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. Comments: Script format. [...] are setting/action notes. Example: [The author is sitting at his computer. A dark shape looms behind him.] (...) are dialog comments. Example: Tom: (gasping) Since when did *you* start working for *him*? ================================= Miko Episode 5: Back to the Dojo A Ranma 1/2 Fanfic by Tom Wrensch Draft 2001-07-21 ================================= [Nabiki is sitting at a table at Ucchans, tapping her fingers on the table impatiently. She looks up when the door opens. Nabiki: (to herself) Finally. Kasumi: Hello Nabiki. Nabiki: You're late! Kasumi: Sorry Nabiki, the interviews took a long time. Nabiki: So what did they say? Kasumi: I start training Tuesday. Nabiki: Great! Hey, let's order before you go into details, I'm starving. Kasumi: At least we know the food is good here. [Ukyou walks up] Ukyou: Hi, Nabiki, what'll you and your friend be having? Kasumi: Hello Ukyou. Ukyou: Huh? Kasumi? Kasumi: (giggling) What's wrong? Don't recognize me in these cloths? Ukyou: That's definitely a new look for you. Kasumi: Yes, isn't it wonderful? Ukyou: Umm...I guess so. So what can I get you two? Nabiki: The lunch special please. Kasumi: I think I'll have the same. Ukyou: Coming up. On your tab Nabiki? Or... Nabiki: Or? Ukyou: You could settle some rumors for me. Nabiki: (surprised) Sure Ukyou, but I've been gone for a week, I might not have the information you want. Ukyou: Just tell me what you know. Nabiki: Right. What's up? Ukyou: Have Ranma and Akane run away together? Nabiki: Nope. They spent the week at Auntie Saotome's. I take it they haven't been at school? Ukyou: No. And no one seems sure what happened to them. Now, what about this rumor that there was a wedding at your place last weekend. Nabiki: True. Ukyou: Then I hope the rumor about your dad getting remarried is true too. Nabiki: I'm afraid so. Kasumi: Nabiki! Are you still upset? Nabiki: I guess not. Ukyou: Now about the rumor your dad married Kodachi? Nabiki: (facefaults) Kasumi: (laughing) Oh, no, he married Miko, an old friend of his. She's younger than he is, but not *that* much younger. Nabiki: Anything else? Ukyou: No, thanks. Two specials coming up. * * * * [Genma, Nodoka, Ranma, and Akane stop in front of the dojo gates carrying luggage.] Akane: It's nice to be home again. Nodoka: (smiles) Things may feel a little different now, with Miko here. Ranma: Yeah, maybe Mr. Tendo wont be so weepy all the time. Akane: Shut up Ranma. (thinking) Though it would be nice if he didn't cry so much. Genma: Let's go in, they should be expecting us. Ranma: Hey, the place looks pretty good. Akane: You're right. Genma: Look! They repaired the roof. Nodoka: It looks as if Soun and Miko have been busy on the house. Akane: There's Miko, by the dojo, raking...(voice drops) in shorts and a halter top. Nodoka: My, she is certainly a well built woman. Akane: I'll say. I knew she had a nice figure, but I didn't realize she was built quite that well. Genma: Uhh.... Ranma: Urk. Akane: (slaps Ranma) Get your mind out of the gutter pervert. Nodoka: (mildly) You too Genma. Akane: Humpf. (Marches off toward Miko) Nodoka: Why don't you two take the luggage and see how Soun is doing. I think I'll have a little girl talk with Akane and Miko. * * * * Miko: Hello Akane, say I saw you slap Ranma, was that really necessary? Akane: You would think so if you saw the way he was drooling at you. Miko: (laughing) Oh, Akane. I *don't* think he deserves a slap for *that*. It's a compliment. Really, it's quite reassuring when you reach my age. Akane: (muttering) It doesn't make *me* feel better. Miko: If you were dressed like this he wouldn't even notice my existence. Akane: Hmph, I doubt it. Miko: Let's find out tomorrow. We'll both dress like this, work in the yard, and see who he notices. Akane: Umm... Miko: How about you Nodoka? Nodoka: (walking up) No thank you, I'm not ready for competition like you two. I'll watch and