It was a quiet evening in Narita, Japan; the sun was setting in the distance making the sky an orangey red colour. Crickets were chirping in the distance and the odd car or bike bell could be heard in the distance.

Ranko was sat in the Tendou Dojo quietly; she had found herself in a thoughtful mood which was rare but she couldn't help it. Her mind was wondering into the future of what life would be like one she and Akane would be married.

I mean sure when she was in guy form (her real form) she could satisfy Akane and obviously make babies. Play the role of a good dad while being protective of Akane so that nobody would steal her and become head of the Dojo.

But then what about her female form? They could both carry babies and they could have multiple rounds of sex; but what about if someone tried to steal her wife? What if other guys tried to come between them or assault her?

She sighed heavily; as if life wasn't complicated enough adult life was getting her down and she was in the midst of puberty. Man was her head a mess right now it was so fucking frustrating.

Suddenly she heard someone calling her name "Ranma!" Akane's voice called loudly. Dinner was going to be ready soon and she knew he hated missing meals.

"In here" She called back hesitantly. She wasn't in the mood to eat at the minute; her head was a mess and her stomach was in knots. When it came to it she would eat later when her stomach was in better shape.

Akane walked towards the Dojo and stood in the doorway "There you are Ranma! Aren't you hungry?" she asked curiously.

Ranko gave her an apologetic look "Sorry Akane I'm not feeling so good at the minute" she apologized gently.

"You're feeling sick?" Akane cried worriedly and rushed up to her. It was a known fact Ranma was stubborn and sometimes he kept things to himself even when they were a big deal; frustrating yes but something she took along with the other baggage he carried.

She placed a hand on her forehead quickly "You don't have a temperature and you have colour in your cheeks. It could be low blood sugar or your stomach has shrunk" she thought her tone somewhat anxious.

Ranko sighed heavily and placed a hand over her mouth "Jesus calm down Akane; I'm fine seriously I just don't have any appetite at the minute" she explained crossly.

Akane breathed a sigh of relief but was shocked that the person who could eat a three course meal for 2 people was NOT hungry. "Ok; but it's just so unlike you" she explained awkwardly.

Ranko laughed in amusement "I know; but I promise I'll eat later" she reassured her kindly.

She may have bitched and argued with Akane an awful lot but the truth was Ranko treasured Akane. It was just that she had a lot to deal with and a lot of future planning to do and it was very frustrating and tiring.

Akane smiled gently "Ok I'll tell Kasumi to leave you some aside" she said kindly and began to leave. She was glad that Ranma was ok but was curious of what could have jilted his appetite.

Inside

Akane sat around the table quietly sipping at her miso soup. She was enjoying her meal but was still somewhat worried about Ranma and what could be the matter.

"Hey Akane are you ok? You seem troubled" Kasumi asked worriedly passing her father more rice.

Akane sighed heavily "I'm worried about Ranma" she explained sadly. She and Ranma didn't really talk things out very often which ended up in heated arguments. Sadly this also caused secrecy between them both.

"Why is he in a mood again? Best to let it boil over Y'know" Nabiki teased deviously. She did get a kick out of watching him sulk like a kid; it was amusing.

Akane shook her head "Not exactly; when I checked up on her she seemed down and very thoughtful. Her expression was troubled yet lost; like her mind was trying to figure out deep information" she explained anxiously.

"I see; I hope she isn't having some sort of problem outside home. That would be very distressing" Kasumi said worriedly cupping her cheek in her hand.

"May be you just need to talk it out" Nabiki said solemnly before taking another mouthful of food.

Everyone stared at her in awe; Nabiki was more known for snarky comments and sarcasm. It was rare she brought any real advice to any situation. So of course everyone would be shocked by this comment after all.

"Nabiki is right Akane; leaving the situation alone will only make it worse. You need to talk to your fiancé about your problems as a couple" Soun said proudly.

Akane chewed her food quietly her mind drifting away. She did want to discuss this with Ranma but would she/he listen? The problem was Ranma's stubborn nature and always wanting to be right.

