Rumiko Takahashi reserves all rights to Ranma 1/2, I'm just using the characters for fun!

Head note: Italics are an individuals thoughts

*** Asterics*** Are two people reading each others minds

The Broken Engagement

Chapter 3

Ukyo forcefully flung her ki filled spatula in Ranma's direction. But he quickly jumped and evaded the attack. He then used his momentum to deliver a series of downward kicks that she quickly dodged with her agility. And repaid with her own series of jabs with her spatula. Then to his surprise him she would throw in a few non weapon based attacked using her fists and legs to kick him.

Ranma flew back and managed to catch his balance before he fell on the floor. He held onto his ribs. She managed to land one on me!

Wow i did not see that coming. Ukyo is using regular martial artist techniques. Well duh, Ranma. All specialty schools have a cooking martial arts is based off of the ninja school. Looks like she's been training.

Ukyo smirked before releasing a series of shuriken spatulas. Ranma studied her, determined as he released his own ki filled attacks.

Ukyo stood her ground and used her spatula as a shield. I'm not going to be easy Ranma. I've been waiting for this my whole life. Ukyo met every attack Ranma sent her way with her own attack blow for blow. She didn't come to play defensive. In that instance they both jumped back and looked at each other with fire in their eyes both of them breathing heavily.

Ranma is very strong. But it just makes me feel more invigorated then worry. He's not holding back like he usually does either. He knows what this means to me.

Ukyo I'm going to make sure you get the battle you deserve. I won't hold back.

***I hear you loud and clear Ranma. Me too Ukyo***

And for a moment both of their auras flared up and a smiled fell on both of their lips.

"Ukyo come and get me!"

"You don't have to ask twice Ranma!"

"Oh my, Ranma" Akane said while bringing a hand to her mouth.

Everyone else looked on at the spectacle in front of them in awe. It was a surprise the dojo was still intact. The floor had holes from where Ranma released a flurry of kicks at Ukyo. And two holes were on opposite sides of the wall from when Ukyo initiated he spatula ki blasts and Ranma his. Yet they were both still at it. They're auras had captivated the spectators. Ukyo and Ranma had gone a level higher in their martial arts. They could feel each others movements and communicate with their minds. They were in sync.

"Now this is what you call a great battle." Said Kulogne.

"Yes sir-y" agreed Happosai. "Reminds me of the olden days. Back when martial artist were to be feared regardless of whether they were women or men"

"You're right"

"You were quite a tough cookie in your day Kulogne." Happosai said to the old lady, rival, former lover and now quasi friend.

"So were you Happy...But i like to think we still got it." they both laughed deviously.

"Ok, I think the old birds have gone down memory lane." said Akane.

"Great leave them there" responded Nabiki.

"Hmm" agreed everyone.

"It looks like they're not going to relent anytime soon said Mr. Saotome"

"You're right Daddy" said Kasumi. No longer worried that Ukyo would harm Ranma out of anger. They were battling respectfully if anyone got hurt it would be a casualty of the battle not emotions which is less damaging psychologically.

"That's my girl" said Mr. Kuonji as he hastily wiped away a tear before anyone sees him.

"And that's my boy" said Genma under his breath as to not let anyone know how proud he truly was of Ranma. Regardless of the rocky relationship between him Ranma that's how he always felt towards his boy. He was just a product of his upbringing where showing emotion was a sign of weakness.

Kodachi, Shampoo and Akane looked on towards the two battling. All sorts of emotions were flowing through them. They all wanted Ranma to win but they couldn't help but be impressed by Ukyo and almost wishing she would win.

"Ukyo is a good martial artist" said Shampoo. "Shampoo want to battle Ukyo next" she said surprising even herself."

"I can respect a good martial artist" said Kodachi wondering about her own training.

Akane looked at the girl for a moment. She too felt an awaken call to try and reach her next level of the martial arts school of everything goes style.

Ryoga looked on towards the battle. He couldn't take it anymore he wanted in on the battle also. "Come on finish it already he yelled! Show us what you guys got" the others started cheered on.

For a moment it wasn't about who could win Ranma or Akane anymore, vengeance and broken promises but who could be the best martial artists.

Ukyo and Ranma were starting to sweat.

***Like old times eh Ukyo? Yeah like old times, when you thought I was a boy and did not hold back***

Ukyo had blocked a punch by Ranma and now tried to kick him. Ranma was enjoying himself. He tried to grab Ukyo's leg and swing her towards the wall but she quickly lifted herself up and grabbed onto him throwing him off balance. They both landed on the floor.

***I got you now Ranma.*** Ukyo had pinned Ranma to the floor and was trying to end the battle by overpowering him.

***No you don't Ukyo. I will find a way out of this just like when we were kids. ***

That's it like when they were younger kids! He needed to disrupt her focus.

He stuck his tongue out at her and made funny faces.

"Why you jackass" she proceeded to pinch his cheeks outward.

"Heaay Uk-yooo thaaat huuurrrts"

Ranma then proceeded to unpin himself and give Ukyo a nookie to which she replied by giving him a wedgie.

Everyone doubled over.

"What are they doing?!" Said Mr. Kuonji

"They're fighting very trivially… like kids" said Mr. Tendo

"I see that, but why" Genma said not liking this at all.

