Disclaimer: I do not own of the characters of Ranma ½. There is a slight crossover with DBZ in this story but not much. WARNING...THE LEMON SCENE AT THE END IS A LITTLE DIRTY! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
Love Begins at the Carnival
Ranma paced around the koi pond. He looked up at Akane’s window and sighed.
“What’s the worst that can happen? She’ll punch me into next week; oh well, she’s done it before,” he groaned. Ranma kept thinking about whether or not he should ask her. He thought about who might cause problems. Shampoo, Mousse, and Cologne had returned to China for a family reunion; Ryoga was off on one of his ‘trips’ again; Kodachi was at the gymnastics’ championships; and Happosai was at the lingerie convention in Tokyo. Nope, he was clear of interruptions. Ranma summoned his courage and decided to ask her. He walked into the house and up to Akane’s room. He reached her door and knocked softly.
“Akane, may I come in?” he asked quietly.
“Sure, Ranma, come on in,” a voice answered through the door. Ranma opened the door to see Akane reading on her bed.
“Hi Akane,” he said courteously. Akane gave him her usual smile, and Ranma almost melted.
“Hi Ranma,” she replied.
“Um...Akane, I wanted to ask you something,” he said anxiously. Akane marked her book and closed it.
“What is it?” she asked kindly. Ranma was sweating bullets, but he bit back his fear and pride.
“Akane, you know that the carnival is here in Nerima, right?” he stated.
“Yeah, I know; isn’t it great?” she said happily.
“Well, um...I was wondering if...um...well, if you’re not too busy...that you’d like to go with me tomorrow,” he said nervously. Akane’s eyes widened slightly, but they glittered at him.
“Ranma, are you asking me out?” she said with a grin. Ranma snapped back.
“No, Akane, I was just wondering if you wanted...that is...” Ranma groaned as he lost his train of thought. He always got like this when he tried to talk to Akane, but he conceded. “...well, yeah I guess I am, Akane. If you don’t want to, I understand,” he added and put his head down. Akane shook her head at him; she knew that Ranma went to pieces around her; she felt butterflies in her stomach every time she saw him but never admitted it. She smiled at him tenderly.
“I’d love to go, Ranma,” she said sweetly. Ranma’s head jerked up.
“You would!” he gasped, and Akane nodded at him. ‘Yes!’ Ranma screamed inwardly. “Okay, when would you like to go?” he asked excitedly.
“Well, how about tomorrow afternoon? The carnival looks much prettier at sunset,” she said happily.
‘So do you, Akane,’ Ranma said silently. “Okay, Akane, thanks,” he said gratefully.
“For what?” she asked. Ranma smiled at her.
“Giving me a chance, Akane. We don’t exactly have a lot of free time on our hands,” he said warmly.
“Your welcome, Ranma,” she replied. Ranma walked towards the door and looked back at her.
“Hey, Akane?” he stated.
“Hmm,” she asked. Ranma grinned at her.
“Try not to look too unfeminine,” he quipped. Akane glared at him.
“Why you!” she growled and threw a pillow at him. Ranma easily dodged the pillow and grinned at her.
“That’s my Akane, see you later!” he called and ran out the door before she grabbed any more ammunition. Akane sat on her heels fuming.
“Why that arrogant, conniving...wait a minute! What did he just say?” she gasped as she remembered his last statement. ‘That’s my Akane.’ Akane smiled brightly and returned to reading her book.
The following day couldn’t come fast enough for Ranma. He had been saving money for months to take Akane on a date, and now, it was finally happening. Ranma checked his appearance; he decided to dress more formally than his usual clothes. He pulled on a pair of black slacks and a white dress shirt.
“Well, here goes nothing...” he sighed and looked himself in the mirror. “All right, Ranma, remember, no insults today; Akane agreed to go with you so don’t screw it up,” he said firmly. Ranma sucked in a breath and closed his eyes; he exhaled slowly and walked out of his room. He walked down to Akane’s room and patiently waited for her to come out.
Akane was fixing her hair when she heard a knock at her door.
“It’s me, Akane,” Ranma called.
“I’ll be out in minute,” she replied. Akane stood up and check her appearance. She’d chosen an orange and yellow colored dress with a cravat for a collar, and she had a matching ribbon in her hair. “Well, here we go...” she said and looked herself in the mirror. “Remember, Akane, don’t get angry with him no matter what!” she said firmly. Akane opened her door, and Ranma’s mouth hit the floor.
“Akane, you look great!” he said brightly. Akane smiled at him and let her eyes roam over his form. She’d never seen him in dress clothes before, and damn, did he look good!
“Thank you, Ranma; so do you!” she said warmly. Ranma returned her smile and nodded at her.
“Thanks,” he said politely. Ranma stepped back and extended his arm. “Ladies first, Akane,” he said with a grin. Akane gawked at him for a second; she never knew that Ranma could be so polite. Akane walked downstairs, and Ranma followed. He walked to front door and opened it for her. Akane shook her head at him; this was going to be a very informative day for her; apparently, she’d only seen one side of Ranma Saotome.
Ranma walked beside Akane as they headed for the fairgrounds.
“Akane?” he said softly.
“Yes, Ranma,” she replied.
“Do you mind if I tell you a few things?” he asked.
“No, Ranma, go ahead,” she replied. Ranma gulped and started talking.
“Akane, I wanted to straighten some things out between us. I know that a lot of times you think I’m a jerk, and you pound me. A lot of times I deserve it, but a lot of times you nail me before I can explain,” he stated. Akane’s afterburners were about to fire, but she forced herself to calm down.
“Akane, I also wanted to say that I’m sorry,” he choked out. Akane’s anger disappeared, and she looked into Ranma’s face.
“Apologize for what?” she asked.
“Well, everything, I guess; the list is too long to say everything- my so-called other fiancées, my pop’s stupid arrangement with your father, my curse, my insane lifestyle, and everything else. I’m sorry, Akane. I wish that I could have met you before our fathers engaged us,” he explained.
