The legend of Lin Ran
A Ranma ½ Fan Fiction
By: Mim the Mad
This Fanfic is the product of my own twisted mind. All Characters and situations are the property of Takahashi Rumiko and Kitty films. With all the copyrights that go with it. Takahashi-Sama please forgive my intrusion.
The dialogue in this Fanfic is assumed to be Japanese. There are a few exceptions. If the phrase is surrounded by these < > the language spoken is English. If the phrase is surrounded by * * then it is in Chinese.
Act 1
An American Shapeshifter in Japan
Nerima, Morning
The scene opens outside a small boarding house on the outskirts of Nerima. A pretty American girl is standing outside enjoying the morning air. She is dressed in Blue Jeans and a white shirt, a Leather jacket and her book bag sat at her feet.
“” Thought the young girl. “”
The young girl pulls a small map out of her back pocket. She looks in the direction of Furinkan high school. She puts on her leather Jacket, grabs her book bag, and mounts her bicycle.
“< Pop, you could have found some place closer!!>”
Yeah, Pop…Now there is a story. Her father is the famous (Some say infamous) Archeologist and Adventurer, Xavier Nichols. The finder of rare and cursed items. Dr. Nichols never found a normal item in his life. Every item he found had some sort of curse or Taboo on it. Including the water he found in China. He brought water from every one of the cursed springs of Jusenkyo, back to America for experiments. DR Nichols accidentally spilled some on his daughter Sammy when she was six years old. She had never quite forgiven him for it.
Sammy could see Furinkan high school in the distance. She peddled harder. She certainly didn’t want to be late. She new how punctual the Japanese were. Sammy was not prepared for the sight that greeted her as she rode through the gates.
*******************************************
Ranma ducked under the red bamboo umbrella that was swung at him. He took a few steps back. Ryoga had attacked him again. Once again Ranma had no idea what he had done wrong, but he still had to defend himself.
Ranma ducked low and launched a sweep at Ryoga’s leg. “ what’s wrong with you this time??”
Ryoga jumped over the attack. “ Shut up!”
Ranma got a grip on Ryoga’s shirt, and began to throw Ryoga. Ryoga was struggling to get loose, but Ranma had the drop on him, so to speak. He threw Ryoga in a high arc, hoping that Ryoga would get himself lost once he landed.
Ryoga sailed through the air with a surprised yell. He then crashed into some one on a bicycle. Ryoga, the stranger, and the bicycle all collapsed into a heap.
“”
“ Oh I’m so sorry, let me help you up.” Ryoga spoke apologetically “ I didn’t mean to land on you.”
Ryoga helped the beautiful Blonde to her feet. “ Gomen..” Ryoga started to dust her off, when he made contact with one of the girl’s softer parts. Ryoga turned bright red and his nose began to bleed. The girl grabbed Ryoga by his shirt and hefted him off his feet.
“Don’t ever touch me there again… Consider this your warning” she set Ryoga down.
“Well I have to apologize again. Ranma wasn’t watching where he was aiming. “ Ryoga held out his hand.” I’m Hibiki Ryoga, sorry to meet you in such a way.”
“It’s okay Ryoga-San. I shouldn’t have picked you up like that. My name is Sammy Nichols, pleased to meet you.”
Ryoga noticed for the first time just how pretty the American was. He was also quick to notice that the girl was almost six feet tall.
“Ryoga-San” asked Sammy” Could you show me to the office, I need to find out where my homeroom is at?”
Akane jumped up to save the situation.
“Ryoga doesn’t go to this school, I’ll show you the way. I’m Tendo Akane, pleased to meet you.”
“ The pleasure is all mine, my friend!”
Sammy followed Akane toward the building. Thought Sammy.
Sammy ended up in Ranma and Akane’s homeroom . She took the chair right behind the couple. Sammy had figured these two had some sort of relationship. So perhaps she would try for Ryoga, he seemed cute enough. She decided to make some friends here , during lunch.
Ranma had to admit to himself that the American had gotten her share of attention this morning. Not many people could pick Ryoga up like that. She was very pretty to boot. Ranma hoped no one would try to take advantage of her, because he would never want to see the Carnage that would ensue.
Later that morning the class was well into their English lessons. Akane looked at the clock and thought “ Lunch time is in half a hour, Good!.” Akane’s thoughts were interrupted by a loud roar behind her. The entire class turned and looked toward the seat behind Akane. Sammy was laid back into her desk, fast asleep and snoring loudly.
Miss Hinako stopped abruptly in the middle of her lesson. “ What in the world is that noise?” She stormed back to where the American was sleeping. She picked up Sammy’s textbook and slammed it on the desk. Sammy awoke with a start.””
Sammy found herself face to face with a very angry Miss Hinako. “ Nichols-San!” Miss Hinako Fumed. “ I know English is an easy subject for you, but please try not to disturb the rest of the class!”
“Hai, sinsei, I’ll try not to disturb the class.” Sammy had turned a bright shade of red and giggled softly. “ It won’t happen again Sinsei.” Miss Hinako walked back to the head of the class. “ Let’s continue our lesson now.”
******************************
Lunch time, Sammy decided now would be a good time to meet some people. She strolled over to where Akane was having lunch at. “Do you mind if I sit with you, Akane-San?”
“No I don’t mind Sammy, sit right here..” She cleared off a place on the grass for Sammy to sit. Sammy took off her Leather jacket and sat down. She then searched the pockets of her jacket and brought out two granola bars and a juice box.
“Is that all you eat for lunch?” Akane inquired.
“Yes, I’m in training right now.”
“Are you a Martial artist?”
“No, I’m a boxer and a freestyle wrestler.”
Sammy opened her granola bar and took a big bite. Akane and Sammy began to talk about training. Sammy found Akane very interesting. The two girls had a lot in common. Both were tomboys, both were decent fighters, both had meddling parents, and neither liked the situation they were in, because of their fathers.
“So,” Sammy asked boldly” Are you Ranma’s girlfriend?”
“ No,” Replied Akane dejectedly “I’m his fiancée.”
“ You don’t seem too happy about that.”
“ It was our parent’s idea.”
“ You still have arranged marriages in Japan, I thought that was an outdated custom.”
“It is a bit outdated.”
Thought Sammy.
“ So,” asked Sammy. “ What school does Ryoga-San go to?”
“ I really don’t know.” Came the reply. “ I don’t think he does.”
“ I wish he went to school here” Sammy stated flatly” I think he’s kinda cute.”
“ You think so?” Inquired Akane “ He’s got a really good heart.”
About that time the two girls were interrupted by a small black piglet. Akane looked down at her beloved pet piglet. “ Oh, P-Chan, how did you get here?” Akane scooped up the piglet and held him.
Sammy noticed the familiar bandana that P-Chan used as a collar. “ Akane- San may I hold him for a minute?”
“Sure Sammy- San.” As she handed the piglet over to her. Sammy held the pig up and looked into his eyes. < Holy shit!> Sammy exclaimed < Is that you Ryoga, Your eyes look just like his!>
“ What did you say, Sammy-San?” Akane asked “ I can’t keep up with your English.”
“Oh, “replied Sammy” I’m sorry I just thought I’d seen this pig before.” Handing P-Chan back to Akane. “ But as I was about to say a minute ago. Do you know were I can find Ryoga-San? I have some things to talk to him about.”
“ Hai, he usually comes around my family’s Dojo. Why don’t you come by after school, Ryoga just got back into town, he’s certain to come by.”
Sammy nodded her head.” I’d love to, but promise me a sparing match with you.”
“ Consider it done, Sammy-San.”
********************
End Chapter one