Hurt

Disclaimer: I Don't own Ranma 1/2 or any of the characters. None of the characters are mine; they belong to Rumiko Takahashi and to Viz Communications.

Summery: This takes place after the the destroyed wedding between Ranma and Akane.

Chapter 1:

Akane cried remembering the days event. 'Why did I go through with that stupid wedding when I knew Ranma doesn't feel that way about me?' Her heart answered "Because you love him". 'I'm so tired of fighting for Ranma becuase no matter what I am just his uncute fiance, I can never be as good as Shampoo or Ukyo. I thought that after Jusendo our "relationship" or whatever it is we have, could have changed but I was wrong.'

"I'm so tired of fighting Ranma because no matter how hard I try I can never be up to his "standards", but you know what I won't stand for it anymore. Akane Tendo has been hurt and rejected for the last time.''

She wiped her tears and looked at her bed where her mother's wedding dress lay torn and burned.

"I'm sorry mother for ruining your dress". She stood up.

No more. No more will Akane Tendo stand to be hurt or humilated like she was today. I'm done believing that I have a chance with Ranma. She looked at the window. There was the cause of her problems. Ranma Soatome was outside looking at his reflection in the Koi pond.

"No akane don't, fall again." A lone tear fell down her face.

"Goodbye Ranma". For today Akane Tendo will no longer let herself be hurt anymore, for once in her life she will lose the battle to win the war.

Chapter 2:

Akane woke up to the sounds of endless pitter patter of the rain. It seemed as if the world sensed her mood.

'I wish I could rip him out of my heart, but I cant. Everytime I try I think about all the times he's saved me, taken care of me, and declared me his. Maybe I should give him another chance?'

'Well I'll think about it. But now I got to get ready for school...great'.

As Akane walks down the stair she sees the most hurtful image she could see.

It was Ranma and Ukyo. Not talking or even the regular flirting but Ukyo with her hands around his neck passionately kissing him. And Ranma was just standing there not responding, BUT NOT PUSHING HER AWAY!

Tears welling in her eyes as she continued to watch the scene.

'I see now he doesn't like Shampoo or kodachi...or me. Ranma's in love with Ukyo. I can't deny it anymore. But why? Why would he declare me his and protect me if he doesn't even care about me?...Honor that's why.'

I wretched my eyes away from the scene and ran back to me room. I slammed and locked the door as I silently fell down and cried. I cried my pathetic heart out as I realized that he doesn't love me.

I felt my heart wither and crumple away.

"How could have I been so stupid he doesn't love me. He never did. WHY. WHY did I let myself fall in love with him."

I stood up and walked over to my desk. The tears were threatening to spill again but I forced myself to write.

Dear Family,

I know this is sudden but I realised that I need to leave for a while to get my priorities straightened out. I will come back I don't know when but I WILL you can count on it. I am going on a training trip to clear my mind and soul, please don't send Ranma looking for me.

I will be fine. Ranma has nothing to do with this okay so don't send him DAD. Don't look for me either. By the time you read this I will probably be gone already.

Goodbye,

Love Akane

I left the note on my desk and got my things. I opened the window and gave my room one last look.

'I won't be seeing this room in a while.'

And jumped. I may not be as good a martial artist as Ranma but I can manage a simple roof hop.