“Why?” Akane urged on.
“Because I would have seen the ‘real’ you,” he said firmly.
“What are you talking about?” she asked. Ranma stepped closer to her and cautiously took her hand.
“Akane, you put on that tough, un-feminine, tomboyish look, but I know better,” he said with a smile. Akane gawked at him.
“What are you getting at Ranma?” she said anxiously.
“Akane, I know the real you. You’re a vibrant, bright, loving person; you’re also the most un-cute girl that I know!” he said with a smile. Akane retracted and glared at him.
“Ranma, I hate it when you call me that!” she hissed and turned away. Ranma pulled her back to him.
“Akane, you want to know why I call you un-cute?” he asked seriously. Akane stopped walking and looked at him.
“O-okay?” she said nervously. Ranma smiled tenderly and bent down next to her ear.
“Akane, you’re not cute; you’re beautiful!” he said softly in her ear. Akane jumped, and her insides tingled as she felt his hot breath on her skin. Ranma stepped back, and tears came to Akane’s eyes. She looked at Ranma and smiled at him lovingly.
“Oh Ranma, thank you,” she said as tears streamed down her cheeks. Ranma stepped closer and gently wiped away her tears.
“Enough of that, Akane, you’ll get your dress all wet,” he said with a grin. Akane smiled at him, and Ranma wiped away her tears. He trailed his hand down her cheek feeling her soft skin against his strong hand. Akane purred softly as she looked into Ranma’s eyes.
“Ranma, would you do something for me?” she asked softly.
“Name it, Akane,” he said firmly. Akane looked into his eyes lovingly.
“Kiss me, Ranma,” she said firmly. Ranma didn’t jump or run away. He stepped closer and lightly stroked her cheek. He brushed her lips with his thumb. She was so close that he could feel her breath on his skin. He bent down and lightly pressed his lips to hers. Akane was electrified as Ranma gently kissed her. They’d kiss before, but this time it was for real. Akane gently returned the kiss, and Ranma stroked her hair gently. He broke the kiss and smiled at her.
“Akane, would you do me a favor?” he asked softly.
“Anything, Ranma,” she said passionately. Ranma squeezed her hand gently.
“Akane, let’s forget who we’re known as today. Let’s not be Ranma Saotome and his fiancé Akane Tendo. Let’s just be Ranma and Akane. Two people who care about each other and want to have fun!” he said with a smile. Akane couldn’t resist and dove into his arms. Ranma gasped slightly but gently hugged her.
“Oh Ranma, I’ll gladly do that!” she replied happily. Ranma let her go and gently took her hand.
“Shall we, Akane?” he said and pointed towards the fairgrounds.
“Yeah!” she said happily. Akane walked down the sidewalk hand in hand with Ranma.
Ranma and Akane thoroughly enjoyed the fair and enjoyed each other’s company. Akane hugged Ranma’s right arm as they walked through the carnival.
Around sunset, Ranma saw a chance to win Akane a prize. He walked up to one of the game booths- the Dart Board. He walked up the teller and asked for a set.
“You want to try it, Akane?” he asked. Akane shook her head at him. Ranma turned back to the teller. “So, how do I win a prize?”
“Well, young man, the prizes go according to how many bull’s-eyes you get; if you get all six darts in the bull’s-eye, you’ll win one of the large animals,” he said and pointed to the huge stuffed animals seated behind the booth. A sly grin crossed Ranma’s face.
“Okay, I’ll try,” he stated. Ranma took all six darts in his right hand. He flung them at the board, and each one nailed a bull’s-eye. The teller looked at Ranma in shock.
“Well done, young man, you’re quite a marksman,” he said proudly.
“Thanks,” Ranma said and scratched his head. Akane smirked at him.
“Showoff!” she mocked. Ranma turned to her and smiled at her.
“Go ahead, Akane, you pick which one you want,” he said warmly.
“Me?” Akane gasped.
“Yup, you get the prize; so, you should pick,” he replied. Akane looked around at the different stuffed animals and finally decided on a big stuffed panda. Ranma handed it to her, and Akane hugged it tightly. Ranma led her away, and Akane leaned on him slightly.
“Thank you, Ranma,” she said sweetly. Ranma smiled at her.
“Sure, Akane, my pleasure,” he replied.
The evening progressed very well. As the moon rose to its full height, Akane pulled Ranma towards the slowly revolving observation wheel.
“Ranma, take me on the wheel,” she said happily.
“Sure, Akane,” he said with a smile. He and Akane climbed aboard, and the wheel slowly began to move.
The ride would last about twenty minutes; so, Ranma sat down on the bench. Akane sat down next to him and took his hand.
“Ranma, thank you for doing this, I’ve had a great time today,” she said warmly.
“Me too, Akane,” he replied. Akane moved closer to Ranma and leaned on his shoulder. Ranma wrapped his arms around her and set her in his lap. Akane lifted up her head, and Ranma gently kissed her. Akane wrapped her arms around his neck and heartily returned the kiss. Ranma ran his hands up and down her back as Akane purred softly; she placed her hands on his chest and returned the pressure slightly. Akane opened her mouth and accepted Ranma’s probing tongue. She moaned softly as Ranma made a thorough sweep of the inside of her mouth. Akane giggled as she and Ranma held a session of ‘tongue war’. Ranma pushed the panda off the bench and lowered Akane onto her back stilling kissing her passionately. He trailed kisses down her neck, and Akane moaned softly.
“Oh Ranma...” she moaned softly. Ranma trailed his mouth back up to hers and kissed her gently.
“Akane, we better stop before we go too far,” he said rationally. Akane didn’t want to stop, but she knew that he was right.
“You’re right, Ranma,” she said softly. Ranma pulled her up and held her in his arms as the ride continued.
