OneShot@li.net Jeffrey "OneShot" Wong Ranma:A day to remember (Opening scene: It's an early Friday morning. We are in front of the Tendo's house. A voice can be heard from within it. It's obviously Akane's) Akane's voice:Ranma no BAKA! (There is a loud whack of what sounds like a mallet hitting something.....or someone. We look up into the sky and see Ranma soar over the fence, reach the pinnacle of his flight and come plummetting towards the earth, landing face first.) (After a few minutes, Ranma slowly picks himself up and dusts himself off.) Ranma:Hmph. All I did today was tell her that she looked nice in a dress for a change and she gets mad at me. Why does Akane have to always act like a tomboy? Akane:(Standing behind Ranma with a mallet)I heard that! Ranma:(Realizing what he said)Not again. (Akane pummels him with her hammer and storms off through the front gate) Ranma:(On the ground again)Man.....I gotta learn to keep my mouth shut. (Ranma gets up and dusts himself off. He looks towards the gate Akane stormed through and groans as he eximines the bruises all over his body) (Somewhere in China) Ryoga:Can you please tell me how to get to the Tendo dojo? Man:Didn't you ask me that last week when you saw me? Ryoga:Um...can you tell where it is again. I seem to...um...have forgotten. Man:Japan is in that direction(Points east) (Ryoga walks to our astonisment in that direction) Man:(Talking to himself)Well....at least he's headed in the right way this time. (Back at the dojo. Everyone is at the table eating breakfast except Ranma, who is in his room and Kasumi who, is in the kitchen, cooking. Akane seems upset about something and Nabiki notices. Genma is eating as always. Soun sadly watches as Genma is eating him out of house and home. Kasumi is oblivious) Nabiki:Mr. Saotome Ganma:Yes, Nabiki?(Continues to eat) Nabiki:As of today, you owe me 10,000 yen. Genma:(Sweating)I..uh..... Nabiki:(Interrupting)Will pay it off today. Genma:Of corse.......I.....will...... Nabiki:How might you do that? Genma:I......(Douses himself with a cup of water located conveniently next to him)Growl(Smiles weakly) Nabiki:Well.....Mr. Panda. If you want to play it that way. Genma(Panda):Growl.(Starts sweating) (A few minutes later) Nabiki:Akane. Akane:What is it, Nabiki? Nabiki:I was just wondering why you're upset. Akane:You know why. Nabiki:What did he do this time? Akane:He said I looked good in this dress. Nabiki:What's wrong with that? Akane:....... Nabiki:Maybe he's trying to be nice.(Emphesizing on the 'trying') Akane:Well........ Nabiki:(Interupting)It doesn't hurt if you try also. Akane:But I thought he was....... Nabiki:(Interupting again)What....making fun of you again. Akane:well....yeah. Nabiki:That's because you expected him to, ne? (Up in his room, Ranma sneezes) Akane:It's just that he always did and why should today be any different. Nabiki:Maybe he's starting to show his feelings. Akane:(Blushing)........... Nabiki:(Noticing)Maybe you should try to be nice too. Maybe he'll tell you how he feels if you weren't mad at him all the time. Akane:Do you really think so? Nabiki:Of course I do. Akane:Well....I guess I could. Thanks Nabiki. Nabiki:No problem. What are sisters for? Akane:Um....what about this talk? Nabiki:(Smiles)Oh....and don't worry. I'll charge you for it later. (Akane's face faults)Besides....I have to do something(Gets up and leaves) (The scene changes to Ranma's room where Ranma is lying on his futon. After a short moment, there's a knock at the door.) Ranma:Who is it? Nabiki:It's me. May I come in? Ranma:(Recognizing Nabiki's voice)Sure. (Nabiki comes in and sits near Ranma) Nabiki:(Noticing Ranma's bruises)What happened? Ranma:(Still lying on the futon)What do you think happend? Nabiki:Akane. Ranma:Of course. Who else can do this much damage? Nabiki:What did you do? Ranma:(Sits uprght)Me...I didn't do a thing. All I said was that Akane looked good in her dress and she gets upset. (Downstairs, Akane sneezes) Nabiki:Come on. Do you expect me to believe that? Ranma:It's the truth. Really. Nabiki:Why did you say that anyway? Ranma:Well....I was trying to be nice. Why are you so interested in what I do? Nabiki:Akane's my sister. Besides....she seemed upset. Ranma:.......... Nabiki:I think she expected that to be one of your insulting remarks about her. Ranma:But I didn't insult her. Nabiki:I know. But I think she expected it to be insult. Ranma:Do you mean she expected me to insult her? Nabiki:Well.....think of it. You two fight every morning and everything that's said leads to a fight. I think she got use to it. Ranma:.......... Nabiki:Why are you acting nice all of a sudden? Ranma:Well....I was getting sick and tired of being hit every morning by that tomboy. Nabiki:Why don't you tell her then? Ranma:............ Nabiki:Well....at least try to stay away from fighting one another. Ranma:I could do that. Nabiki:Good. Ranma:Are you going to tell her that I don't want to be hit again? Nabiki:Nope. Maybe she'll get it on her own. Ranma:Thanks Nabiki:You know what. Ranma:What? Nabiki:Maybe you're trying to be nice cause you're starting to show your true feelings. Ranma:(Blushing)Nani? I would never do that. I'm being nice so Akane won't.... Nabiki:(Interupting)Hate you. Ranma:(Blushing beet red)No so she won't.... Nabiki:(Interupting again)Fall for someone else. Ranma:(Still blushing)No. Will you quit putting words in my mouth.(Nabiki smiles)I was acting nice so she won't hit me again. Nabiki:I know. I know. I was just having some fum. Ranma:Oh. Nabiki:Well....glad I could've helped. Ranma:(Begins to sweat)Um.....what about this talk? Nabiki:No problem. I'll make you an easy payment plan to pay this off. (Ranma falls back over onto his futon as Nabiki leaves) (Back at the table. Akane finishes her breakfast. She spots Nabiki coming down the stairs) Akane:Nabiki. Where did you go? Nabiki:Me. I had to go get my books. Akane:(Noticing Nabiki without her books)Did you find them? Nabiki:I.......forgot them at school. Akane:Oh. Nabiki:(Smiles)I'm going off to school early so I could go fetch them. You and Ranma can go on without me. See you later.(Leaves for school) (Akane heads upstairs to get her books. As she walks up, Ranma is walking down. Akane smiles at Ranma thinking about what Nabiki said about him. Ranma smiles at Akane hoping that she won't hit him) (We see Akane and Ranma walking to school. Ranma is of course walking on the fence as Akane walks on the sidewalk down below. Akane seems very happy now while Ranma seems nervous) Akane:Ranma. Ranma:Yes? Akane:I was wondering about what you said earlier. You know...about my dress. Ranma:........... Akane:Do you really think I looked nice in this dress? Ranma:(Remembering what Nabiki said)Yes. You do look nice in it. Akane:Thanks.(Smiles) Ranma:(Thinking)It's working. She isn't trying to kill me.(Begins to talk)You know what? Akane:What? Ranma:You look cute when you smile too. Akane:(Thinking)Nabiki is right. Maybe he's starting to show his true feelings.(Begins to talk)Thank you (Ranma is no longer nervous but is now rather happy) (Somewhere in China) Ryoga:Can you please tell how to get to the Tendo dojo? Man:You again?!? I just showed you the direction to head in. Ryoga:Can you show me again. Man:It's that way(Points east) (Ryoga heads west) Man:Hey! Ryoga:Yes? Man:The other way. Ryoga:Oh(Turns around and thus heads east) Man:(Talking to himself)God must be testing me. (Back to Akane and Ranma walking to school. Ranma is now walking next to Akane on the sidewalk. They still have no idea about what's going on) Ranma:Akane. Akane:Yes? Ranma:Have you noticed that Shampoo didn't land on me with her bike today? Akane:(Upset).......... Ranma:It's just nice that we have time together. Akane:(Surprised)Really? Ranma:(Smiles)I guess it's nice when something you expect to happen on a daily basis changes. Akane:Yes it is. (Inside the Nekohanten, we see Moose hugging Shampoo around her arms in a tight embrace while she tries to struggle out to no avail.) Shampoo:(Continues to struggle trying to free her arms)Let go of Shampoo. Moose:Shampoo. I pledge my undying love to you. Shampoo:(Getting angry)Let go. You make Shampoo late to meet Ranma. Moose:I shall never let go of you. Shampoo:(Fuming)Let go. I leave now. (Splash) Cologne:(Holding a bucket while balancing on her stick)Enough with the two of you. Shampoo(Cat):Meow Moose(Duck):Quack Cologne:(Grabs Moose by the neck)Into the cage with you. Moose(Duck):Quack. Quack.(Struggles to get free) Cologne:(Throws Moose into the cage an locks it)You stay there. Shampoo(Cat):Meow Cologne:Let me go get some hot water grand-daughter.(Goes into the kitchen) (After a few minutes, Cologne emerges with a kettle and pours water the hot water on Shampoo) Shampoo:(Getting into her clothes)Thank you great-grandmother Cologne:Now child. Go find my future son-in-law. Shampoo:(Looks at clock)Sorry great-grandmother. It too late. Ranma is gone by now. Cologne:Now I wonder why Moose was so persistent today. (In Moose's cage) Moose(Duck):(Thinking) Shampoo, why must you like Ranma so much and not me? I will love you much more than he ever will.(Sigh)I just know it. Nabiki even thinks so. (Outside the Nekohanten, where Moose without his glasses is sweeping the sidwalk and Nabiki walks up to him.) Nabiki:Moose. Moose:Shampoo.(Hugs Nabiki)I love you Nabiki:Moose. Moose:What is it my love? Nabiki:Put on your glasses. (Moose takes his glasses out of his pocket and puts them on and notices that he's talking to Nabiki) Moose:Hi Nabiki. Nabiki:(Fixing her blouse)Hi Moose. I was wondering if you can do me a favor. Moose:What is it? Nabiki:I want you to let Shampoo know how much you love her today. (Shampoo sneezes from inside the Nekohanten) Moose:But I always tell her I love her. Nabiki:I want you to show her. Moose:Like how? Nabiki:Instead of telling her, why don't you hug her and then tell her. Moose:But she'll hit me if I touch her. Nabiki:Not if you hold her tight enough and around her arms. Then she won't be able to hit you. Moose:(Now hopeful)Do you really think it'll work? Nabiki:(Smiles)Of coure. Beside...you can love Shampoo more than Ranma ever can. I just know it.(Winks) Moose:Fine then. I'll try it. Thanks a lot Nabiki. Nabiki:No problem. See you later.(Starts to walk away) Moose:Nabiki. Aren't you going to charge me? Nabiki:Nope. Not this time. (Back to Ranma and Akane. They're still walking) Akane:Ranma. Ranma:What is it? Akane:Havn't you noticed that you weren't attacked by Kuno? Ranma:(Puzzled)That's strange. I wonder what happened to him? Akane:Maybe he got sick and tired of fighting with you. Ranma:(Noticing on what Akane just said)I'm so glad.(Thinking)I wonder why he isn't around for real. (Back at the Tendo dojo) Kuno:You will tell me of her location.(Pulls out his bokken) Genma(Panda):Growl. Kuno:Speak. Genma(Panda):Growl Kuno:I know of your evil plans to rid this world of my beautiful pig-tailed goddess. I shall never allow it. Genma(Panda):(Sweating)Growl.