Disclaimer: These characters are not mine. They belong to the wonderful Romiko Takahashi and her licensees (Viz Communications in North America). This work is strictly for the non-profit enjoyment of fans. No copyright infringement is intended. Story type: Continuation Authors Comments: This is one of the two stories I had attempted to blend in "Married, Too". The original story was getting too complicated, and the Miko character wasn't getting enough exposure (Not that way you perverts!). I plan on keeping the episodes short, so I expect a lot of them. At least twenty, probably more. I admit I chickened out. In the original story the "club" was topless. I decided Kasumi and Nodoka would have a little trouble with that. I still haven't decided which way to go for sure, so if you have any preferences, please let me know. Miko A Ranma 1/2 Fanfic by Tom Wrensch Episode 2: Here's Miko Draft 1998-08-16 ================================= [ Ranma sticks his head into the kitchen again. Kasumi is holding a plate of food. ] RANMA: Kasumi, I have to go talk to Miko-san. KASUMI: (excited) Oh! What did father say? RANMA: (holding up an envelope) He wrote a note. I don't know what it says, but he told me to escort Miko-san here if she wants to come. KASUMI: Oh my. Do you think I should try to find a wedding Kimono for her? RANMA: I have no idea. Do you know her size? KASUMI: Well, she's a little shorter than me, but *much* better built. RANMA: That's her. I better hurry. KASUMI: Please do, we don't have much time if they're planning on a wedding today. [ Ranma is walking up to an apartment building. It is in a crowded and run-down area. ] RANMA:[ Ranma walks up to the door of an apartment and knocks. ] MIKO: (without opening door) Yes? RANMA: It's Ranma Saotome. [ The door opens. Miko is in a conservative dress that partially hides her figure. ] MIKO: Ranma, you came! What did he say? RANMA: (hands her the letter) He wrote you this. [ Miko and Ranma step into the apartment, which is small even my Japanese standards (we're talking walk-in close size here). Miko is reading the letter. ] RANMA: (looking at Miko) MIKO: (crying but smiling) H-He wants to marry me. RANMA: Mr. Tendo asked me to escort you to the dojo. After seeing the neighborhood I think that's a really good idea. MIKO: I know, but I can't afford anything more than this tiny place, even in this neighborhood. RANMA: You'll like the dojo, it's pretty big and has a really nice yard, though it needs some repair work. MIKO: That's right. If I... I never have to come back here again! [ Miko pulls out a suitcase and starts throwing things into it. ] RANMA: Would you mind telling me what's going on? MIKO: Oh, I'm sorry. Soun-chan wants to marry me! He said he'd marry me today if I want, or we could wait a while and have a more formal ceremony. RANMA: And? MIKO: Today! I'm not spending another minute in this mouse hole if I can help it. MIKO: (stops packing for a moment) Oh dear. I'm not being very polite, am I. Do you think his family will mind? Should I wait? RANMA: *I* don't mind. Mr. Tendo is the one that suggested getting married today. Akane will be surprised, but she's not the type to cause problems over something like this. I have no idea about Nabiki and Kasumi though. MIKO: I *know* Kasumi wont mind. I'll have to talk to Nabiki when we get there. (looks sadly at her luggage) maybe it's too soon to be packing. RANMA: No, keep packing. There's no way Mr. Tendo will let you continue living here once he knows what kind of neighborhood this is. MIKO: But if we don't get married right away it wouldn't be right for me to stay there. RANMA: Then you can live with my mom for a while. She'd love the company. MIKO: Really? Thank you Ranma, you're sweet. Akane's a lucky girl. RANMA: (muttered) She doesn't seem to think so. [Miko and Ranma are walking down the street. Ranma is carrying a large suitcase and a backpack. Miko is wearing a Kimono.] MIKO: I hope Akane and Nabiki don't think I'm trying to take their mothers place. RANMA: Akane's not like that. I really don't know what Nabiki's going to think. Aren't you worried about Kasumi? MIKO: (laughs) No, Kasumi will be very happy to have me around. RANMA: Huh? MIKO: Kasumi and I understand each other. You'll see what I mean. RANMA: If you say so... mother-in-law. MIKO: Huh? Oh, I guess I will be your mother-in-law someday. (laugh) I just hope none of Soun's girls are planning to get married and start a family soon. I'm not ready to be a grandmother. Not even a step-grandmother. RANMA: (grins) You're way too cute to be a grandmother. MIKO: (swats him playfully) Ranma, it's not nice to hit on your mother-in-law. [ An Amazon-powered bicycle comes out of nowhere and flattens Ranma. ] SHAMPOO: (looks angry) Niho Arien. What you doing? RANMA: What do you want Shampoo? SHAMPOO: Why Kasumi buy wedding things? Arien not planning anything stupid is he? Not smart to cross Chinese Amazons. MIKO: You're a Chineese Amazon? Let me guess, Ranma defeated you in combat? SHAMPOO: Yes. Now Ranma Shampoo husband. MIKO: Wow, I didn't think even as backward a culture as the Chinese Amazons would keep such archaic outmating customs. SHAMPOO: Huh? RANMA: Huh? MIKO: Oh, sorry. My degree is in Anthropology. Not very useful for getting a job, but wonderful for trivia. SHAMPOO: Arien answer Shampoo! What Kasumi buy wedding things for? RANMA: Uhh... MIKO: For a wedding of course. RANMA: Oh-oh. MIKO: (does overblown cutsy look) Oh, I'm