Akane leaned on his shoulder as they walked home. Ranma wrapped his arm around her and took the panda from her. Soon, they reached the Tendo dojo and slipped back into ‘casual’ mode. They walked inside and noticed that everyone was asleep. They walked upstairs and stopped at Akane’s door.
“Here, Akane,” Ranma said and handed her the panda.
“Ranma, thank you for tonight,” she said tenderly.
“No, Akane, thank you,” he replied. Ranma padded the panda on the head. “Okay, pal, I want you to watch over Akane for me; I can’t sleep in her bed, but you can. Just remember, no making moves on my girlfriend!” he said with a grin.
“Girlfriend?” Akane asked with a smirk.
“Yup, remember Akane, we promised to just be ourselves. What do you call the woman that lets me kiss her like I kiss you?” he asked. Akane moved closer to him, and Ranma wrapped his arms around her.
“Don’t worry, Ranma, he’ll behave; besides, there’s only one person who gets to share my bed with me,” she said coyly.
“Who’s that?” Ranma asked quite interested. Akane brought his head down and kissed him with a heated passion.
“There’s your answer, Ranma,” she said coyly. “Someday...” she trailed off. Ranma kissed her gently and let her go.
“Sooner than you think, Akane...” he said softly. Ranma kissed her one more time. “Goodnight, Akane,” he said tenderly.
“Goodnight, Ranma,” she replied. Ranma walked down to his room, and Akane went inside hers. She changed into her pajamas and climbed into bed. She padded the spot next to her. “Someday, Ranma, this spot will be yours,” she said softly. Akane closed her eyes and fell asleep, dreaming about a certain pig-tailed martial artist.
Ranma walked into his room to hear his father’s snoring. He took off his clothes and folded them neatly. He tossed his things on the floor and climbed into bed. He looked at the spot next to him. “Someday, Akane, this will be yours,” he said softly. Ranma closed his eyes, dreaming about a certain young woman with short, dark hair.
Over the next three months, Ranma and Akane grew closer and closer as they secretly lived out their passionate relationship. They were completely casual around their families, but when they were alone, Ranma would hardly ever let go of her, and Akane would just lie in his arms for hours at a time.
Late one night, Akane heard a familiar tap at her window. She opened her window, and Ranma grinned at her. He flipped into her room, and Akane dove into his arms. Ranma wrapped his arms around her and stroked her hair softly.
“Oh Ranma...” she said passionately. Ranma kissed her head and looked into her eyes. He gently stroked her cheek and kissed her tenderly.
“My beautiful Akane...” he said lovingly. Akane raised her chin, and Ranma happily kissed her lips. Akane purred softly as Ranma kneaded the back of her neck. Ranma drank from her sweet mouth as he ran his hands up and down her back. Akane could feel her insides igniting as Ranma ran his hands over her body. Ranma pulled her closer and ran his hands over her feminine curves. They broke apart breathless, and Ranma smiled at her.
“Akane, there’s something that I want to say,” he said softly.
“Yes, Ranma?” she asked. Ranma looked into her beautiful, brown eyes.
“Akane, I love you,” he said with all his heart. Ranma blew out a long breath and sighed in relief. “Finally, I told you!” he said happily. Akane buried herself in his arms.
“Oh Ranma, I love you too,” she answered him whole-heartedly. “I’ve always loved you!”
“And I you, Akane,” Ranma replied. Akane looked into his bright, blue eyes and smiled.
“Ranma, stay with me, tonight, I don’t want to leave your arms tonight,” she said warmly.
“Alright, Akane, I’ll stay,” he replied. Akane slipped out of his arms and went to her bureau. Ranma went to the window, and Akane looked at him puzzled.
“Ranma, where are you going?” she asked.
“Akane, I can’t stay in here while you change; I’ll be up on the roof, okay; call me when you’re done,” he said gently. Akane smiled at him warmly.
“Thank you, Ranma; I hadn’t even thought about that,” she said and blushed slightly. Ranma flipped out the window and waited for her word. Akane changed into her pajamas and walked over to the window.
“Ranma,” she called. Ranma flipped through the window and grinned at Akane. Akane slipped under her covers and held out her hand. “Come on, Ranma, I don’t bite,” she quipped. Ranma pulled off his red shirt and tossed his pants on the floor. Akane stared as Ranma stood in front of her wearing nothing but his boxers. Ranma took her hand and slipped in next to her. He lay down on his back and opened his arms to her. Akane settled into his arms and laid her head on his chest. She looked up into his face, and Ranma kissed her gently.
“Goodnight, Akane,” he said softly. Akane sighed and settled into his arms.
“Goodnight, Ranma,” she said softly. Akane closed her eyes and fell asleep with her head on his chest. Ranma wrapped his arms around her and closed his eyes as he joined her in peaceful slumber.
The next night...
Akane left her window open and climbed into bed. She waited patiently, and soon, Ranma flipped down inside her room. Ranma took her hand and slipped in next to her. Akane settled into his arms as Ranma stroked her hair.
Almost every night for the next three months, Ranma would come to Akane’s room after everyone was asleep, and Akane would fall asleep in his arms.
The fall weather turned to the coldness of winter, and soon, Christmas was approaching.
Ranma waited patiently for the clerk to return with his purchase. The young lady returned and handed Ranma a small, black, velvet box.
“Thank you, ma’am, I appreciate all your help,” Ranma said kindly.
“Your welcome,” she replied, and Ranma walked out.
It was Christmas Eve, and Nerima looked beautiful. A gentle snow covered the ground as Ranma walked down the sidewalk.
“Well, tonight is the night; I’ll ask her tonight,” Ranma said silently. He raced for his home to talk to his mother. He had decided to tell his mother about his plans.
Ranma arrived at his house and knocked on the door. Nodoka opened the door and smiled when she saw her son.
“Ranma!” she said happily. Ranma smiled at his mother.
“Hi mom, I need to talk to you about a few things. May I come in?” he asked politely.
