two want to risk letting him get any hold in your child?"
That thought caused both Akane and Kodachi to pale. Kodachi placed her palm over her abdomen. No, she couldn't let her father or brother have anything to do with HER baby...
"As for our families," Ranma said, finally addressing the issue at hand, "I think we can safely say that they won't be happy, and will try to fix this. So it will probably be for the best if, after we tell them, we all relocate somewhere else for a while."
Akane looked sad at the thought of cutting herself off from her family, but couldn't disagree. "I think she's right. We'd better get this over with."
***
The announcement went over just about as well as the couples thought. None of them liked the idea, and none of them thought it was permanent. In the end, they were forced to knock out the fathers, and Kodachi tied up the women. Ranma and Akane gathered the few possessions they wanted to take (neither having much clothing left that fit made it quick) and then they left.
Outside the dojo, the couples said their farewells. They would try to keep in touch if they could, but it would be best for everyone if they didn't live in the same area.
(Posted Mon, 10 Jan 2005 18:34)
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