(Runs away) Kuno:I, Tatewaki Kuno, Blue Thunder of Furikan High shall vanquish this world of such evil sorcery(Runs after Genma)I know of your vile tasks for I have been told so. (Inside of Furikan High. In one of it's many hallways, we see Kuno talking to Nabiki.) Nabiki:Hey Kuno-chan. Do you want to know where your pig-tailed goddess is? Kuno:You will address me as Kuno-sempei and yes, I would like to know of my pig-tailed godess. (Nabiki extends a hand) Kuno:If you want my handshake, that I shall give.(Shakes Nabiki's hand) Nabiki:No. You know what I want.(Smiles) Kuno:I have no wish to date you, Nabiki. Nabiki:2000 yen. Kuno:Nani? Nabiki:2000 yen for the information of your pig-tailed goddess. Kuno:(Hands Nabiki 2000 yen)Ok then. Where is she? Nabiki:She's in the Tendo dojo. Kuno:Nani? Why would she be under the same roof as that cad Ranma. Nabiki:She's being held prisoner by Ranma and needs your help to escape. She'll be vanquished from this world if you don't hurry. Kuno:I shall destroy Ranma. Nabiki:Oh yeah. You know that Ranma is a sorcorer. Kuno:Hai. Nabiki:Well. He put a spell on himself to make everyone think he is her panda since he'll look like one. Kuno:Thank you, Nabiki. I would've paid anything to be with my pig-tailed goddess(Runs off) Nabiki:Drats. I knew I should've asked for more.(Slight pause)Oh well......you can't win them all.(Thinking)Mr. Saotome....that's for not paying me back.(Walks to her classroom) (Back to Ranma and Akane. They are in front of the school gate. Akane is mad) Akane:(Angrily)Man...I hate doing this every morning. Ranma:(Notices that Akane is mad)Maybe you should tell them to stop. Akane:You know how many times I tried. They just don't understand that........... Ranma:That you have a......... Akane:......... Ranma:......... Akane:Well.........let's go. Ranma:Wait. Akane:Huh? Ranma:You should smile more often. Remember what I said earlier.(Smiles) Akane:(Remembering)You look cute when you smile too.(Smiles and begins to talk) Thanks.(Thinking)Maybe he really is starting to show his true feelings. Ranma:(Thinking)I hope she doesn't hit me during the battle. (Ranma and Akane both run into the courtyard where they are greeted with a mob of boys trying to defeat Akane for a date. Ranma, battle hungry since since he din't fight Kuno today knocks out a few boys. After the battle, Ranma remembers that Akane likes to fight her own battle.) Akane:(Thinking that Ranma was trying to help her out)Thank you, Ranma. Ranma:(Surprisingly )No Problem(Thinking)I thought I was a goner.(Smiles) I guess this is turning out quite nice. (Ranma and Akane proceed on into the school. From one of the windows, we see Nabiki looking out. She smiles and goes about with her business) (Somewhere in China. We see Ryoga walking but we don't know if it's in the right direction) Ryoga:(Talking to himself)Why do I have to be so bad with directions. Why? I knew that I shouldn't have tried to go to the bathroom when I was visiting the Tendo dojo.Akane Tendo..... How I miss you. I wish I had the nerve to ask you out, but I can't bear to think of you rejecting me.(Sigh)Please go out with me. (In a classroom we hear Akane sneeze and Ranma snoring) Akane:Hmm...I wonder who's thinking about me. Teacher:Quiet. Akane:Hai (It's now lunchtime. The morning classes have ended. We are in the luchroom where everyone is enjoying lunch. Ukyou is nowhere in sight. Ranma and Akane are sitting with their own freinds. Nabiki walks in and notices. She walks over to Ranma and sits next to him as he's chatting and eating with his friends. Akane, who is in the other side off the room doesn't notice) Ranma:(Stops eating)Hi Nabiki. Nabiki:Has anything happened? Ranma:No. Nothing at all. She hadn't hit me since earlier. Nabiki:(Smiles)See...all you have to do is act nice. Isn't that easy? Ranma:It really is. I have no problem with that.(Smiles) Thanks a lot for the advice. Nabiki:Since you have no problem with that, why don't you go a step further and ask Akane out? Ranma:Nani? Nabiki:Just think about it. Maybe that's the perfect way to end all of the fighting once and for all. Ranma:I don't know........ Nabiki:Come on. What do you have to lose? Ranma:She might think I'm up to something. Nabiki:Why would she think that? Ranma:Well........ Nabiki:It's because you expect her to think that, ne? Ranma:......... Nabiki:Haven't you noticed that she didn't hit you even though you expected it? Ranma:Well.......yeah I did. Nabiki:So why would it start now? Ranma:I guess you're right. But how should I ask her? Nabiki:You could figure that out yourself. Ranma:I guess so. Where should we go? Nabiki:I know this great place called Pour Deux. It'serves the greatest french food. How about it? Ranma:What if Shampoo, Ukyou, or (Gulps) Kodachi show up? Nabiki:I doubt it.(Smiles) Ranma:I hope you're right.....now....... speaking of Ukyou. Have you seen her today? Nabiki:No. I didn't. Ranma:I hope she's alright. Nabiki:She probably overslept. Ranma:I hope you're right. (In Ukyou's okonomiaki store, we see Ukyou sleeping in her room. Nabiki opens the door and tip toes in. Inside, she unplugs the alarm clock and then leave) Nabiki:Now...back to the date. Ranma:What about it? Nabiki:I'll even pitch in for the dinner. On me.(Smiles) Ranma:Why are you being so nice? Nabiki:You're going to have to pay me to tell you. Ranma:Wait. Does that mean this conversation is free? Nabiki:Just this time. Ranma:Oh yeah. Please don't tell Akane. I want this to be a surprise. Nabiki:No problem. Ranma:Thanks a lot, Nabiki. Nabiki:See you later(Gets up and leave) (After Nabiki leaves, Ranma's friends, who heard everything begin to question Ranma. He just ignores them and continues to eat. On the other side of the lunchroom, Akane is talking with her friends) Girl:Your so lucky Akane. Akane:What do you mean? Girl:(Looks across the lunchroom at Ranma)Having him as a fiance. Akane:(Blushing)But we fight all the time.(Remembers that they hadn't since morning)Well....most of the time that is. Girl:I'd take Ranma over anyone else in this lunchroom. AnotherGirl:Me too (One the other side, Ranma sneezes) (They both sigh as Akane blushes. She looks across the lunchroom at Ranma and sighs also. Nabiki appears at their table and sits next to Akane.) Nabiki:Hi Akane. Akane:(Still looking at Ranma)Hi Nabiki. Nabiki:(Smiles)Why are you staring at Ranma? Akane:(Looks at Nabiki yet still blushing)I wasn't. Nabiki:Oh. (Slight pause)I was wondering if you and Ranma are getting along. Akane:I think he's really showing his feeling towards me. Nabiki:Do you like that? Akane:Yes..... I really do. Nabiki:See. All you had to do was be nice and not hit him. Isn't that easy? Akane:Yes it is. Nabiki:(Innocently)Maybe if you continue to be nice to him, he might ask you out. Akane:Nani? Nabiki:It was just a thought.(Smiles) Akane:(Blushing)I know.....(Sighs)....just a thought. (After a short moment of silence) Nabiki:Akane. Akane:Yes? Nabiki:Why don't you go over to Ranma's table and talk to him? Akane:I think I will.(Smiles) Nabiki:Oh yeah! Have you seen Shampoo today? Akane:No. I expected to see her on our way to school. Do you know what happened to her? Nabiki:No. I just wanted to ask her if she saw Kuno. He........owes me money. Have you seen him also. Akane:No. I didn't see him either. I wonder what happened to them two this morning. Nabiki:Beats me. Akane:Oh...I forgot. I want to thank you for the advice you gave earlier. Nabiki:No problem. I wish I can stay but I have something to do. Akane:Ok. Nabiki:Oh. And one more thing. Don't tell Ranma we had this talk. Akane:I won't. Bye. Nabiki:See you later.(Leaves) (Nabiki leaves as Akane heads over to Ranma's table, leaving her two friends talk to one another.) (As Nabiki exits the lunchroom and proceeds down the corridor, she sees Ukyou walking in through one of the enterences. Nabiki walks up to Ukyou) Nabiki:Hi Ukyou. Where were you earlier today? Ukyou:Well.....(Embaressed)......I overslept. Nabiki:You don't seem to be the type that over sleeps. Ukyou:I know. My alarm usually wakes me up for school. Nabiki:How did you wake up today? Ukyou:I woke up when I sneezed. Nabiki:Oh.(Slight pause)Are you going to the lunchroom? Ukyou:Yes. I want to see Ranma. Nabiki:.....Can you do a favor for me? Ukyou:Sure. What can I do? Nabiki:I need you to help me find Kuno.(Thinking)I have to keep her from Ranma. Ukyou:Sure, but I want to go say hi to Ranma first. Nabiki:You can see him later. I really need your help now. Ukyou:Well....I guess I could wait. Nabiki:Thanks a lot.(Thinking)That ought to buy them some time. (Back in the lunchroom Akane is sitting next to Ranma. His friends left leaving just them two) Akane:Ranma. I really like how the day is going, don't you? Ranma:I know. (Brief pause) Ranma:Akane. Akane:Yes? Ranma:(Nervously)I was wondering.....if......you'd......um.... Akane:If I would what. Ranma:If you'd like...to......go out. Akane:(Surprised)Nani? Ranma:........Will you go out with me? Akane:Yes. Ranma:(Suprised)Really? Akane:Yes. Ranma:When would you like out? Akane:How about....tonight...around six? Ranma:Great. Tonight it is. Akane:(Thinking)Tonight is going to be wonderful.(Smiles) Ranma:(Thinking)Boy....she really does look cute when she smiles. I hope tonight turns out alright. (Smiles) (The bell soon rings and everyone including Ranma and Akane must head to class. ) (The rest of the school day goes by quickly and smoothly. Ranma and Akane are walking home together. Both of them seem quite happy. Ranma is actually walking next to Akane on the sidewalk.) Akane:I was wondering if we'll see Shampoo, Ukyou, or Kodachi on our date. Ranma:I honestly hope not. The day's going by so perfectly and I wouldn't want then to mess it up. Akane:(Happily)You really think this is a perfect day. Ranma:Well.....yeah. I haven't been hit yet and we aren't fighting. Also, I didn't change into a girl. Akane:We should do this more often.(Holds Ranma's arm while leaning her head on his shouder as they walk) Ranma:(Looks at Akane then looks straight ahead and softly says)I know......I know......(Smiles) (Ranma and Akane reaches the dojo and they both head in through the gate. They stop holding each others hand. Genma and Soun are playing a game of shogi. Soun looks obviously stumped. Nabiki is in the livingroom watching television. Kasumi is at the gate to greet them) Kasumi:Welcome home. How was school for the two of you? Ranma:(Obviously in a good mood)So far, it's going perfectly. Kasumi:That's nice. How about you, Akane? Akane:It's going great for me too. Kasumi:I made some cookies(Brings out a tray of cookies from nowhere)Would you two like some? Ranma:No thanks. I'll eat later. Akane:Same here. Kasumi:Oh my! What should I do with these cookies? (Genma, still in Panda form gets up from his game, walks up to Kasumi, takes the tray, dumps all the cookies in his mouth, and goes back to his game of shogi. Akane and Ranma notices a few cuts and bruises on Genma but don't bother to ask. Kasumi, as always is oblivious to what just happened. Kasumi asks them two a question.) Kasumi:Will one of you two do me a favor and return a book I borrowed back to Dr. Tofu later? Akane:Sorry, onechan but......we're going out on a date tonight(Smiles) (Ranma nods in complience) Kasumi:How sweet. You two finally decide to go out. (Genma, in the living room overhears Kasumi and quickly runs into the kitchen. Soun , who also overhears her walks up to Ranma and Akane) Soun:(Looks at both Ranma and Akane)Is it true? You two are going out tonight. Ranma and Akane:Hai Soun:(Hugs the two of them and begin to cry)Oh.....how I waited for this day.