“Of course, Ranma!” she said happily and showed him inside. An hour and two cups of tea later, Ranma had finished explaining his plans to his mother.
“Ranma, I always knew that you and Akane were perfect for each other; I hope that you’ll be very happy together,” she said with a smile.
“Thanks, mom, we’re only telling you and Kasumi so that the wedding is small and private. We don’t want a riot like last time; Akane and I want to have small wedding; we’re not going to tell our fathers because they’ll invite everyone!” he groaned.
“I understand, Ranma; you and Akane are very wise,” Nodoka said happily. Ranma stood up and walked to the door.
“Thanks, mom, now, I need to go take care of my part; tonight is the night that I’ll ask her,” he said happily. Nodoka hugged her son, and Ranma quickly left.
Ranma ran into the dojo and almost knocked Kasumi over.
“Sorry, Kasumi, I’m just a little nervous,” he said anxiously. Kasumi checked to make sure that they were alone.
“It’s alright, Ranma, I can understand considering what you’re going to do. Good luck, Ranma, and don’t worry, your mother and I will take care of everything,” she said with a smile.
“Thanks, Kasumi, I’ll see later,” he replied and walked up to his room.
Late that night, Ranma and Akane were cleaning up the family Christmas party that they’d had that evening. Ranma sat down on the porch, and Akane sat down next to him. Ranma gently took her hand, and Akane turned towards him.
“Akane, there’s one more present that I want to give you?” he asked tenderly.
“What is it, Ranma?” she asked. Akane gasped as Ranma stood up and knelt down before her; he took out a small black box and looked into her eyes. He opened the box, and Akane almost fainted when she saw that there was a ring inside.
“Akane, will you marry me?” Ranma asked with all of his heart. Tears fell down Akane’s cheeks as she looked at him.
“Oh Ranma, of course I will,” she said happily.
“Actually Akane, I made one change to your ring...” he said and pulled it out; it was attached to a silver necklace. He reached around her neck and gently slipped the necklace on her. “There, Akane, now, you won’t have people asking who gave it to you and bothering you about it,” he said with a grin. Akane dove into his arms and knocked him over. Ranma was helpless as Akane pinned him to the ground and kissed him savagely. Akane kissed him and kissed him until Ranma had to pry her off him.
“I love you, my beautiful Akane,” he said as he held her gently.
“I love you too, my handsome Ranma,” she replied. Ranma kissed her hair and held her tenderly. The moonlight shown down upon them as Ranma held his true fiancé in his arms.
Ranma carried her upstairs and laid her down on her bed. He kissed her forehead and let her go.
“Ranma, please, don’t leave,” Akane pleaded. Ranma sighed in frustration.
“Akane, if I stay, I have a feeling that we’ll both end up doing something that we’re not ready for. I want to save that till our wedding night; we have to have to patience, sweetheart. Otherwise, we’ll both regret it,” he said softly. Akane nodded in understanding.
“I understand, Ranma, thank you, but it’s still hard to say no. I want you so much!” she said passionately.
“I want you too, sweetheart, but we both have to control ourselves. It won’t be much longer; that, I promise you,” he said lovingly. Ranma kissed her gently and stroked her cheek.
“Thank you, Ranma,” she answered. Reality crashed down on Akane, and she realized what Ranma had just called her ‘sweetheart’. “Ranma, what did you just call me?” she gasped.
“You heard me loud and clear, Akane. Now, I better go before I lose the will to,” he said with a grin.
“What ever do you mean?” she shot back. Ranma arched his eyebrows at her.
“Akane, it isn’t easy sleeping next to you; you don’t know how many times I just wanted to roll you over and make passionate love to you all night long. Having your body pressed up against me was like slow torture,” he groaned. Akane giggled, but she remembered her own incidents. She remembered sleeping in his arms. Having his finely toned body pressed up against her sensitive skin was torture indeed. She remembered once how her breasts started to hurt because she was so aroused from being next to him. The funniest instance was when Akane was sleeping on his chest and felt his erection pressing into her waist; she never told him about it because he would be embarrassed.
“I know, Ranma, I had urges too, but I knew that we would both be together soon, so I put up with them,” she replied. Ranma kissed her gently and stood up.
“Goodnight, sweetheart,” he said softly and squeezed her hand.
“Goodnight, my love,” she replied. Ranma reluctantly let her go and headed for her door. He turned around and looked at her one last time.
“Sweet dreams, Akane,” he said with a smile.
“Sweet dreams, Ranma,” she replied. Ranma grinned coyly at her.
“I plan to Akane,” he said wickedly and walked out. Akane gawked at his statement.
“Why that...” she growled playfully. Akane lay back and grinned; she quickly remembered the numerous times that she’d dreamed about him and shut up. ‘Soon, Ranma, I’ll be yours, and you’ll be mine,’ she said silently and closed her eyes.
The big day finally arrived. Ranma paced around his room anxiously. His mother came into his room and smiled at him.
“Hi Ranma,” she lovingly.
“Hi mom, how’s Akane?” he asked.
“Don’t worry, Ranma, she’s fine; she’s just as nervous as you are so don’t worry about it,” Nodoka said warmly.
“Thanks, mom, I needed to hear that,” he replied. Nodoka hugged her son gently.
“You know, Ranma, I always knew that you and Akane were meant to be together, and I know that you will always love each other. I only wish that Akane’s mother could be here to see her little girl get married,” Nodoka said softly.
“Yeah, mom, I’ve told Akane the same thing,” Ranma replied. He walked over to his dresser and pulled out a small box. “Would you give this Akane for me?”
“Sure, Ranma,” she replied. Nodoka smiled at her son and walked out.
She approached Akane’s door and knocked. She walked inside to see Akane checking her appearance in her mirror.
“Akane, you look beautiful dear,” she said lovingly.
“Thanks, Auntie,” Akane replied.
