Just Normal Girls A/N: I'm back from Ichibancon, and it was a blast! I met Todd Haberkorn and Lisa Ortiz, who were both hilarious. I also got a katana, keyblade, Master Sword, a plush Kirby, Simon, and T-shirt. And now I have the inspiration to continue this. Chapter 4: More Questions, Few Answers Ranma woke up with feeling of warmth all around her. She opened her eyes to see Shampoo still asleep holding her. Ranma took the time to get a look at the sleeping Amazon. She looked so adorable with her purple hair draped over her face. The girl opened her eyes after a few minutes, the girl opened her eyes, "Nihao Airen." "Morning Shampoo. You need to take a bath or something before you leave?" "No, Shampoo just go home now. Airen go to school now." "Right, I gotta get going." "Airen still take Shampoo to date, yes?" "I promised I would Shampoo, and I always keep my promises." Ranma went downstairs as Shampoo jumped out the window. She sat down in the dining room as Nodoka brought out breakfast. As soon as she set it down, it was starting to disappear. Nodoka was so happy that Ranma had gotten her regular gusto back when eating. That meant she was in a good mood. "Ranma, you certainly seem to be happy right now." "Umm...Yeah...I guess so." "Did you and your lady friend have a good talk last night?" Ranma choked on her food. Sputtering words that sounded like 'How did you know?' "Dear, you really think I wouldn't check on you after what happened yesterday? It's perfectly alright to me." Ranma gulped down what wasn't spat out after that statement, "You...you really mean it?" "Of course sweetie. I know you're really a boy on the inside, and I accept that. I'm not saying I wouldn't like to see you marry a strong husband, but you were my son before, and you probably always will be. This Shampoo girl seems to make you happy, and if that's what you want, I'll support it." Ranma started playing with the tip of her ponytail, "I don't know Mom. Shampoo really wants to make this work, but I just don't know. If I meet a woman I like, I'll be seen as a pervert. But I don't think I'll ever love a guy. I think I won't be able to have a stable relationship with anyone ever again." "Honey, if anyone deserves to be happy it's you. You've spent your whole life helping others. Don't you think you should do something for yourself for once?" Ranma sighed, "Yeah, I guess you're right Mom." "And if you want to take Shampoo somewhere special, I know a part of Tokyo you can take her without being judged." "Really Mom? How do you know?" "I may have dabbled in some things when I was your age." Genma's nose started bleeding while listening to the conversation. Change of Scene Natsuru stepped out of her Western shower with her blue hair down so she could wash it more efficiently. She was lost in thought ever since what happened last night. 'Haruhi is gonna ask Ranma about her curse, I just know it. She seems to be okay with me being a guy, but is she really okay with it because we're just friends? I like her, a lot. I got Shizuku off my back, and Akane and Mikoto are back at the old school. If I did ask her out, would she want me to be a guy? This is making my head spin. I don't wanna be hurt like with Sakura.' A/N: Ask me if you have no idea what the last paragraph was about. Natsuru put her hair up in her traditional style. "Natsuru, you gonna get it on with the boygirl, not the boy boygirl, I mean the girl boygirl. I mean it just makes sen-" Harakiri Tiger was cut off by being thrown into the trash can again. Change of Scene Ranma ran into the dark haired girl from yesterday on her way to school. "Hello Ranma-san." "Hi Shizuku-San, is there a problem?" "No, I just wanted to see if you were feeling okay. I saw your fight with the man from yesterday. A friend of yours?" "Not anymore he ain't." "Oh...an ex boyfriend?" "WHAT!" "It was a joke. Really, you and Natsuru are just way too easy." "Yeah, about that. How do you know Natsuru again?" "I was the President of our old school, but I'm also a Red Kampfer. Natsuru and I started out rough but ultimately made a pact to help fight the White Kampfer." "The White Kampfer?" "Their jobs is to make sure us Reds and Blues get to fighting. As you can imagine, that means they're the toughest ones out there." "Why would Natsuru hate you then?" "Maybe because I tried to kill him one day, and love him another." "I know the feeling." The two continued on their way to school where Natsuru and Haruhi were waiting for them. "Hey guys." Ranma said. "Ranma, can I talk to you for a minute? In private?" Haruhi asked. "Sure Haru-Chan." Haruhi took Ranma to the side of the school where no one would notice them. She immediately looked around for any signs of being followed. "Ranma, Natsuru and I had an interesting conversation yesterday after we left your place." "Oh...um...really?" "I know that Natsuru is a Kampfer, and that she's a he. I want a straight answer with no lies right now. Ranma, are you really a girl?" Ranma's blue eyes met Haruhi's hazel ones, and she noticed that she was being completely serious. Ranma took a deep breath, "I am...now anyway. But