(Begins sobbing)The Tendos and Saotomes will soon unite. (A splash is heard from the kitchen. Genma, now in human form runs up to Soun, Ranma, and Akane. Kasumi heads towards the kitchen to clean the mess Genma made.) Genma:Is that true, Ranma? Ranma:Hai. Genma:Well it's about time. (Nabiki walks up to them. She winks at Akane when Ranma isn't looking. Akane Smiles back) Ranma:Pop. I don't want you interfering with our date. Genma:(Innocently)I will do no such thing. And besides(Depressed)I have to work tonight.(Goes into the house) Soun:(Crying)We will prepare the wedding for tomorrow. Akane, you'll make a beautiful bride. Akane:Dad. We're just going on a date. (Nabiki winks at Ranma when Akane isn't looking. She then heads into the house goes into the livingroom.) Soun:(Still crying)You make me proud. Akane:Dad. Please. Ranma:Excuse me (Wriggles free of Soun's embrace and heads for the house.) Soun:(Sobbing)I shall retire a happy man. Akane:Dad. (As the Soun continues to babble, Akane is forced to listen. Ranma is now in the livingroom talking to Nabiki, who is sitting on the couch.) Ranma:(Nervously)Nabiki. I......was.....wondering......if you can......lend me..... Nabiki:(Giving Ranma a whole wad of money)There. That should cover the dinner. Ranma:(Relieved)Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.(Checks how much) But isn't this a little too much? Nabiki:Relax. There's also enough for a trip to the amusement park..(Winks) Ranma:You do know that I can't pay back this.... Nabiki:(Interupting)Don't worry. I won't charge you. Ranma:Are you sure? Nabiki:I'm perfectly sure. Ranma:Thanks a lot.(Heads upstairs) (Ranma exits the livingroom to head upstairs, Akane enters and sits next to Nabiki.) Akane:Hi Nabiki. I haven't seen you since lunch. Nabiki:Well. I had to do some stuff. Akane:Oh.....have you seen Ranma? Nabiki:Yes. He just went upstairs. I think he's getting ready for the date. Akane:Did he ask you anything? Nabiki:Nope. He just walked by and went upstairs. Akane:I was wondering if he told you of where we were going. Nabiki:I don't know but I'm sure it's some place fancy. Akane:Really? Where do you think we would go? Nabiki:I assume that he would take you to a fancy restaurant. You know....so the atmosphere is right? Akane:(Blushing)Do you really think so? Nabiki:If he does, then he must really like you.. Akane:(Blushing even more)I hope so........ Nabiki:When are you leaving? Akane:We agreed to leave aroud six. Nabiki:Well.....you should go get ready soon. Akane:Hai.(Exits the livingroom and goes up the stairs) (Nabiki gets off the couch and goes to the phone and proceeds to dial a number.) (After a brief conversation on the phone, Nabiki hangs up and goes up the stairs. Ranma, now in his room looking through the closet hears a knock on the door.) Ranma:Who is it? Nabiki:It's me. May I come in? Ranma(Recognizing Nabiki's voice once again)Sure. (Nabiki opens the door and enters) Nabiki:Did you find something to wear? Ranma:How about this?(Pulls out some faded jeans and a T-shirt) Nabiki:Sorry. I forgot to tell you. Pour Deux is a very formal restaurant. Ranma:Oh.....ok. I forgot to ask this earlier but how do I get there and where is it? Nabiki:Don't worry I got you covered. Ranma:Can you tell me? Nabiki:It's a surprise. Ranma:.......... Nabiki:Well.....gotta go. Bye.(Opens the door and leaves) Ranma:Bye. (Meanwhile Akane is in her room looking through her closet. There's a knock at the door) Akane:Come in. (Nabiki enters and leans up against the wall) Nabiki:Well....have you found something yet? Akane:How about this?(She pulls out a beautiful blue evening dress.) Nabiki:(Quite impressed)Not bad! Akane:Do you think I should wear it? Nabiki:Sure. Why not. Akane:Fine. I'll wear this.(Slight pause)So do you know where Ranma is taking me tonight? Nabiki:Sorry. I didn't ask. Besides.....it's none of my business.(Smiles) Akane:I hope it's some nice place. Nabiki:I'm pretty sure it will. Akane:Can you help me get into this dress? Nabiki:Don't worry you have plenty of time.....and besides.....I have to do something. Akane:Ok. Nabiki:see you later(Opens the door and leaves) (Nibiki walks down the stairs and sits on the couch in the livingroom. Genma is also sitting on the couch, watching TV.) Nabiki:Mr. Saotome. Genma:Yes, Nabiki? Nabiki:I was wondering.......when do you work tonight? Genma:I work at seven, after dinner. Why? Nabiki:Just wondering.....(Innocently)How did you get all those cuts and bruises? Genma:Kuno attacked me. Nabiki:(Smiles)Nani? How come? Genma:Well...he thought I was Ranma under this spell that make people see him as a panda, his pig-tailed godess' pet. Nabiki:How did you get away? Genma:I jumped into the hot tub. When Kuno ask me if I saw a panda, I told him yeah and said he went out the window. Nabiki:Is he still looking for the Ranma disguised as a panda? Genma:I think so......why are you asking me all these questions? Nabiki:I was just wondering.(Gets up and heads for the kitchen for a bite to eat) (In the kitchen, Kasumi is finishing baking a new batch of cookies. She sees Nabiki checking the fridge and asks her a question.) Kasumi:Nabiki. Nabiki:(Looking in the fridge)Yes, onechan? Kasumi:Can you do me a favor and return a book I borrowed to Dr. Tofu? Nabiki:(Closes the fridge door)I'm sorry but I have a lot of work ahead of me. Kasumi:Well that will mean that I have to return this myself. Nabiki:Do you know when you'll return it? Kasumi:I'm going to return it after dinner at seven. Nabiki:Maybe I'll see you there.(Smiles)May I have a cookie? Kasumi:Here you go.(Gives her the tray)Have as many as you'd like. Nabiki:I'll take just one.(Takes one and heads for Ranma's room) (In Ranma's room, we see Nabiki and Ranma talking.) Nabiki:Just be outside at six and you'll be ok. Ranma:Fine. Nabiki:One more thing. Don't tell her that I have anything to do with this. Ranma:But what about if she asks about how I got the money? Nabiki:Tell her you were saving it for this day. Ranma:But that's a lie. Nabiki:Telling her that should guarentee you a night without having to worry about her hitting you. Ranma:I never thought of it that way. Thanks. Nabiki:Anything else? Ranma:(Embaressed)Well......can you help me find something to wear? Nabiki:Just wear a tux.(Smiles)Remember. It's a formal restaurant. Ranma:I hope you know what you're doing. (It's now six. We are outside the Tendo's house. There is a large, black stetched limo in front. We see Ranma's jaw drop at the sight of his form transportation. Akane is also shocked at the sight. Nabiki is smiling. Soun and Genma fainted. Kasumi is happy as always. Ranma, dressed in a black tux helps Akane, dressed in a beautiful blue evening gown and high-heels into the limo and then he gets in. Nabiki is talking to the limo driver. Akane and Ranma don't notice.) Nabiki:So do you understand what to do? Driver:Hai. Nabiki:Remember. If they come home happy, I'll give you a big tip later. If they don't......well...let's just say that if they come home unhappy, then I'll be unhappy. Driver:(Nervously)Hai. Nabiki:Well then. What are you waiting for? Get going. Driver:Hai (The driver drives away as everyone waves and then goes about with their business. Kasumi is now busy cooking dinner. Soun and Genma continue to play their game of shogi. Soun is still stumped. Nabiki watches the limo get smaller and smaller as it moves further down the road. After the limo disappears from sight, Nabiki starts walking towards Kuno's mansion) (Inside the limo, Ranma and Akane are still in shock of their form of transport. Neither of them could speak. Ranma finally breaks the silence.) Ranma:Do you like it? Akane:Like it? I love it! Ranma:I'm glad you like it.(Puts his arm around her) Akane:(Leans on Ranma, resting her head on his shoulder and she's thinking)Can this be? Can Ranma be really try to show his feelings. How I wish this wouldn't end.(Begins to talk)Where are we going? Ranma:We're going to Pour Deux, this fancy restaurant that serves French food. Akane:Really? It's a fancy restaurant. Ranma:Yes. It is. Akane:You would take me to a fancy restaurant. Ranma:Of course. Why wouldn't I? Akane:I just didn't expect it, that's all? Ranma:Change is nice, isn't it? Akane:Yes, it really is? (We are now in from of the Kuno Mansion. We see Nabiki walk to the front door and knock a few times. Kuno answers, quite unexpected for us considering that he has others do it for him.) Kuno:Nabiki. What brings you here to my humble abode? Nabiki:Kuno-chan. I wanted to know if you found Ranma? Kuno:You will address me as Kuno-sempei and I'm sad to say that I have not. Nabiki:Why aren't you looking for him? Kuno:I can't for all evidence leading to him has been vanquished. That cad covers his tracks well. Nabiki:Do you want to know where Ranma will be tonight? Kuno:Of course I do. Nabiki:5000yen(Extends her hand) Kuno:Nani? Such ridiculousness. Nabiki:Fine then. I'll leave.(Turns to walk away) Kuno:No. Here(Hands her 5000yen). Now...where is my pig-tailed goddess' captor, Ranma? I shall vanquish him and free her. Nabiki:He will be at Dr. Tofu's at seven. That means have half an hour to get there. Kuno:I shall leave now to have the element of surprise. Nabiki:No. You must be there seven sharp. He might panic and kill your goddess. Kuno:So it seems. Very well. I shall be there seven sharp. Nabiki:I have to go do something first so I best be going. See you later.(Walks away) Kuno:Ha ha ha. You will not escape from me again, Ranma.(Closes door) (We are utside of Vous Deux. Ranma and Akane's limo arrive. They both get out and head in. The limo driver parks his limo and wait. Inside, they wait a short time and then they are seated in a corner booth. They order their food and wait) Ranma:This is a very nice place, ne? Akane:(Looks around)Yes. It is.(Notices two girls, both from different table eyeing Ranma and gets mad) Ranma:Akane. Why are you upset? Akane:(Angrily)I'm not upset. Ranma:(Notices the girls eyeing him)Come on. Please don't be upset. Akane:(Cools down a bit)I just dont like...... Ranma:(Interupting)Those girls looking at me. Akane:Yeah. Ranma:Don't worry. You know it and I know it that we're on a date. That's the only thing that should matter.(Smiles) Akane:(Embarressed)I guess so.(Smiles) Ranma:(Thinking)I sure that I'm not worried about Akane hitting me anymore. I think I like just seeing see her happy and smiling. What am I thinking? I can't be falling for.......no....I can't......well......can I. What's so bad about that. I think I'm starting to show real genuine feelings towards her and......I think I like it.