“Akane, please, call me mom,” Nodoka said warmly. Akane hugged her gently, and Nodoka handed her the box.
“What’s this?” Akane asked.
“A little present from your husband-to-be,” she said with a grin. Akane snatched it up and quickly opened it. She smiled as she looked at the beautiful corsage inside; she grabbed the note attached to it and read it quickly.
My beautiful Akane,
I can’t wait to see you today. I want to know that I will always love you. The carnation inside here is just a small token of how much I do. Akane, I know that we’re going to have unwelcome guests today; I want to tell you that nothing will happen; I promise that. I won’t let anything get in the way of us getting married. I love you, Akane, and I always will.
Yours forever,
Ranma
Akane smiled as she read the note again. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Nodoka helped Akane with her veil and led her into the hallway.
Ranma stood at the right side of the altar. He turned and looked at Ryoga standing next to him.
“Ryoga, I wanted to thank you for being my best man,” Ranma said kindly. Ryoga gave him a soft smile.
“Your welcome, Ranma, I only hope that you can be the husband that Akane deserves,” he said firmly.
“I will do my best, my friend. I give you my word that I’ll always try to make her happy. I hope that you and Ukyo are happy as well,” he said kindly. Ryoga blushed furiously.
“Ranma, what are you talking about?” he said innocently. Ranma grinned at him.
“Oh, come on, I know you two are an item; you just won’t admit it,” he quipped. Ryoga just sighed and rolled his eyes at him.
Outside in the hallway, Akane was doing her last minute checks. Kasumi, Nabiki, and Ukyo helped her with her train and lined up in front of her. Soun stepped up next to his daughter, and Akane took his arm.
“Ready, my little girl?” Soun said lovingly. Akane blushed under her veil.
“Dad, I’m not a little girl anymore,” she quipped.
“I know, Akane, but you’ll always be my little girl,” Soun said warmly.
Ranma heard the doors of the dojo open and closed his eyes. He concentrated and carried out his plan to protect the ceremony.
Soun walked Akane down the aisle, and Akane smiled at Ranma. Her eyes glittered as she saw him standing ahead of her. Akane reached the front of the dojo, and Soun released her hand. Ranma stepped forward, and Akane took his hand. They turned and knelt before the priest. The ceremony went like clockwork; Ranma and Akane shared the cup of sake and exchanged rings. They stood up, and the priest smiled at the young couple.
“I now pronounce you, man and wife; you may kiss the bride, young man,” he said warmly. Ranma lifted Akane’s veil slowly and just looked into her eyes. Akane slowly moved into his arms, and Ranma just held her as he stroked her cheek. Akane lifted up her chin, and Ranma gladly accepted her lips. Ranma bent her over and kissed her passionately. Akane grinned into his mouth as Ranma drank from her sweet mouth. Ranma let her up, and Akane smiled at him.
“Ranma, we actually did it; we got through the ceremony without any interruptions!” she said happily. Ranma took her hand and walked down the aisle.
“Akane, they’re some people outside that I need to talk to; please, come with me,” he said firmly. Akane was puzzled by his statement but followed him. Ranma walked to the front door and pushed it open. Akane gasped at the sight in front of her. Kuno, Kodachi, Shampoo, Cologne, and Happosai were trying to break into the house, but they couldn’t get through the front gate. Ranma walked in front of Akane.
“Akane, wait here!” he ordered. Akane nodded, and Ranma untied his kimono and handed it Akane. Akane noticed that Ranma was dressed as a ninja under his wedding kimono. Ranma walked down the steps and raised his hand. The front gate crashed open, and there stood five angry martial artists.
“I wondered when you five would show up, but you’re too late. Akane and I are married, and this stupid situation is closed once and for all. If you have a problem with that, you won’t leave this yard alive,” he hissed. Cologne just sneered at him.
“Come now, son-in-law, I’m impressed that you’ve learn how to form chi shields to protect the ceremony, but you can never defeat me,” Cologne mocked.
“She is correct, Ranma; you could never beat us!” Happosai cackled. Ranma said nothing but just closed his fists.
“You want to see my real power!” he hissed.
“Go ahead!” they said in unison. Ranma tightened his fists and clenched his teeth. Ranma’s aura roared out and shone forth. Cologne just sneered at him.
“This is nothing new!” she mocked. Ranma just ignored her and concentrated. Akane could feel Ranma’s power growing stronger and stronger. The rocks lying on the ground began to shake and floated off the ground. A mass of wind blew through the yard and swirled around Ranma. Cologne and Happosai backed off nervously; they never knew that Ranma had this much power. Ranma continued powering up and glared at Kuno and Kodachi.
“You two, I’m giving you one final warning,” he hissed.
“Never, Saotome, I will never permit you to have Akane Tendo,” Kuno said confidently.
“That is correct, Ranma darling, this pathetic hoar doesn’t deserve you,” she added. Ranma’s temper snapped.
“Then I have no choice,” he said and tightened his right fist. A cold wind swirled around his hand, and they backed away. “HIRYU-SHOTEN-HA!!!” Ranma yelled and unleashed his massive dragon spiral attack. The tornado snatched up the Kunos and carried them to the outskirts of Nerima where it exploded with raw power. Shampoo backed away in fear, and Cologne and Happosai watched Ranma nervously.
“So, Ranma, you have learned,” Cologne cackled.
“I’m just getting warmed up!” Ranma hissed. Cologne’s eyes widened at his statement. The cold wind continued forming around Ranma as he drew upon more and more power. Cologne and Happosai just looked at each other in fear. What Ranma said next crushed their hearts in utter horror.
