A very entertaining premise, one that has lots to recommend it. while there are some homophone issues (chapter one, feet vs. feat) overall the writing is good, and leaves little to complain about.
Rune Tobor 3/9/10 . chapter 1
Pretty good. You gloss over some things, that is ok, you can insert details later. I'm not sure I would have written the part about Soun regaining his spine, but I am sure the details would make an interesting story. But you were not writing that story so you glossed over the details. Acceptable, almost believable, you redeemed the violent kitchen destroyer too. Almost too much goes right in this story, Ranma is all about Chaos. But still a nice read, thanks for writing it.
I think this story was well worth the time to read it. Enough so, that I am putting it in my Story (Alert) list even tho you have not done anything with it since Sept. of 2005.
I know the MUSE are very stingy with their inspiration on to many occasions. And I know, personally, that life can demand so much attention, the Muse can dry up. Even when the Muse knocks (ich, cliches), finding time to use it sucks!
I "really" have enjoyed the other postings of yours I have found. I hope you keep putting them out, and, maybe, find time for adding some to "Nabiki's Thoughts".
More cliches: "I" think this story deserves it. But that's me.
...and why didn't you continue this? (taps foot irritatedly) It is a very promising start, and I've rarely seen such a short fic receive so many reviews (though, sorry, I haven't read them yet). C'mon, man, this plot line is rife with ideas and conflicts, even if you've already partially solved Ranma's romantic affairs, and you should seriously consider continuing this story.
I like this a lot. It's an interesting idea and you're going original places with it. But then, you always do.
a loyal fan 6/30/06 . chapter 2
I so enjoy this different take on Ranma's beginning. It is a sweet, romantic story. Seeing as you are awaiting your muse, may I make a mostly scandolous suggestion? Why not remove the parts with the amazon, append the second chapter onto the first and make it a one-shot? Basically, it becomes a nice story of Nabiki meeting Ranma earlier, being parted, and then happily reuniting with him. The child is a nice touch to. I don't see any reason to write beyond that, cause the reader should just imagine 'and they lived happily ever after.' Ok, it's Ranma, Ukyo is still out there, and so forth. So maybe their happily ever after is also very interesting, with ups and downs, and so forth, but as far as ending goes, leaving the reader to imagine what comes next is fine. The reunion feels final enough to end upon.
Now, if you ever do get inspiration on how to continue, with the amazons, it would be easy enough to re-edit the story back to how it is now and add upon it, thus it is win win either way.
Anyhow, I love many of your stories, you write exceedingly well, and I am looking forward to an update on 'no need for destiny' ... a wonderful ranma / tenchi cross over with hints of sailor moon (I can only imagine what you'll do next 8) )