(Smiles at Akane) Akane:(Thinking)Ever since we stopped fighting, everything changed. It's nice not fighting with him anymore. I haven't been happy like this ever when I was with Ranma. How come now? I don't want this to end.......really I don't. I think I'm falling for....no....I can't be........can I. All I know is that he makes me happy. I really don't want to fight with him any more...I'm happy this way. That's all I know is that I'm happy when I'm with him.(Smiles) Ranma:(Thinking)Should I tell her that I like making her happy? No.....she'll think I'm up to something. Akane:(Thinking)Should I tell him that he makes me very happy when I'm with him?No......He won't believe me. (The waiter serves them their meals. They begin to eat....silently. after a few moments Ranma speaks) Ranma:Do you like your meal? Akane:Yes. It's delicious. Ranma:Can I ask you a question? Akane:Sure. What is it? Ranma:I was wondering if you'd....like to do this.....again? Akane:Yes. I would really like that....can I ask you a question? Ranma:What is it? Akane:Do you really think I look cute when I smile? Ranma:(Honestly and softly)Yes I do (Akane smiles and eats her food. Ranma watches her for a second and then continues to eat.) (In Dr Tofu's clinic. Genma in Panda form is sweeping the floor) Genma(Panda):(Thinking as he sweeps)I'm sure glad I'm working tonight. That way, Kuno won't find me and try to beat the tar out of me. (The enterence door opens. Kuno enters.) Kuno:I found you at last, sorceror. Prepare to be pummelled.(Pulls out his bokken and readies to attack) Genma(Panda):Growl.(Thinking)Not again! (Kuno attacks Genma and a battle ensues. Dr. Tofu, wondering what the commotion is about walks into the room to find Kuno and Genma fighting. He quickly jumps between the two and grabs Kuno's forearm with his right hand and squeezes, making Kuno open his hand thus dropping his bokken. Using his left hand, he grabs Genma's shoulder and also squeezes thus rendering Genma motionless. As Dr. Tofu continue to hold both Kuno and Genma, the door slides open......it's Kasumi.) ( From outside the clinic we can hear bones cracking loudly, joints being popped, Kasumi going "Oh my!", the desperate screems of Kuno, and the horrible sounding growls of a panda trying to screem like a human. Nabiki is at a distance from the clinic listening and giggling. After a short time she turns aroud and walks away.) (In the Nekohanten, we see Shampoo and Cologne trying to making special potions. Moose, as a duck is in his cage.) Shampoo:Shampoo not know why Moose do that. Cologne:Patience grand-daughter. We will simply make some new ones. It'll take some time though. Shampoo:(Thinking)Now Shampoo no can look for Ranma. Shampoo have to spend rest of night making potions. Moose(Duck):(Thinking)Shampoo. Can't you see that I broke all of your special potions so we be together in this room instead of you being out there looking for Ranma. Ah....what bliss it is to be in the same room as my beloved Shampoo. (Moose is sweeping outsid the Nekohanten this time with his glasses on. Nabiki walks up to Moose) Moose:(Seeing Nabiki)Hi Nabiki. Nabiki:Hi Moose.....did my advice work? Moose:Yes. It did. She couldn't get her arms out to attack me. How can I thank you? Nabiki:You know how much? (Moose's face faults) Nabiki:Nevermind that. I can tell you of a better way to be with your Shampoo. Moose:(Interested)How? Nabiki:You could break all of her magic potions. Moose:How will that help? Nabiki:If you do break them, then she'll have to spend more time at the Nekohanten making more potions thus spending more time with you. Moose:You really think that'll work? Nabiki:I'm sure of it. Moose:I'll go break Shampoo's potions now. Thank You.(Runs into the Nekohanten) Nabiki:No Problem. See you later.(Turns around and walks away. She checks her watch at talks to herself)Quarter till seven. Plenty of time to get to Ukyou's and Kodachi's. (In the courtyard of Furikan High, we see Ukyou and Kodachi facing each other with their weapons drawn. Both girls are giving each other dirty stares yet neither of them attack.......at least not yet.) Ukyou:(Angrily)Ran-chan loves me! I was the first engaged with him! Kodachi:(Angrily)Ranma-sama is mine! He loves me! Not You! (At Pour Deux, Ranma sneezes.) Ukyou:(Angrily)What makes you think he's yours? You don't deserve the likes of him! He's too good for you or anyone else except me! Kodachi:(Argily)You will never have my Ranma-sama. You're the one who don't deserve him! Ukyou:(Fuming)I'm going to mak you eat those words! Kodachi:(Fuming)Come and get me! (The two slowly inch towards one another expecting the other to attack so they can counter. Then, out of nowhere we see Happousai run right pass them carrying a large bag of panties. He stops after he notices Ukyou, lunges and grabs on to her chest. Ukyou, in shock of what's happening didn't react in time to pull him off. Before she has time to respond and pummel him, Happousai reluctantly release his hold and runs away. Ukyou gives chase. Kodachi gives chase after Ukyou. A second later, we see a whole mob of girls, holding knives, daggers, and the like run by, also giving chase of Happousai.) (At Ukyou's store. Nabiki and Ukyou are sitting at a table, talking. There are no customers in the store) Nabiki:So. Did you find Kuno? Ukyou:I couldn't find him anywhere. I'm sorry. Nabiki:I really need to find him....can you help? Ukyou:I was hoping to close the store today so I can go see Ran-chan. :I don't think Ranma is home tonight. He said he went to the school. He didn't tell me why though. Ukyou:Well....I guess I can help.(Thinking)When I look for Kuno at the school, I'll run into Ran-chan.(Smiles) Nabiki:Thanks alot.(Smiles) Ukyou:I'll close up now. Nabiki:Wish I could go with you but I'll go look elsewhere for Kuno.(Leaves for the Kuno Mansion) (A little later, at the Kuno Mansion. Nabiki walks up to the door and knocks. One of the doormen answers. She asks for Kodachi. He tells her to wait a minute and closes the door. After a minute, Kodachi answers.) Kodachi:What brings you to my home? Nabiki:I was wondering if I can talk to Tatewaki. Kodachi:I'm sorry to say but he ran out a few minutes ago. He never said where. Nabiki:Oh yeah.......he told me earlier that he was going to fight Ranma at the school courtyard tonight. Nevermind. Kodachi:What? Ranma's is going to be at the school tonight. Nabiki:I think.(Smiles) Kodachi:Then I shall goto the school also.(Runs towards Furikan High) Nabiki:See you later. (Nabiki is now walking down the street. She smiles at the thought of Kuno, Mr. Saotome, Dr. Tofu, and Kasumi being in the same room. As she walks, we see Ryoga, out of nowhere run up to her. She stops to talk.) Ryoga:Nabiki? Nabiki:Hi Ryoga. Ryoga:What are you doing in China? Nabiki:We re not in China. Ryoga:You mean to say that we're in Japan. Nabiki:Yes. Ryoga:(Scratching the back of his head)Strange....I don't remember crossing any body of water. Nabiki:Can you do me a favor? Ryoga:Sure. What is it? Nabiki:Can you walk me home? Ryoga:Of course.......Let's go(Starts walking and begins to think)I hope Akane is home. Nabiki:Ryoga. Ryoga:Yes? Nabiki:You're going the wrong way. Ryoga:I knew that.(Smiles weakly) (At Pour Deux, Ranma and Akane have finished eating and they are ready to leave. After Ranma pays, they leave. Outside they get into the limo and leave the scene. In the limo Ranma and Akane are talking.) Ranma:Did you like the dinner? Akane:Yes. I really did.(Smiles) Ranma:(Smiles)Would you like to go to the amusement park? Akane:But what about our clothes? Ranma:Maybe we should go home and change. Akane:Well........it doesn't bother me if we go like this. Ranma:Are you sure? Akane:Yes. And besides......I like the way you look tonight.(Smiles) Ranma:(Smiles)Thank you. I also like the way you look too. Akane:(Blushing)Thanks.(Leans against Ranma's shoulder) Ranma:(Putting his arm around her and thinking to himself about Akane)I.........also..........love........you. Akane:(Enjoying the moment and thinking about Ranma)Ranma......I........love..........you. (Back at the Tendo dojo. Nabiki, Soun, and Ryoga are the only one present. Soun is still looking at the shogi board thinking of his next move. Nabiki and Ryoga are in the livingroom, talking) Nabiki:So Ryoga....Did you find the bathroom since the last time we saw you? Ryoga:(Embaressed)Well......I made it to the bathroom ok, but I never found my way back. Nabiki:I was wondering........have you seen P-chan? We haven't seen him since you left. Ryoga:(Nervously)Me....um......I....can't....uh...say...that...I...have. Nabiki:Oh.....nevermind. (Ryoga sighs in relief) (The front door opens. Kasumi comes in after her running her little errand of returning her book.) Kasumi:Kobanwa.(Notices Ryoga and then smiles) Ryoga:Hello. Kasumi. Nabiki:Onechan. How did everything go?(Smiles) Kasumi:Well.......when I got to Dr. Tofu's, Mr. Saotome and Kuno were there. They both had the funniest expression on their faces when I walked in.....well....Mr. Saotome that is. I think Dr. Tofu was working on the two of the when I walked in. I guess Dr. Tofu was trying something new out. I saw him snap their neck way back, then quickly forward, and then to the side. They must've had cramps or cricks. How was your day? Nabiki:Couldn't complain. Kasumi:How about you, Ryouga? Ryoga:I'm doing't quite well, considering in here. Kasumi:That's nice. Would any of you two like some cookies? I'm going to make some. Nabiki:No thanks. Ryoga:No thank you. (Kasumi goes into the kitchen. Nabiki asks Ryoga a question.) Nabiki:Ryoga, can you take me out for something to eat? I didn't get the chance to eat dinner. I was.....busy. Ryoga:Well....I guess so. Nabiki:Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it. Ryoga:Oh........have you seen Akane anywhere? Nabiki:I'll tell you later. Let's get going. (Nabiki and Ryoga both leave. Nabiki leading the way of course.) (We are now outside the amusement park. The limo pulls up and Ranma and Akane get out. The limo driver parks his limo and wait. Ranma and Akane, both standing out in the crowd due to such formal wear aren't bothered by the looks and stares of others.) Akane:What would you like to do? Ranma:Let's go play some games. Akane:Ok. (Ranma and Akane both play their share of games, Ranma occasionally winning a few. He gives his prizes to Akane who happily excepts them. After a few games, they both decided that they should go on some rides together. As they walk, holding hand in hand they come across the Tunnel of Love.) Akane:Do you want to try it? Ranma:Would you? Akane:(Smiles)I asked you first. Ranma:(Short pause)......Yes.....I would. Akane:(A little surprised)You really mean it. Ranma:(Jumps into the boat and extends his hand as a guesture to help her in.) Yes....I do. (Akane gives the prizes to the operater and takes Ranma's hand an steps in the boat. The boat wobbled ever so slightly causing Akane to lose balance and to fall into Ranma's arms where they stare at each other for a moment. Akane then sits up next to Ranma. The boat is then set on its way.) (Somewhere in Tokyo, three firgures jumping from roof to roof hop across the sky. Happousai is still being chased by Ukyou, who is being chased by Kodachi.) Ukyou:(Still chasing Happousai)Get back here you perverted old man! I'll have your head! You hear me! Happousai:(Still running for his life and thinking)How am I ever going to lose her. She followed me all the way to Tokyo already. Sooner or later, I'm going to run out of land. Well....at least the mob of girls stopped chasing me.