“KAI-O-KEN!!!” Ranma roared, and his body erupted in blood-red fire. He clenched his fists tighter and concentrated. Akane watched in awe as Ranma floated off the ground. Ranma clenched his teeth and increased the intensity of his power. “Ahhhh!” he roared as finished his power buildup; his body was literally glowing with raw power, and his hair looked like it was on fire. “Listen to me, you morons, you’ve pissed me off one too many times. Right now, I’d like nothing better than to fry your sorry asses, but since it’s my wedding day, I’ll allow you to go in peace, but if I ever see you again, I’ll send you personally to the fires of hell!” he roared. Shampoo cringed behind the wall, and Cologne looked on in apprehension. Happosai jumped into the air and flew into the atmosphere, but Ranma knew that he wasn’t done.
“Ranma, you did it!” Akane said happily.
“Stay back, Akane!” he ordered. Happosai fired a massive chi blast straight down at Ranma.
“Nice try, Happy but not today! KA-ME-HA-ME-HAAAAA!!!” Ranma shouted and poured his power into a massive fireball of chi energy. It ripped through Happosai’s attack, and he wailed a cry of death as Ranma’s power consumed the evil master. Ranma turned to towards Cologne. “Listen up, you old crone, what you just was a fraction of my power; you wanted to see my real power, very well,” he roared. Ranma raised his arms to the sky and let out a mighty roar. Cologne backed up in apprehension; she didn’t know what Ranma was doing, but she didn’t like it one bit.
“Ranma, what are you doing?” Akane asked.
“Stay back, Akane!” he ordered. Ranma clenched his fists tighter and gritted his teeth. All around the dojo, the sky turned dark and lightning split the sky. Everyone looked around anxiously. “Errrrrrrr!!!” Ranma’s pigtail came undone, and his long hair flowed down his back. His head snapped up, and for a second, Akane thought she saw his hair turn golden. Ranma was seething with raw anger; he’d held this inside himself long enough. “Ahhhhhh!!!” he roared, and a golden aura exploded from his body. His hair turned a golden color and stood straight up. Ranma returned to the ground and glared at Cologne. “Be careful what you wish for Cologne!” he hissed. Cologne thought she was going to die of fear. What she saw in front of her was not possible.
“Ranma...what are you?” she demanded. Ranma smirked at her. He tightened his fists and prepared his response. A mass of golden energy exploded from his body.
“Your worst nightmare!” he roared, and a lightning bolt struck the ground directly in front of Cologne. He closed his right fist, and a ball of energy surrounded Cologne. “Wanna die?” he hissed at her. Cologne quickly shook her head, and Ranma let her go. She and Shampoo ran off down the street in utter fear. Ranma powered down, and Akane ran into his arms.
“Ranma, that was incredible,” she gasped. Ranma kissed her gently and pulled her close.
“Akane, let’s not talk about what just happened; besides, we have a reception to go to,” he quipped. Akane beamed at him, and Ranma walked her inside.
After the reception, the family gathered together.
“Well, Akane, we’ll see you in a week,” Kasumi said brightly.
“Have fun, Akane,” Nabiki said with a grin.
“Oh shut-up, you two,” she said as she hugged her sisters and herded them out the door.
“We’ll see you in a week, my boy,” Genma told his son.
“Fine, pop, bye,” Ramna called as their families headed for the Saotome’s house. Ranma closed the door and sighed in relief. He turned around and grinned at Akane.
“I thought they’d never leave,” he groaned. Akane walked up to him, and Ranma wrapped her in his arms. Ranma kissed her thoroughly, and Akane purred into his mouth.
“I love you, Ranma Saotome,” Akane said tenderly.
“I love you too, Akane Saotome,” Ranma replied. Akane tingled as she heard him called her that. Ranma scooped her up and carried her upstairs.
Ranma walked into her room and set her down gently. Akane untied the gi top that he’d been wearing and slid it off his shoulders. Ranma pulled her close and kissed her gently. Akane put her hands on his hard chest muscles and returned the pressure slightly. Ranma removed her veil and brushed the hair out of her eyes. He kissed her gently and slowly unzipped her wedding dress. Akane shook it off, and Ranma stared at his beautiful wife. His eyes trailed up her lovely form- her long, smooth legs to her perfectly formed hips to her firm, perky breasts to her beautiful face. Ranma held out his hand, and Akane eagerly entered his embrace. She pressed her body up against his feeling his hot skin against her own. Akane could feel something warm and hard pressing against her waist and untied Ranma’s gi pants. Ranma scooped her up and laid her on the bed. He lay down next to her and kissed her hungrily. Akane pulled him close, and Ranma ran his hands over her feminine curves. Ranma trailed kisses down her neck as he ran his hands over her creamy thighs. He gently ran his fingers along her nether region. Suddenly, Akane let him go and shrunk back into a ball.
“Please, don’t hurt me!” she wailed. Ranma gawked at her.
“Akane, what’s wrong?” he asked. He looked into her eyes and saw utter fear.
“Please, don’t hurt me, please!” she cried.
“Akane, I could never hurt you; you know that. I love you, Akane,” he said softly.
“Y-you won’t hurt me,” she choked out.
“No, Akane, no one will hurt you,” he said and gently hugged her. Akane squirmed as Ranma held her. “Relax, Akane, it’s me, Ranma,” he said soothingly.
“R-Ranma?” she croaked.
“Yes, Akane, I promise that no one will hurt you,” he said softly.
“O-okay,” she replied and relaxed in his arms. Ranma rocked her gently as Akane lay in his arms.
About ten minutes later...
“Are you alright, Akane?” he said softly.
“Yes, Ranma, I think so,” she replied. Ranma lifted her chin and looked into her eyes.
“Akane, please, tell me what’s wrong?” he asked.
“Ranma, I don’t know if I should,” she groaned.
“Akane, you need to trust me; I can’t help you if you don’t trust me,” he replied.
“You’re right, Ranma, okay, I’ll tell you,” she answered. “When I was thirteen, I was walking out of the back of Furikan High. I was heading out the gate when four boys pulled me into the bushes...” Akane was trembling as she spoke. Ranma just held her close as she continued. “They groped me continuously and just laughed at me. I was powerless to do anything as they ripped my clothes off,” she said with tears in her eyes. The hairs on Ranma’s neck stood straight up, and a cold rage formed inside him.