"Ukyo, Ranma what are you doing?" yelled both fathers.

After they both stopped Ranma and Ukyo looked at each other and both started laughing. Ranma proceeded to then tickle Ukyo. Who then did it back to him. "Ranma she yelled!"

The rest of the wrecking crew continued to stare at them bugged eyed.

"Ranma dear that is no way to behave with other women in front of your fiancee." said Kodachi more than ticked.

Akane was a little jealous herself and red in the face. Isn't this engagement broken already.

"Hiya What happened to the battle it was starting to get good." Shampoo said expectantly "fight not over"

Ukyo and Ranma stopped laughing. Any desire to fight had officially been drained out of them along with their auras.

"Ucchan- I mean Ukyo that was one great battle"

"Ranma you can still call me Ucchan, we're still friends right.. that's what you said"

"Yes always Ukyo"

"Ranma thank you" said Ukyo

"For what?"asked Ranma

"For a great battle"

"But we didn't even finish, we got distracted"

"Yeah like when we were younger" Ukyo giggled. "You didn't hold back on me because of pity or because I was a girl. You battled me as an equal."

"You're a great martial artist Ucchan, I had to or else you would have had me baked in an Okonomiyaki." the two friends continued to laugh.

"I guess we are officially un-engaged" said Ukyo who breathed a sigh of relief before hugging her knees to her chest. She seemed satisfied.

"Well gee don't look so happy" said Ranma his ego a little bruised. Then he smiled besides himself.

"You know Ukyo any guy would be lucky to have you." He said softly. "You won't have any problem finding a guy, especially with that new look. I might have to kick some stalker ass, as your best friend". Ranma said while pumping a fists into his hand. Ukyo laughed. "Ranma i think I can protect myself." Ranma stood up and offered his hand to his newly re-acquainted friend. They both joined the others.

"Well daddy. There was not an actual end to this battle." Everyone sweat dropped at this.

Ukyo and Ranma now stood in front of their' fathers.

"Ranma you fought a good fight against my daughter. And Ukyo I just want you to know I'm proud of you. And like I said before, you don't have to marry Ranma if you win lose or in this case...uh..not finish the battle. Ukyo, Ranma this engagement is officially broken."

Mr. Kuonji proceeded to rip the agreement contract in two. Ukyo jumped at her dad and gave him a deep hug. Everyone clapped and Ranma proceeded to bow in front of Mr. Kuonji and then Ukyo to him and vise versa.

"Wow its officially over" said Akane she couldn't believe what happened and she couldn't stop smiling. Now it was just her and Shampoo vying for Ranama's affection, Kodachi didn't really count after all.

"You must be very happy little sister." said Nabiki while smirking at Akane.

"I uh- don't know what you mean" said Akane but she couldn't hide the smile any longer.

Ryoga stared on at Akane. She seemed very happy Ukyo and Ranma were no longer engaged. It was obvious she preferred Ranma over him. Why was it so hard for him to accept it. He then looked at Ukyo. She was genuinely happy to be free of Ranma. He then looked at Akane who went to stand near Ranma.

Cough, cough Kasumi coughed to get everyone's attention. "Food will be ready in a few minutes if anybody wants to stay behind and clean up this mess. Everyone doubled over."

"Yes Kasumi" said everyone

As everyone talked Ryoga made his way towards Ukyo who was now talking to Shampoo. "Hey Ukyo"

"Oh Hi Ryoga"

"That was some battle. Congratulations Ukyo on your broken engagement. Wait does that sound weird? I'm sorry-"

"Ryoga its ok, I'm ok I'm happy"

"What will you do now?"

"I'm going to travel for a while. Travel back home and see people I haven't seen in ages and then who knows. Now that I'm not bound to Ranma I want to see the world. Maybe you can take me on one of your adventurous Ryoga" Ukyo winked at him playfully.

Ryoga blushed profusely at the beautiful women in front of him. He had no idea why he has been reacting that way in front of her lately. To make it worse she had no idea she had that effect on him.

"Yeah, anyways Ukyo I just wanted to say goodbye it's time for me to head out." Said Ryoga seriously.

"All-ready? you are not staying for dinner?"

"I -" he looked at Akane and Ukyo traced his gaze.

"It's about Akane?"

"Yeah I have some thinking to do. Figure out what I'm going to do. And seeing what you did today, Ukyo made me think a lot about me and Akane and I'm not even officially engaged you know. ... I need to get away from here and be by myself"

Ukyo nodded her head. "Ryoga I understand. And if you ever need a friend you can always try and come find me...its not good to always be alone." Ukyo smiled at him.

"Find you will be the operative words here" he laughed nervously. Ukyo sweat dropped.

"Right, Ryoga do you have a cell phone right?"

"I do"

"Let me see it" she said. He gave her his cell phone and she proceeded to add her phone number.

"There sugar! I added my phone number. Now you can call me at anytime"

"W-w-why thank you Ukyo" Ryoga stammered.

"Anytime Ryoga. And Ryoga before you go just remember a broken relationship is not always a bad thing. It can also be the start of something new."

Ryoga nodded as she smiled at him sweetly.

"Thank you Ukyo."

"Bye Ryoga"

The End

The end is officially here I hoped you enjoyed it. Until next time Happy reading!