(Begins to talk)You have to catch me first. Kodachi:(Running after Ukyou)I will not let you escape! Do you hear me! (Down below, we see Nabiki and Ryoga getting out of a cab. Nabiki pays and the cab drives off. They both notice Happousai, Ukyou, and Kodachi hopping from roof to roof up above. Nabiki smiles) Ryoga:(Puzzled)Wasn't that Happousai, Ukyou, and Kodachi jumping by on the roof? Nabiki:(Smiling)Nah! You're probably see things. Ryoga:(Still puzzled)I guess you're right.(Scratches the back of his head) Nabiki:Are you ready to eat? Ryoga:(Smiles although still puzzled)Of course. (Nabiki and Ryoga both walk into a reastaurant. They order their food and wait.) Ryoga:Now that we're here.....can you tell me if you've seen Akane anywhere? Nabiki:Do you like my sister? Ryoga:(Blushing)Well I....... Nabiki:Do you? Ryoga:(Blushing more)I....um....really..... Nabiki:You do know that she's engaged to Ranma. Ryoga:(A bit angry)Ranma doesn't deserve her. Nabiki:Why do you say that? Ryoga:Because he never treats her right! Nabiki:What if he did? Ryoga:But he doesn't. Nabiki:I know what you're saying but, what if he did? Ryoga:................... Nabiki:Do you hate Ranma? Ryoga:Yes. I do. Nabiki:Becuse he took her from you? Ryoga:No......it's because.......I.... Nabiki:What if you never met Ranma? Ryoga:Well.......I would not be curs......I mean.....I would be happy. Akane will not be treated unkindly. Nabiki:If it weren't for Ranma, you would've never met Akane becuase you wouln't have come here looking for him. Ryoga:.......................Why are you asking these questions. Nabiki:Would you be happy for Akane if she were treated nicely? Ryoga:Yes. I would. Nabiki:That's all I wanted to know. (The waiter comes by with their orders and places them on the table. The two begin eating) (In the Tunnel of Love, Ranma and Akane are enjoying the atmosphere.) Ranma:Akane. Akane:Yes? Ranma:What do you think could top today off perfectly? Akane:(Thinking)A kiss.(Begins to talk)I don't know(Sighs) Ranma:(Thinking)Should I try it.......no......I can't.........not now. (They continue to enjoy the rest of the ride without saying anything else. After the ride, Akane and Ranma decide that it's time to head home before it gets too late. Akane takes her prizes from the operator and she and Ranma leave for the limo. They both get into the limo and head for home. The limo drops them off right in front of the house and leaves. They're outside the gate.) Ranma:Akane. Akane:Ranma. (On the other side of the block, Nabiki and Ryoga are getting out of a cab. Nabiki pays the driver and he drives away.) Ryoga:Thanks a lot for dinner. How can I ever repay you? Nabiki:Well.....can you go to the front enterence and peek in to see if my dad is awake? Ryoga:Sure.(Walks off) Nabiki:(Thinking)Well. At least I won't have to worry about Ryoga showing up at the house for a couple of weeks.(Smiles) (Nabiki walks down the street and stops short of the corner. She then leans up against the wall and wait. Just around the corner, we see Ranma and Akane.) Akane:Ranma, I had a great time. Ranma:Me too. (Ranma and Akane stare in each others eyes for a minute. They slowly inch closer and closer to each other. Akane closes her eyes. Ranma then closes his eyes. They kiss. Nabiki, peeking around the corner smiles. After finishing their kiss Ranma says something.) Ranma:(Softly)Akane...........I love you. (Akane looks at Ranma in disbelief and then starts to cry. Ranma is puzzle) Ranma:What's wrong? Akane:(Crying)You don't know how(sniff) long I've waited to hear that. Ranma:(Embracing Akane)Then I wish I told you earlier then. Akane:(Stops crying a bit)Ranma.....I love you too.(Hugs back) Ranma:(Softly)You now what? Akane:What? Ranma:(Sincerely)I'm glad I asked you out. Akane:(Begins crying again)I'm glad you asked me too............ Ranma:Come on......let's go in.(Opens the gate while still holding Akane) Akane:(Crying)Ok. (Ranma and Akane head in. After a minute, Nabiki comes into view and walks to the gate. Before she enters, she has a thought.) Nabiki:(Thinking)I wonder how all the other are going to take this. (Smiles and walks in) Wow! I liked writing this. It's too bad I'm not that good at it yet. I hope to get better(Pactice makes perfect). On to the authur's notes. First off, the characters from this story was created by the Rumiko Takahashi. I would never take credit for any of her works. I also want to say that this is my first attempt at a fanfic. If you are reading this, then that means you bothered to read this till the end. I wonder what kept you interested:-) I tried to put in some funny scenes so it won't get monotonous. I'm sorry for any spelling or grammar errors. I don't know why I wrote this and how. I just sat in front of my computer, typed "Ranma no Baka", and I wrote as I when along. In some scenes, I find myself laughing out loud as I write. I really don't know that much about Ranma. I only seen a few episodes, some OAVs, fanficts, and three graphic novels. Writing this took most of my day, but it was time well spent. I quess I was lucky that I could keep the stroy moving. I really don't think I should write more until I learn more about the Takahashi universe. Pease send comments(No flames, "You suck", or the like please) I only have about week of internet access before it's terminated. I will most likely get a new one some time later. If you enjoyed this fanfic, I'm happy to say that I'lI continue to write another more before my account is closed. Maybe I'll write a story where Moose and Shampoo get together next:-) As you can see, this is fanfic has no fights. It's all character development. I think that this fanfic is a good way to show what will happen between Ranma and Akane without the interference of anyone. This is for all you Nabiki lovers out there. It's weird that I never intended to write so much with her in it, but I guess I did. I really had fun writing this. I think I had the most fun writing about the talk between Kuno and Nabiki in school and the incident at Dr. Tofu's. I hope that you liked those scenes and the others. I think I got too serious for Takahashi. Way too serious.......especially near the end. I was sure that I was writing so I could do a cross-over. Maybe some other day:-) Ranma 1/2:A day to remember.2 Authur's notes:You must read the first part in order to get what's going on. Otherwise, you'll just end up cofused. (Opening scene:It's a beautiful Saturday morning. We are inside the Tendo's house where we are supposed to see everyone having breakfast. Ranma and Akane are sitting next to each other. They are the only ones eating. Genma is not there. Neither is Kasumi. She just left to return something after cooking breakfast. Soun is still at his game of shogi, thinking of the next move. Nabiki is in the livingroom.) Akane:Ranma. Ranma:(Stops eating)Yes? Akane:Have you seen your father today. Ranma:No, I didn't. I haven't seen him since yesturday. Akane:I wonder where he could be. It's not like him to miss breakfast. (We are at the clinic. Dr. Tofu is opening up. He walks in and sees Genma and Kuno both unconscious on the floor. They looked like they both had a rough night.) Dr. Tofu:Kuno! Mr. Saotome! (Dr. Tofu walks over to them and touches them on the forehead. They both wake up.) Dr. Tofu:Ohiyo gozaimasu(Smiles) Kuno:(Awakening)Where am I? Dr. Tofu:You're in my clinic. Kuno:How did we get here? Dr. Tofu:I don't know. I found you both on the floor, unconscious. (Genma is now waking up) Kuno:(Remembering)Now I remember! I was about to give that evil Ranma the thrashing of his life. Where is that sorceror? (Kuno looks around and sees Genma.) Kuno:I have found you, sorceror.(Pulls out bokken)Prepare to die! Ganma(Panda):Growl? Dr. Tofu:(Jumps between Kuno and Genma preventing Kuno from attacking) Wait a minute. Before you kill him, how did you two end up unconscious in my clinic? Kuno:I'm sorry. I cannot recall.(Begins thinking) Genma(Panda):Growl Kasumi:(Opening the door)Ohiyo gozaimasu Dr. Tofu:(Glasses fogging up)Kasumi....... Kuno:Now I remember!(Sees Kasumi)Oh no! (Once again from outside the clinic we can hear bones cracking loudly, joints being popped, Kasumi going "Oh my!", the desperate screems of Kuno, and the horrible sounding growls of a panda trying to screem like a human.) (Back at the Tendo's) Akane:I haven't seen Happousai either. Ranma:I'm glad.........I won't have to worry about him grabbing me. (Akane smiles then giggles) Ranma:(Seeing Akane giggle)What's so funny? Akane:(smiling)I liked watching you punt Happousai away. Ranma:(smiling)To tell you the truth....I liked doing it. (Ranma and Akane both laugh. After a few minutes, they calm down. Soun is still trying to think of a move and Nabiki continue to watch tv) Ranma:(Teary eyed from the laughing)I haven't had a good laugh in a long time. Akane:(Also teary eyed)I haven't laughed this much either. Ranma:Seriously.....Happousai should be getting back from his nightly panty raids by now. Akane:You're right. I wonder what happened. (We are at the furthest most point of Japan. Out on the edge of the piers we see Ukyou and Happousai. He finally ran out of land.) Ukyou:(Taking out her spatula)Now I have you. You'll die for grabbing me. Happousai:(Innocently)What have I done? I'm just a little old man. Ukyou:I'm not falling for any your tricks. I've been chasing you throughout the night. Now that I have you....you'll pay. Happousai:Look behind you!(Points behind Ukyou) Ukyou:I'm not falling for that old man. You'd have to do better than that. Kodachi:(Catching up)Ukyou you coward. I have you now.(Takes out batons) (Ukyou, hearing Kodachi's voice turns her head around to see Kodachi) Ukyou:Kodachi! (Happousai, seeing that Ukyou is distracted lunges towards her and grabs onto her chest.) Ukyou:Aaaaaahhhhhhhh! (Happousai reluctantly releases himself from Ukyou and runs inland. Ukyou, fuming gives chase once again running by Kodachi as she watches. Kodachi, after a second realizes what happened and gives chase after Ukyou.) Kodachi:Come back here and fight! (We are back at the Tendo's again. Breakfast is over. Akane is in her room. She's lying on her futon thinking about Ranma.) Akane:(Thinking of what Ranma said last night)Akane...........I love you. (Smiles)Ranma......