“Akane, you don’t have to finish; I think I can guess what happened next,” he said sadly.
“No, Ranma, just as they were about to rape me, Dr. Tofu was walking by and heard my wails. He fought off my attackers and carried me back to his office. After I was healed, I swore that I would always hate boys. That was the reason why I always fought those boys; I had to prove to myself that they couldn’t hurt me. But when you showed up, you were far more powerful than I could ever be; when we were engaged, I thought that I would be taken advantage of again,” she said and cried into his arms.
“Oh Akane, I would never hurt you; I love you, my Akane,” he said softly and kissed her hair.
“I know you do, Ranma; it’s just when I felt you touch my secret place, all those horrible memories flooded back into my mind. I’m sorry, Ranma,” she said softly.
“Akane, I wish that you would have told me,” he said softly.
“I’m sorry, Ranma,” she said sadly. Ranma lay down on his back and pulled Akane onto his chest. “Ranma, what are you doing?” Ranma pulled a blanket over her shoulders and held her gently.
“Akane, sleep now, my love; we don’t have to make love tonight. I’ll wait as long as you want,” he said tenderly.
“But Ranma...” Akane gasped, but Ranma silenced her.
“Akane, it will never be the act that makes me love you; I love you just for being you,” he said and stroked her cheek.
“Oh Ranma, thank you,” she said and laid her head on his chest. Ranma tightened his arms around her and pulled her close.
“Goodnight, Akane,” he said warmly.
“Goodnight, Ranma,” she replied. Akane just snuggled close to his warm body and purred softly. She felt her skin tingle as his hot skin touched hers. Ranma kissed her hair softly and tucked her head under his chin. Akane smiled and closed her eyes; Ranma smiled at her and joined her in peaceful slumber.
Akane woke up the next morning to find herself in Ranma’s arms. She smiled at him and snuggled closer to him. Ranma instinctively tightened his arms around her and pulled her close. Ranma woke up about an hour later to find a pair of brown eyes shining at him.
“Good morning, Akane,” he said warmly. Akane smiled and kissed him gently.
“Morning, Ranma,” she replied. Ranma pulled her close and kissed her long and hard. Akane purred into mouth as his tongue dueled with hers. “Ranma?”
“Yes, Akane,” he asked.
“Can we try again?” she asked softly. Ranma smiled and stroked her cheek.
“Are you sure?” he asked tenderly.
“Yes, I’m sure,” Akane replied.
“All right, but we’ll go slowly, okay,” Ranma said kindly, and Akane nodded at him. She bent down and kissed him hungrily. Ranma gently cupped her breasts through her bra and squeezed them gently. Akane moaned into his mouth, and Ranma reached for the clasp on her bra. He looked at Akane, and she nodded at him. Ranma slipped the garment off her and stared at her perky, young mounds. Akane blushed as Ranma gazed at her bare chest. Ranma looked into her eyes and squeezed her breasts gently. He gently massaged her firm breasts as Akane purred into his mouth.
“How that’s, Akane,” Ranma asked softly.
“Oh Ranma, that feels so good,” she moaned. Ranma moved down her body and gently kissed her breasts. He ran his tongue around her hard nipples, and Akane moaned in pleasure. Ranma opened his mouth and gently suckled her right breast. “Oh Ranma...” she moaned over and over. Ranma slid his hand down to her hot core, and Akane squirmed slightly.
“Akane, if you want to stop, just tell me,” he said seriously.
“No, Ranma, I’m alright, just go slowly okay,” she said softly. Ranma gently ran his hand over her secret treasure, and Akane moaned softly. Ranma raised his hand and slipped it inside her panties. Akane screamed as Ranma ran his hand over her silky lips. “Oh Ranma...” she moaned loudly. Ranma slipped off her panties and pulled her to him.
“You all right, Akane?” he asked. Akane smiled at him.
“Ranma, that felt so good; please, don’t stop,” she purred. Ranma kissed her long and hard, and Akane felt something warm and hard pressing against her hot core. She reached down and pulled off his boxers; her eyes widened as his manhood thrust out thick and proud. She reached down and wrapped her hand around his hardness; she tugged slightly and was rewarded as Ranma groaned softly. Ranma pulled her close and ran his manhood along her threshold.
“Akane, do you mind if I...” he said softly.
“Yes, Ranma, please,” she replied. Ranma slowly pushed into her silky lips.
“You’re so tight!” he groaned. Akane felt like she was being split in half. Ranma came to her virgin wall and stopped. “Akane, I’m sorry that I have to do this,” he said sadly.
“Ranma, don’t be, okay; now make love to me,” she purred. Ranma drew his hips back; he brought his weight down and drove into her. Akane cried out as Ranma broke her, and two tears fell from her eyes.
“Oh sweetheart, I’m so sorry,” he said sadly. He gently wiped away her tears and held her gently.
“I’m alright, Ranma,” she said with a smile. “Oh Ranma, I can feel you inside me; you’re so gentle.” Ranma slowly rocked his hips and thrust into her tight opening. A continuous moan escaped Akane’s lips as Ranma stroked in and out of her hot channel.
“Oh Akane, you feel so good; I never wanna stop loving you,” he said seductively. Akane thrust her hips up to meet his.
“Oh Ranma, you feel so good inside me...don’t stop, please...don’t ever stop, my love,” she moaned. Ranma thrust faster and faster as he made love to Akane. Akane pumped her hips harder and harder down his shaft as her need consumed her. Ranma drew back his hips and plunged deep inside her. Akane screamed as her body exploded in pleasure. “RANMMAAA!!!” she screamed as her juices exploded. Ranma thrust a few more times and answered her cries.
“AKANNNEEE!!!” he moaned. Ranma’s muscles convulsed, and his manhood erupted inside her body. Akane moaned as his hot seed shot inside her hot core. Ranma lay down on his side and took her in his arms.