I really was a boy most of my life." "Then what happened? Why are you a girl now?" "A few months ago, I was locked in my cursed form by a Prince with the same curse as me. I tried...I tried as best as I could. But in the end..." Ranma couldn't get the last part out as she started to break down and cry. Haruhi put her hands on the redhead's shoulders. "Ranma, is it really that bad being a girl?" "I just don't know. I don't hate it as much as I used to, but I just wish I had the choice now. Like I could be a boy one day and a girl another. But in everyone's eyes, I'm one or the other. I don't know who I am anymore." "Ranma, everyone wishes they could just pick their gender. But we play with the cards we're dealt with. Look at Natsuru, he didn't want to wake up a girl, and she's dealing with it just fine." "Okay Haruhi, but you don't see me as some freak?" "How could I? Everyone thought I was a boy at Ouran." Change of Scene Ukyo just got out of Furinkan for the day and started to get her restaurant ready for the day. Konatsu was getting his flowery kimono on while Ukyo started to ditch her uniform and put on her work uniform. Things had gotten really out of hand after Ranma left. The Principal saw the opportunity to try and shear every head available now that Ranma couldn't protect the students anymore. A few dozen got the bad end as Ukyo and Akane tried fighting off as many attempts as possible. Not only that, but it seemed that things had become somewhat darker since the martial artist left. He was the center of attention, that one spark that started every party. He caused trouble a lot, but it was never dull and boring. But now that was out the window, Ranma was a girl, and always would be one. Ukyo contemplated loving Ranma's girl form too. It wasn't that big a deal, she spent ten years pretending to be a boy. Plus, she had a knack for attracting SheMales like Tsubasa and Konatsu. Her thought bubble popped when she heard the flutter of her welcome curtain and looked to see Akane standing there. "Oh, Akane. What are you doing here?" "Um...I may have tried cooking and blew up the kitchen. Anyway, can I get half a dozen pork specials?" "Sure," Ukyo started making the pizza when she started talking to her rival, "You thinking about him?" "No, I'm thinking about her. There is no him anymore." "Well, I was too. I think I might be able to love Ranma even if she's never a man again. You can call me a pervert all you want, but it's just how it is." "You're not a pervert. I was thinking the same thing. I just don't know. I loved Ranma, but because no other MAN had ever done so much for me. I don't wanna pressure her either, I know Shampoo is still interested." "...Akane, does Nabiki know where Mrs. Saotome's house is?" Change of Scene School ended and the three girls started their walk back to Ranma's house. Natsuru stopped for a second and Ranma turned to see her. "What's wrong Natsu-chan?" "Uh...Ranma can you go on ahead? We'll catch up." "Okay, don't be late." When Ranma was out of hearing range, Haruhi asked Natsuru, "What's going on Natsuru?" "Well...I was wondering if...maybe...well...Haruhi...would you go on a date with me?" "You wanna go on a date with me?" "Yeah, I know it was stupid I'm sorry." "I'd love to." "Really?" "Yeah, It'll be fun." "You're okay with going on a date with a girl?" "Of course I am, my first kiss was with a girl." After that, the two met up at Ranma's place where they told her what happened. "Hey that's great. I was gonna take Shampoo on a date. We can double date if you want." "Yeah, that'd be great." Natsuru said. "Oh, a double date, and not a man in sight. Just like my prom night." Nodoka said. The three girls sweatdropped at the statement. Change of Scene Hikaru looked at the picture of him and Haruhi during their day shopping together. He missed her probably more than Tamaki. He took a swig of the coke that Haruhi showed him was a great drink during that day. "Hey Hikaru, are you feeling okay?" "No, I miss Haruhi." "You're still on about that? You can't dwell on that. She's in the commoner's school now and there's nothing we can do about that." The twin played by Todd Haberkorn sighed, "Yeah, but I can't get her out of my head. You don't really know what you have until it's gone. Like this coke." he said as he downed the last of the bottle contents. "Then just go pay her a visit." "Yeah, but if I tell her, she'll invite the other guys and the boss'll ruin it. I want it to be something special, like our date was." "Then surprise her. I'll tell the guys that you're busy with something. Then you go and see Haruhi. Maybe take her to a movie or somethin'." "You know, I think I might do that. I'm so lucky to have you Kaoru." "You have to do that yaoi crap outside the club too?" End of Chapter 4 I know Nodoka is OOC, but she basically had no character in the manga. I'm not just gonna have her shout grandkids whenever Ranma has an emotional moment with someone. Anyway, please Review and thanks for reading.
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Just Normal Girls
Chapter 04: More Questions, Few Answers
By: adakun13