(Sighs happily) (Ranma knocks on the door.) Akane:Who is it? Ranma:It's me, Ranma. Akane:Come in. (Ranma enters. He walks over to sits next to Akane.) Ranma:Akane. Akane:(Sits upright)Yes? Ranma:Do you want to goto town later today? Akane:What are we going to do? Ranma:I don't know....(Nervously)Maybe we can go out to a movie?(Smiles weakly) Akane:I'd love to. Ranma:(Surprised)Really? Akane:Of course(Smiles) (Nabiki knocks at the door) Akane:Yes? Nabiki:May I come in? Akane:Sure. (Nabiki comes into Akane's room.) Nabiki:What are you two up to today? Akane:We both just agreed to go to the movies. Nabiki:How nice. Is this a second date? Ranma:Well......I guess you can say that.(Smiles at Akane) (Akane smiles back) Nabiki:(Smiling at Akane)Ranma, you sure move fast. Ranma:Nani? Nabiki:Just joking....when are you two leaving? Ranma:We haven't decided yet. Nabiki:Why not leave now? Ranma:(Looks at Akane)Well, what do you say? Akane:Sure, let's go. Nabiki:What if you see Kuno? Ranma:I hope I don't see him. Nabiki:I have a feeling you won't.(Smiles) Akane:What do you mean by that, onechan? Nabiki:Well...if you didn't see him yesturday, you might not see him today. Ranma:I really hope so.(Looks at Akane)Come on, let's go(Smiles and takes Akane's hand) Akane:Ok(Looks at Nabiki)We'll see you later, onechan.(Leaves with Ranma, hand in hand) Nabiki:(To herself)Well.....it's back to work.(Leaves) (Ranma and Akane leaves for town, leaving Nabiki and Soun at the house. After a few minutes, Nabiki leaves. Soun, still looking at the shogi board is the only one left.) Soun:(Looks up from the shogi board)Hey, where is everybody? Genma...... Kasumi.......Nabiki.....Akane.......Ranma........anybody?(Begins to cry) Nobody wants to be around me. (There is a knock at the front door. Soun gets up to answer it. At the front door, there is a man holding a letter.) Soun:May I help you? Man:Yes, I have a letter for a Genma Saotome....does he live here? Soun:Yes, but he isn't here right now. I'll take it. Man:Here you go. (Hands Soun the letter) Soun:(Looks at the letter for a second then asks)Do you know who this letter is from? Man:It's from a Nodoka Saotome. Soun:Nani? Man:Yes, I'm sure of it. Soun:(Nervously)Thank you. Man:Don't mention it.(Leaves) (We are now in the livingroom, where we see Soun walking back and forth. Soun is contemplating on whether or not to open the letter.) Soun:(Talking to himself)I must look at that letter. Genma and Ranma's life might be in danger. No...I can't, it's not for me. I can't just stand here and wait for Genma to come back. But I'm sure it's of her coming to visit again. I must. Genma might be in grave danger. Yes, I will for the sake of Genma and Ranma's life. (Opens the letter and reads it) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Genma, I will come visit this afternoon. But first, I must go to town to pick up some groceries for when I arrive. I'll be staying a few days. I'll see you soon. Love, Nodoka ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Soun:Oh no! (We are now in town. We see Ranma and Akane walking down the street. They are still holding hands. As the two walk......) Ranma:Do you know what movie we should see? Akane:How about we watch Urusei Yatsura? I heard the writer is great. Ranma:Actually, I was hoping to watch Masion Ikkoku. I heard the writer for this movie was great also. Akane:How about we watch Akira? Ranma:I'd watch that again. Akane:You saw that already? Ranma:Yes. It was a great movie. It was totally confusing though. I had to watch it several times before I understood it. Akane:That's no good. I want to watch a movie that the both of us never watched and that we could agree on. Ranma:I know. How about Tenchi Muyo? Akane:(Agreeing)Yeah, I'd love to see that. Ranma:Tenchi it is.(Smiles) Akane:(Smiles also)I heard that it's great. Ranma:Same hear. Everyone who saw it says this girl in it named Ryouko is a babe. Akane:Nani? Ranma:That's what they said. Akane:(Getting angry)Is that why you want to go see it? Ranma:No it isn't.(Softly)It's because I wanted to be with you. Akane:(Embarressed)I'm sorry. I didn't mean to get mad. Ranma:It's alright. Come on let's go. (Just down the block we see Kasumi walking down the street. She is walking towards home after her little errand. Ranma, Akane, and Kasumi all stop walking to meet each other.) Ranma:Hi Kasumi. Kasumi:Ohiyo Gozaimasu Akane:Ohiyo onesan. Did you return the book you borrowed to Dr. Tofu? Kasumi:Yes I did.(Giggles) Ranma:What's so funny, Kasumi? Kasumi:Well...I saw Kuno and your father at the clinic today. They both seemed nervous when I got there. For the life of me, I can't tell why. Dr. Tofu is an excellent doctor. They should have nothing to worry about. Ranma:Why was Kuno and my dad there? Kasumi:I saw them there yesturday. Dr. Tofu was snapping their necks from one side to the other after I got there. I think they had cricks in their neck. I assume that they're there today because the cricks came back and they want it taken care of.(Smiles sweetly) Ranma:Where are they now? Kasumi:I think they are still in his office. Akane:Probably unconscious(Giggles) Ranma:(Smiling)Yeah, go figure(Laughs) Kasumi:Where are you two going today? Ranma:We are both going out to the movies. Kasumi:How sweet. Well....I better get going now. I have to start making lunch in a little while. Bye.(Continues to walk) Ranma:Bye Kasumi Akane:Bye (Ranma and Akane continue to walk. As they walk, they begin talking.) Ranma:Do you think Kasumi likes Dr. Tofu? Akane:I don't know. Ranma:Do you think we should tell her how much he likes her? Akane:Nah.....we should leave them alone. She'll find out sooner or later. Ranma:I guess you're right. (Somewhere in China) Ryoga:Can you please tell me how to get to the Tendo dojo? Man:You again?!? Why do you always end up here?!? Ryoga:(Scatches the back of his head)I wish I knew. Man:Look.....this is the last time I'm going to help you. If you see me again, just keep walking and don't bother to ask me, ok? Ryoga:Fine Man:It's that way(Points east) Ryoga:Domo arigato! (We are now back to the streets of Japan. We now see Kasumi walking home. As she walks, she is thinking about Dr. Tofu.) Kasumi:(Thinking)I wonder if Dr. Tofu likes me. I wish he'd ask me out..... I'd love to go out with him(Sighs and continues to walk) (We are now looking at Ranma and Akane. They are in front of the movie theatre.) Ranma:(Paying for himself and Akane with the money left over from yesturday)I can't imagine Dr. Tofu asking Kasumi out. I mean.....he goes totally wacky when she's around. Akane:I don't know......he really likes her. Probably enough to act normal in order to ask her out. (Ranma and Akane enter the theatre. Outside, we see Nodoka walk by carrying a bag of groceries. She just missed seeing Ranma and Akane.) (We are now at the Nekohanten. We see Mousse sweeping the sidewalk outside. He doesn't have his glasses on. We then Nabiki walk up to him.) Nabiki:Hi Mousse. Mousse:Shampoo!(Hugs Nabiki) Nabiki:Didn't we do this yesturday? (Mousse takes his glasses out of his pocket and puts them on. He notices that he's hugging Nabiki.) Mousse:(Still hugging Nabiki)You're not Shampoo. Nabiki:I know.....now will you please let me go. Mousse:Gomen(Lets go)Now....what can I do for you? Nabiki:I came here to ask you out on a date. Mousse:(Surprised at the proposal)Nani? Nabiki:I'm here to help you with Shampoo. Mousse:How's that? Nabiki:Look....just tell Shampoo that you are going out to lunch with me. I'll tell you then. Trust me.(Smiles) Mousse:(Trusting Nabiki, he goes into the Nekohanten.)Shampoo! Shampoo:(Wiping the tables)Now what Mousse want? Mousse:Shampoo....I'm going with Nabiki to lunch? Shampoo:Ok. (Mousse puts his broom away and leaves with Nabiki. Shampoo watches as they walk away.) Shampoo:(Talking to herself)Why would Mousse goto lunch with Nabiki? He not like Nabiki.....can he? (As Mousse and Nabiki walk down the street) Mousse:Where are we headed? Nabiki:To a restaurant I know. Your treat.(Smiles) Mousse:But you asked me out to lunch?(Emphesizing on the "me") Nabiki:Don't worry. It'll all be worth it. Mousse:How? Nabiki:I'll explain later. (As the two walk, they bump into Kasumi.) Nabiki:Ohiyo gozaimasu, onesan.(Smiles) Kasumi:Ohiyo Nabiki. Ohiyo Mousse.(smiles)Where are you two headed? Nabiki:He's taking me out to lunch. Kasumi:How sweet. Nabiki:....Have you seen Uncle Saotome or Kuno today?(Smiles) Kasumi:Yes, I did. I saw the two of them at Dr. Tofu's today. Why? Nabiki:I was just wondering, that's all. Kasumi:Well....I better get going now. I have to make breakfast. Nabiki:Bye Kasumi:Bye Nabiki. Bye Moose.(Heads home) (After Kasumi disappears from sight) Mousse:Nabiki. Nabiki:Yes? Mousse:How come you wanted to know where Mr. Saotome and Kuno were? Nabiki:I just needed to know, that's all. Mousse:Oh. Nabiki:Now....let's get going. Mousse:Ok(The two head off for lunch) (About a block away, we see Nodoka walking down the street.) (We are now at the movie theatre. Inside, Ranma and Akane are watching the movie. As the two watch, Ranma puts his arm around Akane. She leans her head on his shoulder.) Ranma:(Softly)Akane. Akane:(Softly)Hmm? Ranma:Do you want to go get some lunch after this? Akane:(Smiles)I was hoping you'd say that. Ranma:So you will? Akane:Yes, I will. Ranma:I'm glad. (We are now at a restaurant. A really expensive restaurant. Mousse and Nabiki are inside waiting to be seated. Mousse is freaking out.) Mousse:(Scared)How am I supposed pay for lunch. I'm not carrying that much cash. Nabiki:Don't worry....I won't order much.(Smiles while Mousse's face faults) (A waiter walks up to them and shows them to their seats. They get seated and order their food. As they wait for the food, they talk.) Mousse:Now....why did you invite me out to lunch? Nabiki:I asked you out so I can get you and Shampoo together. Mousse:Huh? Nabiki:The reason I asked you out is so Shampoo will get jealous of you. Mousse:I don't get it. Nabiki:If Shampoo thinks she can't have you, then she'll want you more. Mousse:I get it!......but why do you want to help me? Nabiki:Well....I want to keep Shampoo from from Ranma. That's all. Mousse:So he and Akane can get together, right? Nabiki:Yup. Mousse:Is there anyway I can help? Nabiki:Yes.....can you pretend you don't want Shampoo anymore? Mousse:Nani? I can't do that. I love her. Nabiki:Yes. I know that you love her. But if you do act like you don't like her, she'll be scared of losing you and then she'll want you. You get it? Mousse:Yes, I do. What do I have to do? Nabiki:Just act like you don't like her anymore. Mousse:I'll do it. (The waiter comes with their order of food. They begin to eat.) (Somewhere in Japan, we see Ryoga talking to a beautiful girl.) Ryoga:Can you please tell me how to get to the Tendo dojo? Girl:I'm sorry, I can't help you out. Ryoga:Ok. Thanks anyway(Walks in a random direction) Girl:(Talking to herself)God he's cute. (We are now inside the Tendo's home. Soun is still home alone. He's pacing back and forth nervously. Kasumi enters.) Kasumi:Hello father. How is your day? Soun:(Putting his hands on her shoulder)Kasumi, do you know where I can find Genma and Ranma? Kasumi:(Smiles)I saw Mr. Saotome. He was at Dr. Tofu's. I also saw Ranma. He said he was going to go see a movie with Akane. Soun:I must go find them. Kasumi:Is there something wrong, father? Soun:Yes.......Ranma's mom is coming to visit us. Kasumi:Oh my! (We are now somewhere in Japan. We see Happousai, Ukyou, and Kodachi jumping from roof to roof.) Ukyou:(Chasing Happousai)Come back here!