“Ranma, that was incredible,” Akane purred. Ranma kissed her gently and pulled her close.
“So were you, Akane,” he said softly. Akane smiled and laid her head on his chest. Ranma tightened his arms around his wife and joined her in peaceful slumber. Akane sighed as she lay in Ranma’s arms. As she lay in his arms with his manhood inside her, Akane felt completely safe and at peace; she knew that Ranma loved her and would always protect her. She looked up into her husband’s face one last time, then laid her head on his broad chest as she closed her eyes in exhaustion.
Ranma woke up a few hours later; he looked down at Akane sleeping next to him and smiled. He carefully let her go and gently slipped out of her. He grabbed his boxers off the floor and headed for the bathroom. He walked inside and dumped a bucket of cold water over his head. Ranma shivered as the cold washed out of her system. She stepped into the shower and turned on the hot water; she sighed in contentment as she changed back into a he.
Akane woke up a few minutes after Ranma left.
“Hey, where’d that baka run off to?” she stated. She heard the shower running and rolled her eyes. She walked out of the room and down towards the bathroom. She slithered inside and saw Ranma bathing; a sly grin crossed her face, and with stealth Ranma would have been proud of, she snuck up towards her husband.
“Huh?” Ranma gasped as a pair of small arms wrapped around him; Ranma felt Akane mold herself to his back and grinned.
“Hey, you baka, why’d you leave, hmm?” Akane said quite annoyed. Ranma turned around and grinned at his wife.
“Sorry, Akane, I thought that you wanted to sleep,” he replied. Akane wrapped her arms around his neck and brought him down for a kiss. Ranma broke the kiss and hugged her gently. “You know, Akane, I have a confession to make,” Ranma stated.
“What is it?” Akane asked. Ranma scratched his head nervously.
“Well, Akane, in all honesty, I wasn’t sure if I would be able to...ah...you know...um...satisfy you; I mean, I’m only half-male,” Ranma said and blushed furiously. Akane smiled lovingly at him.
“Oh Ranma...you more than qualified; you passed with flying colors,” she purred.
“Thanks, Akane,” Ranma said in relief. Akane grinned and kissed him long and hard. Ranma wrapped his arms around her slim body and pulled her to him. He gently ran his hands over her heated skin as Akane purred softly. He backed her up against the wall and raised his hands to her breasts. He caressed her soft breasts as Akane moaned into his mouth. Ranma pulled her right leg up against his side and thrust into her hips. Akane purred as she felt Ranma’s manhood at her threshold. She reached down in between them and took hold of his hot member. She guided him to her entrance and smiled seductively at him.
“Hmm, Ranma, please, go inside me,” she purred. Ranma nodded and eased inside of his wife. “Ah yes...” Akane said coyly. Ranma gently thrust his hips and thrust deep inside of Akane’s body. Ranma could feel her juices coating his hard dick as he pushed further and further through her tightness. “Oh Ranma...can you feel how hot and wet I am?” Akane said huskily.
“Yes, Akane, I can...” he groaned as he thrust into her. Akane smiled lustily at him.
“That’s because of you, Ranma; you make me so hot,” she moaned as he stroked into her again and again. Ranma pulled her tight against his body and thrust further and further into her wonderful body. Akane pushed her hips harder and harder against his as she impaled herself on his hard manhood again and again. Ranma decided to change positions and carefully pulled out of her. Akane caught on and turned around. She leaned forward against the wall and wiggled her tight little butt at him. “C’mere, loverboy!” she said seductively. Ranma grinned at her and moved in behind her; he placed himself at her hot entrance and sank back into her. Ranma pumped into her again and again as Akane rocked against him. Ranma wrapped his arms around her and caressed her firm breasts; he teased her rock-hard nipples with his fingertips, and Akane nearly went insane. Ranma leaned against her back as he continued making love to his wife.
“You gonna cum for me, Akane?” he said hotly against her neck. Akane turned towards him and gave him a sultry smile.
“Hmm, Ranma, I’m going to cum over and over for you,” she purred. Ranma pumped into her with renewed vigor, and Akane thrust back against him. She felt the tension in her body building and eagerly accepted it. She cried out as her pleasure exploded, but Ranma continued driving into her. He slid one of his hands down her stomach and gently stroked the little nub of her clitoris. Ranma brought Akane to climax again and again as his hand flowed across her breasts, his other hand teased her clitoris, and his manhood filled her again and again.
“Oh Akane...you’re so wonderfully tight; I can’t last much longer,” Ranma groaned. Akane just sported an amazingly seductive smile.
“I had it made especially tight just for you, Ranma,” she purred. Akane loved what Ranma was doing to her; he pleasured her entire body all at once, and she eagerly accepted his ministrations. She pushed herself back against him as Ranma drove deep within her. Finally, Ranma couldn’t hold back any longer, and he began pounding into his lover. As Ranma sped up, Akane felt herself go over the edge again.
“OHHHH RANNMMMAAAA!!!” she screamed as her orgasm crashed into her; her juices exploded out of her and coated his throbbing shaft. Ranma couldn’t take anymore from her incredible body. He reared back and plunged deep inside her one last time.
“OHHHH AKAANNNEEEE!!!” he answered her as his member convulsed, and his hot, wet seed exploded inside her sweet vagina. They remained that way for several minutes; Ranma buried deep within Akane’s body as she leaned against the wall. After a time, Ranma slowly pulled out of her and gathered Akane in his arms.
“Oh Ranma, that was so, so good!” she purred. Ranma lifted her chin and kissed her softly.
“I know, Akane, that was too wonderful to describe,” he said breathlessly. The two lovers held each other tenderly as they basked in the warmth and afterglow of their lovemaking. They gently washed each other, savoring each touch and caress intimately, dried each other off, and headed downstairs to start their first day as a married couple.