First Disclaimer: I don't own the rights to Ranma.

Pre-Read by: Zenapax

Note: This is the first Ranma fic I ever wrote. I didn't check all 4000+ Ranma fics on this site, so if this story is anything like someone else wrote, tell me & I'll check to see if it's anything like the way I'm doing it. If it is, then I'll stop writing the story and take it off. If not, then I'm sorry if anyone seems OOC.

The Girls' Newest Rival: Transfer Student

Ranma and Akane are about to leave for school, when Soun Tendo calls to his daughter. "You go on ahead Ranma. I'll catch up." Once he leaves through the front door, she meets up with her dad, who is putting down the phone. "What is it dad?"

"That was the school." She feels a little uneasy since the school never called her house before. "Oh. Don't worry. Neither you or Ranma aren't in any trouble. They just called to tell me that there will be a transfer student coming into your class tomorrow. But she doesn't have a place to live and will be arriving this afternoon. They asked if we would like to take her in and I accepted. Do you think that you can get her once you're finish with school?"

"Sure dad. No problem. But what about Ranma and Mr. Saotome's... little problem?"

"Don't you worry about that. I'll have a nice talk with Genma and Ranma. Everything will fine."

"If you say so." She grabs her stuff and heads out to catch up with Ranma, but is bewildered to see him waiting for her outside the entrance. They walk to school together and neither speak until they past the bridge.

"So Akane. What did your dad want?"

"Oh that. A transfer student will be coming this afternoon and will be living with us. So once we get her, we can..."

"WE?! What's this we business?"

"I thought that we both could show her around the school and some of the city before dinner."

"But Akane, today is the only day for soccer tryouts and Coach Nishihira won't give anyone another chance."

"That's today?!" She remembers him joining the team last year and helping them win the championship game. "I'm sorry Ranma. I forgot. Don't worry those. I take care of the transfer student."

"Thanks Akane."

The school day goes like any other average school day for them: the principal creates another crazy rule which they have to to, they beat up on Kuno like always and chase Happosai after stealing a bundle of the girl's underwear and gymshorts. Once school ends Ranma heads for soccer tryouts while Akane is left alone cleaning the classroom. Determined to meet the transfer student, she uses her speed to quickly finish cleaning the classroom in record time. After putting away the mop and bucket, she heads towards the office when she hears yelling. She flies down the flight of stairs, but slips on a soccer ball on the last step. Picking herself up, she sees Ukyo and Shampoo having a tug-a-war with Ranma as they pull his arms.

"I told you already. Ranma-honey and I are going on a date."

"No way spatula girl! Ranma and Shampoo off on date."

"Stop it! Both of you!" he yells, feeling both of them pull even harder. Before he could explain anything to them, a soccer ball hits him in the face. Surprised, the girls let go of Ranma, letting him drop to the floor. Once he removes the soccer ball off his face, he sees Akane, steaming mad. "Akane?! What are you doing?"

"What am I doing? What are you doing? I thought you were going to soccer tryouts. Not making a double date with Ukyo and Shampoo!"

"Wait Akane, listen. They..."

"I don't want to hear it!" She burst out running towards him, spearing him in the process. She gets up and quickly runs home, crying all the way. Once she reaches the house, she runs straight to her room where she dives face first on her bed and cries herself to sleep. She dreamt of what he could be doing on his date with either Ukyo or Shampoo, having fun and getting a little romantic. As her dream is getting worse, the phone rings. She immediately wakes up, but doesn't get out of bed to answer the phone. It rings three times before it stops. A few minutes later, someone knocks on her door.

"Akane? Are you in there?"

"Yes. I just woke up, but come in." The door opens and in walks Kasumi. "What is it?"

"That was Ranma on the phone. He's mad because you made him miss soccer tryouts." Akane is furious hearing this.

"What? Why? What did I do?"

"He said that just as he made it to the soccer field, the office called him in because the transfer student arrived."

"Transfer student? What is he..." Suddenly, Akane remember that she was support to pick up the transfer student after school, but when she saw Ukyo and Shampoo fighting over Ranma, she got upset and forgot. She jumps out of bed and panics. "Oh my gosh! I was support to do that! I better go back to school and..."

"It's too late for that. Ranma had to take her and will be arriving in twenty-five minutes. Since you're here, can you help me clean the transfer student's room?" She nods and the two of them go downstairs to clean. By the time their finish, they join the others in the front entrance just as Ranma and the transfer student come in. Akane notices that the transfer student has shoulder-length blue hair that match her lovely eyes, a small petit figure and is around her height. Maybe an inch or two shorter.

"Hi everyone," Ranma says before turning to the transfer student. "Ok now. These are the people who are going to be staying with you. From left to right, that's my dad Mr. Saotome, Mr. Tendo, Nabiki, Kasumi and the tomboy that was supposed to pick you up and made me miss soccer tryouts, Akane." She is angry with his comment towards her, but doesn't react to it. She swallows her pride and bowed along with the other. "Everyone, this is...this is..." Ranma sweatdropped in embarrassment. "Oh shoot! I was so mad at Akane that I forgot to ask for your name."

"That's ok." The transfer student bowed and smiled at everyone. "My name is Shinobu. Shinobu Maehara."

Second Disclaimer: I don't own the rights to Love Hina.

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