(Throws some mini spatulas) Happousai:(Just barely jumping over them)What have I done? Ukyou:Come here and I'll tell you! Happousai:Not if my life depended on it. Kodachi:(Chasing Ukyou)Ukyou! You'll never get away! (As they chase each other from roof to roof, Ryoga, nearby hears familiar voices and jumps up to the roof of a house to see what's going on. Just as he lands, Happousai with his head turn crashes into him. Ryoga is knocked down off the roof to the ground below landing right on his head. He was knocked unconscious. Happousai was also knocked off the roof to the ground unconscious. Ukyou, seeing what happened jumps down to where Ryoga is lying. Kodachi finally catches up.) Kodachi:(In a battle stance and batons out)Now I have you! Ukyou:(Kneeling by Ryoga)We must get Ryoga to the hospital! Kodachi:Prepare to die!(Jumps at Ukyou, who parries the attacks with her spatula) Ukyou:Kodachi! Ryoga's hurt! Kodachi:I will not be deceived by your traps!(Throws some batons) (As the two girls fight, Happousai awakens) Ukyou:(Worried about Ryoga)Stop! Kodachi:No! I will ahhhhh! (Before Kodachi had a chance to finish her, Happousai grabbed onto her chest. After a second, Happousai reluctantly releases and runs away. Kodachi is gives chase after him.) Kodachi:(Chasing Happousai)You little pervert! I'll kill you! (The two vanish off into the distance. Ukyou is relieved that Kodachi went after Happousai. She then looks at Ryoga and walks over to him. She seems very concerned about him. She picks him up and runs with him over her shoulder for the nearest hospital.) (At the restaurant, we see Mousse and Nabiki finishing up thier meal.) Mousse:(Finishing up)How was your meal? Nabiki:(Also finishing up)It was great. Mousse:Do you think I have enough to pay for this? Nabiki:Don't worry. If you don't have enough, I'll pay for the rest. Mousse:Thanks, Nabiki. (Mousse and Nabiki finish up the meal and pay. The two leave the restaurant and both head for the Nekohanten. As they walk, Nabiki tells Mousse of what to do.) Nabiki:So all you have to do is pretend you don't like her. Mousse:Gotcha. Nabiki:Don't forget to tell her that you are going out with me again tonight. I'll stop by to pick you up.(Smiles) Mousse:Ok (They arrive at the Nekohanten.) Mousse:Nabiki. Nabiki:Yes? Mousse:I thank you for your advice.(Goes in) Nabiki:No problem.(Starts heading towards Dr. Tofu's clinic) (Inside the Nekohanten) Shampoo:(Serving customers)Where have Mousse been so long? Mousse:I told you. I went out to lunch with Nabiki. Shampoo:Mousse get back to work now. Mousse:I know.(He walks by her into the kitchen) Shampoo:(Talking to herself)That strange. Mousse never say he love Shampoo. Mousse:(Calling out from the kitchen)Shampoo. Shampoo:What is it, Mousse? Mousse:I want to tell you that I'm going out tonight with Nabiki again. Shampoo:Fine(Thinking)Why Mousse go out with Nabiki? Does he like her? (It's a little past mid afternoon. We are at the movie theatre, where we see Ranma and Akane walking out. They both seemed to have enjoyed the movie. What we're not supposed to know was that both enjoyed each other's company more.) Ranma:How'd you like the movie? Akane:I loved it. Ranma:Me too. (There is a brief pause) Ranma: So.....where do you think we should go to have lunch? Akane:I don't know. Ranma:How about we goto the Nekohanten. Akane:(Getting angry)Let's not. Ranma:Why not? Akane:I don't like Shampoo. Ranma:Come on. We haven't seen her since yesturday Akane:And I'm glad. Please let's go eleswhere. Ranma:Fine. How about Okyou's. Akane:Well, I'd rather goto Ukyou's than Shampoo's. Ranma:So you don't mind. Akane:Well.....I guess not. Ranma:Ukyou's it is.(Smiles)Let's go. (They both head off for Ukyou's) (At the Tendo's we see Kasumi in the kitchen making cookies. Soun is nowhere in sight. There is a knock at the door. Kasumi answers it. It's Nodoka) Kasumi:Konichiwa, Saotome-san(Smiles) Nodoka:Konichiwa.(Smiles) Kasumi:Father said you were coming. Please, come in. (Nodoka enters carrying a bag of groceries) Kasumi:Here, let me take that for you. Nodoka:(Handing her the bag)Domo arigato. (The two both head into the kitchen) Kasumi:(Taking the groceries out of the bag)Do you plan on cooking tonight? Nodoka:Yes, but can you please help me out? Kasumi:I'd be happy to.(Smiles) Nadoka:Thank you(Smiles) (The two begin to make lunch. Nadoka, curious about Kasumi and Dr.Tofu. and starts asking questions about him.) Nadoka:So Kasumi....has Dr. Tofu asked you out yet? Kasumi:(Blushing)Mrs. Saotome. (We are now at Dr. tofu's. We see Nabiki walks in. Inside, we see Kuno and Genma unconscious on the floor. Dr. Tofu is nowhere in sight.......neither is his skeleton, Betty. Nabiki sees Kuno and Genma and giggles. She then walks over to a nearby bookshelf and takes a book. She looks at Kuno and Genma one last time before leaving for home with the book.) (Outside of Ukyou's we see Ranma and Akane.) Ranma:That's strange.....why is she closed today? Akane:I don't know. (At the hospital, we see Ryoga and Ukyou in a room. Ryoga is in a bed with his head bandaged up. Ukyou is sitting next to him.) Ukyou:(Sympathetic)Ryoga........... (Back to Ranma and Akane) Ranma:Can you think of a place to go? Akane:(Thinks for a second)How about we go home and eat? Ranma:I guess we should.(Both head for home) (As the two walked home) Soun:(Calling from acrss the street)Ranma! Akane! Ranma:Who said that?(Looks around) Akane:(Sees Soun running across the street towards them)Dad? Soun:(Trying to catch his breath)I...have....important....news...... Akane:What is it, dad? Soun:Ranma's mom is coming to visit. Ranma:(Shocked)Nani? Soun:I received a message of her arriving today. Ranma:Oh no! Akane:Don't worry...all you have to do is go home as Ranko? Ranma:I don't want to be Ranko. Soun:But there is no other way. Ranma:(Sadly)I know. Akane:Come on, let's go home....Ranko.(Ranma sighs) Soun:I have to go tell Genma. Do you know if he's still at Dr. Tofu's? Akane:I'm pretty sure he still is. Ranma:Yeah. Kasumi showed up when he was working. Soun:Fine. I'll go tell him.(Runs towards the clinic) Akane:(Looking at Ranma)Don't worry, Ranma. We'll help you you out.(They both head for home) (At the Tendo's, Nabiki gets home.) Nabiki:I'm home. Kasumi:(Coming out of the kitchen)Konichiwa. Nodoka:(Calling from the kitchen)Konichiwa. Nabiki:Who's in the kitchen? Kasumi:Mrs. Saotome. Nabiki:Nani? Kasumi:She's here visiting. Nabiki:Does Ranma know? Kasumi:I don't know. Father went out to tell him and Mr. Saotome. Nabiki:Do you know how long she's staying? Kasumi:I never asked her. Nabiki:I'm going to like seeing this. Kasumi:Seeing what? Nabiki:See how things turn out. (Meanwhile....at Dr. Tofu's clinic, Soun is trying to wake up Genma.) Soun:(Shaking Genma)Genma, wake up. Genma(Panda):(Awakening for the second time)Growl?(Rubs his head) Soun:I have to tell you something. Nodoka is coming to visit. Genma(Panda): Soun:Your wife is coming to visit. Genma(Panda): Soun:What should I say? Genma(Panda): (We are now back at the Tendo's. Kasumi and Nodoka are in the kitchen cooking. Nabiki is watching tv in the livingroom. Akane and a slightly damp Ranko come home.) Akane:Konichiwa Kasumi:(coming out of the kitchen)Welcome home, Akane. You to.....Ranko Akane:Thank you. Ranko:Thanks. Nodoka:(Coming out of the kitchen)Hi Akane. Hi Ranko. How is everything? Akane:It couln't be better. Ranko:Everything's fine. Nodoka:Can you please excuse me? I must check to see if the food is done. (Nodoka goes into the kitchen. Kasumi follows. Ranko and Akane go into the livingroom, where Nabiki is watching tv.) Nabiki:So how was the movie? Akane:I thought it was great. Ranko:Same here. Nabiki:Did you do anything afterwards? Ranko:Yeah, we went to Ukyou's to eat but she wasn't there. The store was closed when we arrived. Nabiki:I wonder where she is? (At the hospital, Ukyou continue to sit next to Ryoga waiting to see if he's alright.) Nabiki:Do you two plan on doing something tonight? Ranko:Well, not really. Why? Nabiki:I was hoping to see if you two would like to go out to dinner with Mousse and me. Ranko:Nani? Akane:You're going out to dinner with....Mousse? Nabiki:That's what I said. Ranko:Why would you go out with Mousse? Nabiki:I have my reasons.(Smiles) Akane:When are you leaving? Nabiki:Later tonight. You up to it? Ranko:I guess we can go with you. Akane:Yeah. Why not? It might be fun. (Soun gets home) Soun:I'm home. Nodoka:(Coming out of the kitchn)Hello Soun. Soun:(Surprised)You're here already. Nodoka:So it seems(Smiles) Soun:I thought you'd be here later that's all. Nodoka:Have you seen my husband or Ranma? Soun:(Nervously)Um....no......they went...on.....a.....training....mission. Nodoka:Do you ever notice that whenever I come to visit, those two are out on a training mission? Soun:(Sweating)Um....yes Nodoka:(Sadly)I wish to see my son just once. Soun:I'm sorry Nodoka:Well...I'll see him sooner or later.(Goes into the kitchen) (Soun goes to the livingroom) Nabiki:So, daddy....did she suspect a thing? Soun:No she didn't. Ranko:What happened to my old man? Soun:He's decided to stay at Dr. Tofu's Ranko:That coward! Nabiki:When is he coming home? Soun:He said he'll come home when Nodoka leaves? (Nodoka and Kasumi both serve lunch. Everyone except Genma enjoy the meal. As everyone there eat.....) Nodoka:So, Kasumi. Do you think Dr. Tofu will ask you out? Kasumi:(Blushing)I don't know if he likes me Nabiki:I'm pretty sure he'd ask you out sooner or later. Soun:Kasumi, Dr. Tofu likes you?(Starts crying)Such a nice young man. Kasumi:Oh father. Ranko:Why won't you ask him out?(Smiles)I'm sure he likes you. Kasumi:I don't know.....even if he does, I'll never have the time. Akane:Well, you will tonight. Kasumi:What do you mean, Akane? Akane:Well Nabiki, Ranko, and I are going out to dinner tonight. You won't have worry about cooking dinner for us. Kasumi:But I have to cook for your father. Nodoka:I can take care of that. Kasumi:What should I do? Nabiki:(Taking out a book from Dr. Tofu's)Here.(Hands Kasumi the book)You can return this book to Dr. Tofu and while you're there....you can ask him out. Kasumi:What a clever idea. Nabiki:I was using that book for other reasons but this is better.(Smiles) Nodoka:So you'll do it, Kasumi? Kasumi:Hai. Nodoka:How wonderful(Smiles. She looks around for the panda)Ranko, where's your pet. Ranko:I'm not too sure. He's probably -out- somewhere.