finally getting married to my wonderful Soun-chan. I can't wait! SHAMPOO: You marry violent girls father? MIKO: Yes, isn't it wonderful? SHAMPOO: Oh. Shampoo sorry. She think... RANMA: It's okay Shampoo, but we gotta go now. SHAMPOO: Bye-Bye Arien. [ Shampoo rides off on her bike, waving. ] RANMA: (sighs in relief) That was close. Thanks for the cutsy act. I *was* an act wasn't it? MIKO: (nods) No problem Ranma. Family's got to stick together, right? [ Ranma and Miko are approaching the gate to the Tendo compound. Kasumi is sweeping out front. ] RANMA: Here we are. MIKO: Kasumi! [ Miko runs up to Kasumi, who looks up from her sweeping. ] MIKO: Kasumi! He finally asked! KASUMI: I'm so happy for you. MIKO: And for yourself? KASUMI: You know what I want. But don't worry. I can wait until after the honeymoon. RANMA: Huh? MIKO: (smiling) You'll find out. KASUMI: Daddy's waiting for you inside. MIKO: Oh my! How do I look? KASUMI: You look fine, now go talk to your groom. MIKO: (nervously) Well, here goes. Ranma, will you escort me in? RANMA: (holds out his arm) Sure. [ They walk into the house. Soun is sitting at his normal place, but is dressed up rather than in his usual brown gi. Gemna-panda, Akane, and Nabiki are also sitting there drinking tea. Kasumi is standing behind Ranma and Miko, still holding the broom. Akane and Nabiki look a little uncertain. ] MIKO: Soun-chan? SOUN: Mi-chan? Have you thought about it? MIKO: My answer is 'yes'. [ Soun runs to Miko and sweeps her off her feet in a hug. His is, of course, crying. ] SOUN: Oh, Mi-chan, you've made me so happy. MIKO: Now, Soun-chan, you'll get your nice outfit all messy. SOUN: Have you decided when? MIKO: I was thinking as soon as possible, but then decided that we should talk to your daughters first. They should have a say in the matter. SOUN: Come sit with me and we can talk about it. [ Everyone sits at the table in their usual places, Miko next to Soun. Nabiki has her usual sardonic smile, Kasumi is grinning happily, but Akane looks a little upset.] RANMA: (whispered to Akane) What's wrong? AKANE: (whispered back) Who does she think she is walking in here and trying to take Mom's place. RANMA: (frowns, still whispering to Akane) She was worried you might react like that. I told her you, at least, wouldn't act that way because I didn't think you were so mean and spiteful that you wouldn't want your own father to be happy. Maybe I was wrong. [ Ranma stands up, grabbing his fathers and walking away from the table. ] RANMA: Come on pop, this is for the Tendos only. AKANE: (looking guilty) Ranma? [ Ranma and his father are sitting in their room, both in male human form.] RANMA: I'm telling you pop, it's time we moved back. GENMA: I thought you were the one who wanted to stay here! RANMA: Yeah, so I was wrong. Maybe Akane and I will get along better if we don't see each other all the time. NODOKA: (opens door to room) Perhaps he is right Husband, Tendo does not need you around while he gets to know his bride. RANMA: Mom! When did you get here? NODOKA: An hour ago. I've been talking with Miko and the girls. RANMA: So, what do you think of Miko? NODOKA: She seems like a nice, traditional girl. I'm sure she will be very happy here. [ Genma and Ranma bigsweat, hoping no one tells Nodoka what Miko does for a living. ] NODOKA: We've made some plans. The wedding will be in a few hours. Husband, I think Tendo could use your help keeping his nerves under control until then. GENMA: Yes, dear. I'll go now. NODOKA: (after Genma leaves) Ranma, you seemed to have made quiet an impression on Miko. She's very happy to have you as a future son-in-law. RANMA: Ummm... NODOKA: You also seemed to have made an impression on Akane. She wants to talk to you but seems a bit afraid to see you right now. What happened between you my son? RANMA: Well, she acted... poorly when Miko first got here. I guess I was pretty disgusted with it and told her so. NODOKA: She seems to be getting along fine with Miko now. Miko has promised to teach Akane to cook when she gets back. RANMA: (alarmed) Did you warn her what kind of trouble she was getting into? NODOKA: No, Akane did. She was quite honest in her self appraisal. RANMA: Wow, that's a first. NODOKA: (sternly) That's enough Ranma. RANMA: Yes mother. Have they decided where they're going on their honeymoon? NODOKA: They're not going anywhere. We're going to leave them alone here for a week. Kasumi has some kind of trip planned, Nabiki was planning a trip to check out some colleges anyway, and we'll all be going to our house for a week. RANMA: What about Akane? NODOKA: Why she's coming with us of course. She's staying in our guest room. Unless you'd rather make it a double ceremony, then she could stay with you in your room. RANMA: Mom! NODOKA: (laughing) Soun actually suggested a double wedding, but Miko talked him out of it. RANMA: I owe her one. NODOKA: (stroking her wrapped katana) She said it wouldn't be honorable for you to marry Akane until the other engagement was cleared up and your honor restored. RANMA: ... NODOKA: She is right. We've been letting this slide for far too long. We can discuss this in more detail after the wedding. RANMA: (looking very nervous) Yes mother. === END EPISODE 2 === C&C *very* welcome, flames ignored. Please send comments to twrensch@geocities.com. My completed stories and relatively complete drafts are posted at http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Dojo/5201/.