Ranma did have a Genetic memory that not only accessed his alien DNA, but also his human DNA as well. However, even then he was unable to comprehend the words the adults had been saying to him, when they tried to help him. Language wasn't necessary for survival, so his genetic memory of language wasn't accessed. Even if it had, it would be rather fragmented. The genetic memory of his parents' martial arts on the other hand.... well lets just ay that the passing good Samaritans were rather surprised when the blood covered boy leaped over them and ran into the night, disabling a police officer with a well placed strike along the way.
So Ranma had fled into the country side. It was much better here, more food to eat and less 'big people' to threaten him. It was perfect. Ranma Hissed happily as he gnawed on the carcass of a rabbit he caught. It was then that he heard it, a piercing scream. Curious he leapt up into the tree's and investigated the sound.
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It had been such a gorgeous day. The family had decided to go out on a picnic in the countryside. After eating they had decided to lay back and enjoy the weather. Their 3-year old daughter had decided to go exploring as well. Normally this wouldn't have been a problem, except for a small event nearby. A zoo truck had crashed which had released the animal it was transporting, a black panther heading for the Tokyo zoo.
It was this wounded and angry cat that the three year old stumbled upon. When she tried to pet the kitty, it lashed out. Fortunately the three year old had stumbled and only got a minor slash to her arm. She immediately ran off, the injured cat following. It looked like she might make it to the clearing where her parents were, than she tripped. Tumbling over she saw the wounded animal getting ready to pounce, and screamed again.
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Ranma watched the female being chased from the trees, his head tipped to the side hissing curiously. Then he saw her fall, and the predator prepare to pounce. He would have left then and there, but then his enhanced senses felt something from the young girl. A strange power, currently dormant, but there nonetheless.
Once again his Alien DNA awoke and the third genetic priority of an alien was recognized. Serve and obey the QUEEN!
In his mind a simple equation was worked out:
Female of species + strange power= Queen
Queen immature + large predator= Danger to Queen!
His acidic blood boiled. The Queen was in danger! PROTECT THE QUEEN!
With a loud hiss, the four year old leapt out of his tree.. Colliding with the pouncing panther. His fist rocketed out in a flat palm strike to the snout of the stunned cat. If he had been a normal four year old this would have just pissed the cat off more, but his DNA enhanced muscles were far from normal. The cat yowled in pain as its nose crunched back into its skull. Then Ranma's other hand came up in a clawed motion to strike the exposed jugular. His claw like nails ripped out the throat, and the cat knew no more.
Hissing slightly, the four year old turned back to his queen. He was surprised to see two 'big people' clutching her and staring at him. Was this another threat?
Taking a sniff, he noted the similarities between their scents. This combined with his human genetic DNA (Which recognized how humans procreate) identified them for him. They were Queen's parental units, tentative allies.
The three year old girl watched as the boy who had saved her hissed at her, momma and poppa.
"T-thank you.... "She murmured. The boy titled his head and hissed questioningly at her.
The girl quickly wiggled out of her parents grasp and approached him. "Thank...you for saving me....ummm... would you like some candy?" The girl giggled as the boy crawled towards her and literally began to eat out of her hand. "Neat... can I keep him momma?"
The woman in question turned nervously to her husband, she had seen that boy kill the cat. Yet now he was acting docile towards her daughter. Fear warred against maternal sympathy for a moment, than sympathy won as she noted the nude dirt covered state the boy was in." Well... I guess... He does seem to like you, and a boy his age shouldn't be alone... what's his name though?"
Her daughter giggled as the boy's tongue shot out licking away the last traces of her candy. "I don't know momma...what's your name?"
Ranma it should be noted was in heaven. He had protected the queen, and than the queen had rewarded him! Rewarded him with sweet food! But wait, the queen had asked him a question. She didn't understand his hisses?
NOW Language became a priority, as he had to please the queen. His Genetic memory drudged up what little he recalled from when he was born and such.
"N....N...Naaammme?" he hissed coarsely, his vocal chords being used for the very first time. He cocked his head as a memory of his birth and naming flashed through him. "Naaame...Name Rannn-mma... Ranma...is Ranma"
He nodded pleased, he had answered his queen!
The girl smiled again "Ranma...neat.. Momma says you can come with us... ummm I guess that's makes you my brother." She giggled happily, she had a brother! Yay! "Oh! I forgot... my name is..."
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