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Sugar and Spice and all things Nice

Chapter One Desire

It was one of those days, where everything went wrong. The mallet had appeared already. And it wasn't even daylight yet. It was Akane's birthday today. And all I was trying to do was give her a birthday present. But as per usual everything went wrong. It wasn't a very big box, it was something I'd thought to give her for a long while. Sort of a "I'm sorry" present, not that I cared or anything.

Wouldn't last long though. I was bound to ruin something eventually. I have a knack for ruining things. But I'd promised yesterday that I'd be on my best behavior today. Just for her. Just for one day. So I was trying to. Trying to stick by my promise as best I could. I didn't want to ruin this day for her.

All I'd been trying to do was give her a surprise. To leave her present where she could see it when she woke. I've learnt one thing today thought. That Akane angry is bad enough when she's awake. But to wake her up is another notch up. She'd woken just as I was placing the present beside her pillow and there the mallet had appeared. The minute I saw it I ran. Leaving the box behind.

Ranma was currently practicing in the dojo. Not wanting to draw attention he was silently going through some basic Katas.

Unbeknown to Ranma, Shampoo was hiding in the dojo. Holding a small vial of some sort. Knowing Shampoo this would be some form of potion. With a closer look one would notice the bottle was labeled. One simple word "Desire" was all that would be seen.

Finished another one, now what? Looking up Ranma noticed Akane standing at the entrance to the dojo. Silently she bows. Showing her respects she enters. Walking over she stands just in front of Ranma.It was then that our wild Amazon decided to throw the vial at Ranma. It would not take effect for anther few hours. Shampoo would be back then. To claim what was hers. She was getting tired of this whole fiasco you see. She had a reputation to maintain.

But back to Ranma and Akane. You see they hadn't even noticed the vial. They were that immersed in the depths of each others eyes. A slight breeze flowed through the dojo. The pair not knowing this slight change in wind signaled Shampoo leaving the vicinity.They were lost to the world. All around them silence. The first sun rays of the coming day pouring through the window. Akane looked down at what she was holding. Breaking that intense stare. Looking back up she asks "what does this mean?"

Ranma is at a lost for words. You see as sure as something could go wrong it would go wrong. Ranma had given her the wrong box. Alas this small box contained not Akane's birthday present. But a small white gold diamond engagement ring.

OK how bout that. I know a lil rough. But hey. I needed something to get me back into writing. Had a bit of a hectic few weeks. What with year 12 and everything. So yeah.

I'm currently on the look out for an editor. Someone I can send stories to and get them read by someone else before posting. I'm currently having much difficulty editing my own work.

I hope you've enjoyed my latest addition to the Ranma ½ collection. Please review as I have no idea whether or not to continue this particular story.

With love

Peace out lovers