(Giggles) (Akane and Nabiki also giggles, getting in on the joke.) Soun:Nabiki. Nabiki:Yes, daddy? Soun:Where do you three plan on going tonight. Nabiki:We plan on going out to dinner. Think of it as a girl's night out (Akane and Nabiki laughs while Ranko just sits there. Everyone continues to eat their lunch) (At Dr. Tofu's, Kuno and Genma are about to fight. Dr. Tofu is still not there) Kuno:(Now awake)Prepare to die. Genma(Panda):(Runs away) Kuno:(Giving chase)Come back here, you sorceror. (Elsewhere at the Nekohanten) Shampoo:Why Mousse go out with Nabiki? Mousse:Why would care if I go out with Nabiki or not, are you jealous? Shampoo:(Enraged)What?(Calms down) Shampoo just want to know. Mousse:It's none of your business.(Goes into the kitchen) Shampoo:(Thinking)Why Mousse act like that? Does Mousse like Nabiki? Mousse:(In the kitchen and talking to himself)Nabiki...I hope you're right about this.(Sighs) (We are now back at the Tendo's. The afternoon has gone by pretty quickly. It's now evening. Akane, Nabiki, and Ranko are in the livingroom. Nodoka and Kasumi have gone out to get groceries for tonight. Soun is back to his shogi board.) Ranko:(Talking to Nabiki)I wonder what Shampoo will think of you asking Mousse out to dinner. Nabiki:I hope she thinks the way I expect. Akane:What do you mean by that? Nabiki:Don't worry. Ranko:Well, we should get going now. Nabiki:First, we have to goto the Nekohanten to pick Mousse up. (The three leave for the Nekohanten. A few minutes later, Nodoka and Kasumi arrives home.) Nodoka:Don't worry, I could handle dinner. Kasumi:Are you sure? Nadoka:I'm positive.(Smiles) Kasumi:Thank you.(Leaves for Dr. Togu's) Nodoka:(Talking to herself)Such a sweet girl.(Goes into the kitchen to prepare dinner) (We see Nabiki, Akane, and a now male Ranma outside the Nekohanten.) Nabiki:Can you wait for a minute? Ranma:Sure. Nabiki:I want you to come in after one minute. Akane:What about me? Nabiki:Just wait outside. Please. Akane:.....ok. (Akane and Ranma wait outside as Nabiki goes in.) Nabiki:Hi Mousse. Mousse:Hi Nabiki. Nabiki:Are you ready to go out to dinner tonight? Mousse:Yes, I am. Shampoo:(Coming out of the kitchen)No, Mousse stay here. (Nabiki winks at Mousse) Mousse:(Seeing Nabiki wink)No, I'm going out with Nabiki.(Turns to Nabiki)Come on, let's go. Shampoo:No. Shampoo want Mousse to stay. Mousse:I have a date tonight. Goodbye.(Proceeds to leave with Nabiki) Shampoo:Why Mousse not stay with Shampoo? Mousse:(Turns and looks at Shampoo)What do you care? You never liked me. Shampoo:But Shampoo don't want Mousse to leave. Nabiki:Why? So you can treat him like dirt. Shampoo:.......... Nabiki:Let's go. Shampoo:Please don't go. Mousse:No. I've had enough. Shampoo:Please don't leave Shampoo. Mousse:Goodbye. Shampoo:Please give Shampoo one last chance. Ranma:(Coming in)Hi Shampoo. Shampoo:Ranma!(Hugs Ranma) Ranma:Er! Mousse:Goodbye Shampoo. Shampoo:(Letting go of Ranma)No. Don't go Mousse. Mousse:We clearly see you love Ranma. Ranma:What's going on here? Mousse:Goodbye. Shampoo:No. Shampoo want to be with Mousse. Mousse:What? (Nabiki winks at Mousse) Mousse:You're only saying that. Shampoo:No. Shampoo love Mousse. Mousse:Do you really mean it? Shampoo:.....yes. Mousse:Why would you tell me now? Shampoo:Shampoo too scared to tell Mousse. Mousse:But you knew I loved you. Shampoo:Shampoo sorry.(Starts to cry) Mousse:Don't cry.(Holds Shampoo)Please. Shampoo:Please don't leave Shampoo. Mousse:(Softly)I'll never leave you......I love you. Nabiki:(Grabs Ranma by the hand)Come on, Ranma.(Leaves) (Outside, Ranma, Nabiki, and Akane are talking.) Akane:What happened in there? Nabiki:Well.....I turns out that Shampoo doesn't want me to go out with Mousse. She told him she loved him. Akane:Are you serious? Ranma:That's what I heard. Nabiki:I guess she really loved Mousse all this time....Because she felt she was in danger of losing him, she finally confessed her love.(Smiles) Ranma:But what about me? Nabiki:What about you? Ranma:I thought she loved me? Nabiki:She loved you because of that stupid amazon rule. Akane:She does have a point, Ranma. Ranma:So you mean she really doesn't love me? Nabiki:Why? Are you sad? Ranma:Nani? Nabiki:Does it bother you that she loves Mousse and not you? Ranma:(Defensively)No Nabiki:Well you shouldn't. Besides, you have Akane. Akane:(Blushing)Nabiki! Nabiki:Now you won't have to worry about her bothering you anymore.(Smiles) Ranma:You know what....you're right. Nabiki:Ain't I always. Well.......I'm going home. Ranma:What about dinner? Nabiki:(Smiles)You two go. Ranma:Are you sure? Nabiki:Positive! Ranma:Ok.(Looks at Akane)Let's go.(Leaves) Nabiki:See you later.(Thinking)Besides......I've got stuff to do. (Nabiki watches as the two walk off. After a minute, she peeks into the Nekohanten and then heads for Dr. Tofu's.) (Inside the Nekohanten) Mousse:Shampoo....will you go out with me? Shampoo:......Yes.(Smiles) Mousse:I'm glad to hear that.(Thinking)Thanks, Nabiki. (At the hospital, we see Ryoga waking up. Ukyou is there.) Ukyou:Ryoga! Ryoga:(Weakly)Where am I? Ukyou:You're at the hospital. Ryoga:Why? Ukyou:You and Happousai crashed into each other. You got knocked out. Ryoga:How'd I get here? Ukyou:I carried you here. Ryoga:Thank you, Ukyou. Ukyou:Please rest. (Somewhere in Japan, we see Happousai and Kodachi. Happousai was finally caught.) Kaodachi:(Holding Happousai)I have you now!(Smiles evily)You'll make a nice treat for my pet, Madorigame.(Heads for her house) Happousai:(Scared for his life)Oh no! (We are now at Dr. Tofu's clinic. Dr. Tofu is finally back. Genma and Kuno are nowhere in sight. Nabiki enters.) Nabiki:Kobanwa. Dr. Tofu:Nabiki. Kobanwa. Nabiki:How's everything going? Dr. Tofu:Everything's fine. How about you? Nabiki:Couldn't be better.(Smiles) Dr. Tofu:May I help you with something? Nabiki:Yes....can you ask my sister out? (We are on the streets of Japan, where we see Kasumi walking down the street. She seems quite happy.) (Back to Dr. Tofu's) Nabiki:So you understand? Dr. Tofu:Yes, I do. I'll ask her out tonight. Nabiki:One more thing.....have you seen Kuno and Mr. Saotome? Dr. Tofu:They were here when I left but weren't when I got back. Nabiki:Ok(Thinking)Drats...I was hoping they were here when Kasumi arrived. (Starts to talk)Well.....I better get going. Dr. Tofu:Bye Nabiki....and thanks. Nabiki:Bye(Leaves) (About a minute after Nabiki leaves, Kasumi enters. She was not aware that Nabiki was there.) (At a nearby restaurant, we see Ranma and Akane. They are waiting for their food. Ranma seems sad.) Akane:Ranma. Are you ok? Ranma:(Sadly)I'm fine. Akane:No you're not, what's wrong? Ranma:Well......I really wish I don't have to hide from my mom. Akane:.......... Ranma:You don't know how hard it is for me. Everytime I see my mom, I feel sad because she'll never get to know me. The male side that is. Akane:Do you think she'll ever get to know the male side of you? Ranma:I wish I could say yes, but I know it'll never happen. If she ever found out......... Akane:Do you really think she'll go through with it? Ranma:Akane, my mom is a very honorable woman.....she'll go through with it even if she doesn't want to. Akane:........ (The waiter serves Ranma and Akane them their food. They eat their food...... quietly) (We are now at the Tendo's. Nodoka and Soun are the only ones there.) Nodoka:(Serving dinner)Here you go.(Smiles) Soun:The food looks delicious Nodoka:Thank you. (Nabiki comes home) Nabiki:I'm home. Soun:Nabiki, I thought you went out to dinner with Akane and Ranma. Nadoka:You were with Ranma? Soun:(Nervously)Did I say Ranma....I meant to say Ranko.(Smiles weakly) Nodoka:Oh. Nabiki:Mind if I join you two? Soun:Sure. Nabiki:Thank you. (The three begin eating. As they eat Kasumi comes home.) Kasumi:Kobanwa. Nabiki:Kasumi, how did it go? Kasumi:(Smiling)He asked me out. Soun:But I thought you were going to ask him? Kasumi:He asked me before I could ask him. Nabiki:(Smiles)When is the date? Kasumi:(Sighs)Tomorrow night. Nabiki:How nice(Smiles) Kasumi:May I join you? Nodoka:Sure. Soun:Go right ahead. (Everyone begins eating) (At the Kuno Mansion, we see Kodachi standing near a pond in her back yard.) Kodachi:(Still holding Happousai)Any last request before I feed you to my Madorigame? Happousai:Yes....how about letting me go? Kodachi:Nope, I can't do that.(Calls for her pet)Madorigame! (A huge alligator surfaces and opens its mouth) Kodachi:Here's some food for you.(Throws Happousai) (Happousai lands in the alligator's mouth and quickly jumps out before it can close.) Happousai:You're gonna have to do better that that.(Grabs Kodachi's chests for a second and runs off) Kodachi:(Slyly)Oh no! You ripped off my top. Happousai:(Running back)Oh sweet! Kodachi:(Punts Happousai away and laughing)Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! (At the hospital) Ryoga:Yeah, I even fell for the trick of him being my girlfriend.(Laughs) Ukyou:(Laughs)I can't believe that. Ryoga:(Laughing)I should've know it was him. What with the stupid wig. (It's now later into the evening. We are back at the Tendo's, Akane and a slightly wet Ranko come home.) Nodoka:How was dinner? Akane:It was fine. Ranko:(Sadly)Yeah, fine. Nadoka:Are you alright? Ranko:I'm fine. Nabiki:(Talking to Akane softly)What's with Ranma? Akane:(Softly)He sad that his mom will never get to know the male side of him. Nabiki:Is that so. Akane:Uh huh. Nabiki:(Yawns)Well....I'm going to sleep.(Goes upstairs)Onasumi nasai. Akane:Onasumi nasai. Nodoka:Soun. Soun:Yes? Nodoka:Where should I be sleeping tonight? Soun:(Nervously)You...can sleep....in(Gets an idea)..Ranko's room. She can sleep with Akane tonight. Akane:Dad! Nadoka:Is that a problem, Akane? Akane:No.....not at all. Nadoka:(Yawning)Good night(Goes upstairs) Ranko:(Sadly)Good night. (we are now in Akane's room. Ranko and Akane are inside.) Ranko:I'll sleep on the floor. Akane:Don't worry. You can sleep in my bed tonight. Ranko:Where are you going to sleep? Akane:I'm going to sleep in my bed also. Ranko:Nani? Akane:Don't worry...there's nothing wrong with two girls sleeping in the same bed. Ranko:But I'm not.....a......girl. Akane:Are you alright? Ranko:No, I'm not. Akane:What's wrong? Ranko:(Sadly)You know. Akane:We'll think of something. Ranko:........... Akane:Come on, let's go to sleep. Ranko:Akane......I'll sleep on the floor tonight. Akane:.......If you insist. (That night..........Ranko cried himself to sleep.) Well, that's it. First off, I want to say that all the characters in this fanfic was created by Rumiko Takahashi and that I will never infringe on any of her works. Second, I'm sorry to say that I will soon lose my internet account and that unless I get another, this will probably be my last fanfic. If you're reading this, then I assumed you liked the story enough to read till the end. Please send comments(No flames like "You suck" or the like please) If I do get another account, I'll be sure to finish this one. As you can see, I left the ending perfect for a continuation. Even if I don't get an account, I'll continue to write for when I do (Hopefully)Anyway......I hope you liked reading this as much as I liked writing it. Jeffrey "OneShot" Wong