be the judge. Akane: Well...okay. Nodoka: Now that that is settled, I want to hear all about your honeymoon. Miko: (giggles) You think Akane's ready for that? Nodoka: It will be a good experience for her. Akane: Uhh.... Nodoka: Oh come now Akane. You can't tell me you're not curious. Akane: Yes, I guess I am. Miko: He was a little hesitant that first night, so I... * * * * Ranma: Hi ya Mr. Tendo. Genma: So how are you holding up Soun? Soun: My friend, I'm glad you're back. Your presence *might* slow her down a little. Genma: (slaps Soun on the back) Hah! Good thing you're a martial artist, gives you some much needed stamina. Soun: (sounding very serious) I'm not sure I would have survived otherwise. Ranma: (thinking) I don't think I want to hear this. Genma: Is she even worse than Kimiko was? Soun: (laughing) No, not *that* bad, but I was a lot younger back then. Ranma: Umm.... Genma: I noticed you had enough energy to fix the place up. Soun: Miko did most of it. She's handy with tools. Genma: Oh? So tell me, has she applied that skill in anything beside repairing the house? Ranma: That's it, I'm outa here. (runs off) Genma: Hmm, hard to believe I raised such a wimp. Soun: Don't worry Genma, he'll learn. After all, Akane takes after her mother in so many other ways. Genma: (laughs) So, how does it feel to be married again? Soun: Besides being tiring, I have to say that it is good. I haven't felt this way since Kimiko was alive. (pauses) Genma, I've been thinking. Perhaps it is time I started teaching again. Genma: I thought you were going to wait and let the children restart the dojo. Soun: I was, but it will be easier for them to take over a working dojo. Besides, Akane wants to go to college and I think your son will want to join her. Genma: If you wish, old friend. Soun: Besides, it may be less tiring than sitting around all day being 'available'. Genma: You're a crafty one Soun. Try to save some time in your schedule for a few games of Shogi with your old friend. Soun: Of course Saotome. How about one right now? Genma: Sounds good. We can talk about ways to attract students to your dojo. * * * * [ Nabiki and Kasumi are walking down the street ] Nabiki: It'll be nice to be back at the Dojo. Kasumi: I wonder how Father and Miko are doing? Nabiki: (muttering) Or *what* their doing. [ They arrive at the gate and walk in. ] Nabiki: Hey! The roof's been repaired! I hope daddy did it himself, we can't afford to hire any more contractors than necessary right now. Kasumi: Nabiki? I thought the finances were in good shape? Nabiki: More or less, but with my leaving for college soon and Miko here, I'm a bit worried. Kasumi: Let's talk about it later. (More loudly) We're home! Akane: (From inside the house) We're all in the main room! [ They walk in to the main room.] Kasumi: Oh my. Nabiki: Well, you're all blushing pretty badly. I hope we haven't missed all the juicy bits. Akane: (giggles) You should hear Auntie and Miko! I never knew auntie could be so...naughty. And Miko's almost as bad. Miko: I guess we'll have to stop now Nodoka. After all, we can't corrupt these two young innocent ladies. Nodoka: You're right dear, though its hard to believe their as innocent as my son seems to be. Miko: Oh, you know how men are. They always have problems talking about things, but when it comes to actually *doing* them, they seem to lose their shyness. Nodoka: True. For example, there was the weekend that both Akane and Ranma were conceived, these two... Genma: No-chan! Please! Not that. Soun: (Groaning) Please Nodoka, she might ask me to *show* her what we did, and I'm not that young anymore. Miko: This sounds interesting. Akane: That's for sure. Nodoka: Ask me later, Miko. Maybe we'd best keep it between us though. The girls might not be ready for it yet. Soun: (Pounding head on table and muttering) I'm dead. Dead (thump) dead (thump) dead (thump) dead (thump)... === End Episode 5 === C&C is 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/.