However if she didn't try she would only regret it; and then all their problems would pile up and later explode in a violent bomb. "To hell with it" she muttered quietly and finished her food.

Later on

Ranko was still sat in the Dojo quietly; she was getting hungry but not to the point of devouring an entire meal. Just hungry enough to need nourishment of some kind as to not pass out.

"I uh brought you some leftovers" Akane said kindly appearing beside her. She had brought some rice balls, pickled radish and tea for her to eat; not much but still pretty good.

Ranko blushed gently "Thanks" she said gratefully and took a rice ball then stuffed it into her mouth moaning joyously as it hit her tongue.

Akane chuckled to herself "You really were hungry weren't you?" she teased playfully. It was times like these that she enjoyed being his/her fiancé. It was annoying but came with its perks.

"Mmm" Ranko muttered her mouth full of rice; it had taken her a while to get her appetite back. Now that it was here she was taking advantage of the situation.

Akane placed the tray next to her and sat down beside her quietly. It was weird but she kind of enjoyed watching Ranko eat; it made her feel warm inside. Yet she felt troubled about what was bothering Ranko so much? At least to the point that she kept it to herself.

"You know Ranko..." Akane started quietly her tone uneasy. She couldn't keep this bottled up or it would just eat away at her.

"Hmm?" Ranko said finishing her first mouthful and grabbing another. She liked it when Akane was more laid back; it made her easier to get along with.

Akane looked at Ranko solemnly "...If something is bothering is bothering you tell me; we need to work through our problems together instead of fighting it alone".

"Akane..." Ranko said gently touched by her words. She didn't want to bother anyone with her problems and yet she was just thinking ahead. But it wasn't like Akane wasn't involved either. She sighed heavily and ran a hand through her hair in a frustrated manner "I was thinking about the future" she revealed awkwardly.

Akane blinked rather stunned by this; I mean they were both only 16 they still had a while of High school to do. When college came up then they would have to put on their thinking boots but not yet. "Aren't you getting ahead a bit; we're still only teenagers" Akane reassured her supportively.

Ranma smiled fondly in amusement "I know that; but I mean about when we get married and run the Dojo. I get that we can have babies and such it's just..." she trailed off.

"Just what?" Akane asked curiously intrigued by what was on her mind. She was kind of impressed her fiancé was thinking that far ahead.

Ranko tightened her fist and bowed her head slightly "What if I'm stuck like this forever Akane. What if I have to transform between genders for the rest of my life; how complicated is that going to be? We need to figure out a system at least so we can plan around it" she explained firmly.

Akane blinked in awe at this but on some levels understood what she meant. Ranma was a rarity in that sense but still human. There would be perks and benefits to the situation but as the saying goes "What will be; will be".

"Yeah I get how that would be a problem at times but also really good" Akane said fondly.

"Eh?" Ranko asked curiously. Today was one of those days she had no idea what her fiancé was on about.

"Yes people will think its weird how my partner can switch genders due to cold water; but It has a lot of benefits that come with it" Akane explained firmly.

"But what if someone tries to break us up? What if you fall for someone else?!" Ranko cried anxiously.

Akane frowned then flicked Ranko on the head sharply; god she was so dense sometimes it was truly unbelievable.

"What the hell?!" Ranko snapped crossly. Why was she always so mean to her?

Akane moved closer to Ranko slowly so their faces were almost touching "Do you really think I'd look at another woman?" she asked coldly.

Ranko blushed and went quiet; I mean she knew she was cute in her girl form but there were better looking guys to boot; it was normal to be insecure sometimes.

"Nobody else could look as good in both gender style clothing; or be as adorable/sexy when mad. And I'm pretty sure nobody can cook as good as you either" Akane said solemnly.

Tears welled up in Ranko's eyes and she felt her heart melt like butter; sometimes but not always...Akane said the most romantic things. It made her realize how lucky she really was. "I love you Akane!" Ranko sobbed tearfully clinging to Akane tightly.

Akane chuckled to herself but wrapped her arms around her gently; her fiancé may have been somewhat childish. But in girl form she was damn near freaking adorable and she loved it.