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Journeying

Chapter one

It was raining very hard at that day. At the Nerima train station, a certain pigtailed hair boy and a midnight blue haired girl sat on a bench waiting for their ride. The boy was hugging his sleeping fiancee who's currently sleeping. The events that happened only a while ago were still fresh in his thoughts.

"I just wish we did the right thing..", Ranma thought to himself. He and Akane decided to elope after they found out that Akane's pregnant. "Everything's gonna be fine as long as I'm with Akane.". He looked at his sleeping fiancee and noticed how peaceful she seems. He admitted that up to this point, he's still not sure whether they can survive living on their own. With Akane pregnant with their first child, he must find a good job to support their living. "We can do it. I'll work hard for Akane and my baby.".

At that moment, Akane started to wake up. She rubbed her eyes and looked blearily at Ranma. "Has the train arrived yet?", she asked.

"Not yet. We just have to wait a little bit more.", Ranma said.

"Where are we gonna go now? Don't you think we should just go home? Both out fathers were so glad to hear-", said Akane before she was cut off by Ranma.

"You know we can't do that. You'll just be in danger! They might try to kill you if they ever find out.", Ranma said. He knew that when Shampoo and Kodachi find out about Akane being pregnant, they'll be terribly mad. Ukyou already knew about their situation and she said that she'll do whatever she can to prevent the two from harming Akane although he thinks that she can't probably handle those two. The others, meaning Ryoga and Kuno, still don't have any idea. "Don't worry. I'll find a job. We'll manage.", he said soothingly to his fiancee. He then kissed Akane sweetly ang hugged her tightly.

"Okay..", said Akane. "I just wish you would never leave me Ranma.". By then, silent tears began falling from her hazel brown eyes.

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flashback:

It was the day before Ranma and Akane's Graduation. Yuka organized a party and invited all their batchmates. The party went on all night. No one's feeling sleepy for this will be the last time all of them shall ever be complete.

"Yo Akane, daijobu?", asked Ranma.

"Of course I am! I just had a few drinks that's all.", said Akane. She and Ranma had been drinking a little since they arrive at the party. She felt a little bit dizzy but she's sure that she's not drunken.

"You should go upstairs and fix yourself up. Come on I'll help you.". Ranma asked Yuka where can Akane fix herself up and she said that she can do it in her room.

After washing her face, Ranma and Akane decided to stay in Yuka's room a bit more before going back. They sat on the couch in Yuka's room and were silent for a little while. Akane was the first one to speak. "Hey Ranma, do you really think I'm uncute, a tomboy?", she asked.

"Of course you are.", Ranma said with a smirk. He always loved teasing Akane. "You are a stubborn macho chick!".

"RANMA NO BAKA!", Akane shouted. Then, tears started to fall from her eyes.

Ranma was alarmed. "Hey Akane, stop crying. I-I'm just joking.", he said. He always end up making Akane cry although he don't mean it.

"You really don't like me, do you?", asked Akane. She can't help it. Ever since Ranma came, her life has always been like this. "Why can't we just get along!? Why do you always have to be so insensitive!?". Akane stood up and decided to go back to the hall but before she can leave, Ranma stopped her.

"Wait Akane"

Akane turned around to face Ranma. "What is it this-", she said but was cut off when Ranma suddenly hugged her and kissed her passionately. She was stunned that she couldn't react at first.

"Akane-", Ranma whispered. "I love you. I've always loved you. I've always been afraid of rejection but now, I don't care anymore. I'm ready to face everything as long as you're with me.". He looked deeply into Akane's hazel brown orbs. How he waited for this moment to happen.

Akane was speechless. That's two surprises in a row. She's totally lost. She doesn't know what to do, what to say. All she's aware right then was the image of the man she loves standing right in front of her. She doesn't know why but somewhere deep inside her, it felt as if a huge weight has been removed. She felt light. And for the first time, she felt contented.

"Akane.. Please say something..", Ranma said. He felt uneasy. How can he possibly tell Akane he loves her and manage to live?!

"I love you too Ranma. You have no idea how long I've been. I'm so happy.", Akane said. And with that, it was her turn to kiss Ranma passionately.

Everything that happened later on seemed like a dream, a fantasy. Neither of them felt regret nor uncertainty. Both of them were happy being with each other, and that's enough reason for them to stay that way forever.

End of Flachback

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"Akane. Akane, wake up.", Ranma said. He shook his fiancee slightly. The train has just arrived.

Akane woke up and saw that their ride has come. Ranma helped her pick up their things and both of them proceeded inside the train. Inside, only few passengers were left so they easily found a seat. Akane peered outside the window. She couldn't help but feel sad now that she's leaving. All her life, she spent day after day in this place. All of her memories, good and bad, were made in Nerima. She remembered her family. Her father and sisters were surely worrying right now. "I'm sorry.", she thought. She looked at the man beside her and felt easy. "I'm counting on you Ranma. I know we made the right choice.".

Ranma noticed that Akane was looking at him. He knew that Akane was still doubting. He can't blame her. But, he knew that he made the right choice. He, Akane, and their soon-to-be-borned-child can only live happily if they leave Nerima. He then held Akane's hand. At that point, they can only rely on each other for strength.

"Akane, as soon as we arrive in Kyoto, I'll marry you.", he said. And then, the train went.

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Author's Note: Please review minna-san. I want to know what you think of my story.