Past
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by David Houghton
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I've hidden my past well, very well. I wasn't always quite this
mercenary. Things do change. I actually have a reason for disliking
Ranma. A real reason, not just the obvious that he reminds me too much
of myself. Okay, so he has helped restore the clans honour. But at one
time Ranma and I were in love. Now that suprised you, didn't it?

I know what you're thinking,"Her- the ice queen and him- the macho jerk?"
That was before the curse though. When he was in the all boys school. See
where I'm going with this? Even then he had a rep as a heartbreaker.
I ignored it of course. He was pretty tactless, even when trying to
compliment people. If I'd known then what I know now, I wouldn't have
done what I did.

Yes, you've guessed what I'm hinting at, but you don't
believe it. Not suprised, really. You can't believe that *I*
would ever be that foolish. To be frank I can't believe
this is the same Ranma. He did learn from his mistake -ME.

I must have had the worst luck. Sex just once and I got
pregnant. Yes, I *know* it only takes one time. He than vanished
for a little while. Yep, that's right. I miscarried soon after.
Ranma, mister holy, thinks I had an abortion. At that
time I was idealistic, still was until he chose my little
sister. People always let you down. At least money doesn't
pretend it won't.

What's that you say. I'm not still in love with
the jerk. I hate the bastard. I HATE THE BASTARD.
I HATE THE BLOODY BASTARD!... Oh god, I still want
him.

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This makes so much sense it scares me.

Akane's comments about the world not revolving
around boys. Nabiki accepting the arranged
engagement too meekly. Nabiki fondling Ranma's breasts.
Nabiki getting jealous then completely mercenary.