Holy Crap its been awhile. I am so sorry. but, i will finish the story nontheless. Here you go!

Our tale continues in a town that has been forgotten by all except those who reside in it. The town was small, with only one school for everyone of all ages to go to. The town has a population of barely over 500. The town has few trouble makers, though the police force works hard anyway.

It is late, the sun long since went below the horizon, and the houses lined down the small town had fallen asleep, forgetting all of the previous days problems. All, except one.

I love you Akane Tendo, goodbye.

Ranma stood on the top of his home, watching over the town. He was still in his uniform from his late shift on the job, his police badge hanging carelessly around his neck on a gleaming silver chain. His hair was now shoter, his signature bangs cut down to just above his shoulder. He stood proud, but alone. The familiar growl of his stomach disrupted the almost silent night, sending Rama into the house to get food.

He walked inside, haphazardly throwing his police hat and jacket onto the couch off the small home. He walked towards his bedroom so that he could change into something more comfortable. His bedroom was simple, having only a cot and a large wooden dresser that he had found on the side of the road. The walls lacked any color or posters. the plain white walls had long since been touched, since the only color that was left in the room was a picture sitting on top of the dresser.

It was a picture of her. The girl he wished he could see again, but knew he couldn't. He had left almost a whole year ago, and going back now would only make things worse for them both of them. He missed her though, more than be wished be could. If only he could see her again. Akane.

He felt like a coward, running away like he did. After all they had been through, he still couldn't be near that place, not again, and even when kasumi was being married he kept his distance. Nabiki kept him informed, maybe in hopes that he wouldn't stay away forever and then Akane would return.

Ten months ago Akane left, in search of Ranma. Luckily though, it seemed that Nabiki was keeping his location a secret,since she still hadn't found him. He wasn't sure on whether or not he wanted her to find him or not, because he refused to hurt her again.

In the last year Ranma had grown up he was the same, but mentally he had changed drastically. He paid more attention to things that he had once been completely oblivious to. His thoughts had become more acute. He began to walk to the kitchen when a familiar voice filled the room.

" Saotome? Are you in there?" The voice rang out from outside his door. It sounded urgent, and Ranma recognized the voice to be Satoshi Uhara, his commanding officer. Ranma opened the door and saluted the captain.

"what is it? I thought my shift was over an hour ago." The captain pointed at the town jail, which had a man standing on it's edge. Ranma ran past captain Uhara and jumped as high as he could, landing on the roof. Upon landing, Ranma stood in shock as to who he saw.

" Ryoga?" He turned around and l looked at Ranma, equally shocked. He dropped his umbrella,a look of horror on his face.

" Ran-ma" Ryoga stuttered as he looked upon his old rival. His look of fear turned to one of exasperated anger," so this is where the coward hides. You've caused her so much pain. Do you even comprehend how much pain you've caused Akane?"

" That's why I left Ryoga. Why are you here? Did you get lost again? " Ranma grimaced at the sound of Akane's name.

" At the start of this I was just looking for you, but now I'm here to kick your ass." And with that, Ryoga rushed forward. Ranma looked to his left, looking at the street that led him our of the town and jumped in that direction. Landing close to the edge of the village he dashed forward. Once he was far enough away from the town he turned. Ryoga was right behind him, his game ready to use the breaking point pivoted onto his left foot hitting Ryoga in the shoulder with a roundhouse kick. Ranma jumped backward, flipping as he did so.

" Ryoga! What the heck are you trying to do! " Ranma got into his signature fighting stance.

" Ranma! You haven't been near her after you left, you don't even know how much you hurt her. You're so low I wouldn't scrape you off the bottom of my boot! " Ryoga growled, preparing to charge at Ranma.

" Ryoga, I'm warning you, just walk away and act like you never saw me.I seat it will be better for both of us." Ranma slowly began walking in a circle, Ryoga following suit. Slowly they began running in a circle, Ryoga's anger practically making the space feel like it's on fire. They slowly began moving in toward one another, until they were mere feet from each other. Ryoga dug his right foot in and lunged for him.

" Fine Ryoga, HIYRU SHOTTEN HA! " Ranma yelled as he swung his arm up, a mighty blast engulfing them both. As the smoke cleared Ranma picked up Ryoga, who was knocked unconscious and walked to the town and gave Ryoga to two fellow police man. He turned his head to his captain.

" Sir, can we just put him in a cell for the night andgive him directions to where he wants to go tomorrow? I wish to press no charges." The captain nodded his head and walked away; refusing to believe what he had just saw. Ranma chuckled and walked back to his house, the door still opened. When he walked in his jaw literally dropped.

There she was, Akane Tendo.

Well I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter and I will be finishing the last chapter as soon as possible.

Bye!