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Armed and Dangerously in Love
&&&&& Setting - one week, four days prior &&&&&
Ranma and Kasumi were sitting on a train heading for Tokyo, intent on spending the weekened away from the family, seeing as they left on bad terms. Ranma grumbled a bit before giving Kasumi a hesitant smile "S-So Kasumi,... what is it you wanted to look for before heading for the hotel?"
Giving Ranma a demure smile, and trying hard to fight down her blush, Kasumi shrugged "Truthfully, I don't know. I thought I would get your opinion on some,... clothing options" Kasumi gave a silent giggle as she thought -Ranma has no idea what's in store for tonight.- She blushed a bit more before smiling at his questioning look, before blinking a minute "Ranma,... is that your father in the other cart"
Without so much as looking, Ranma nodded his head and gave a dark look "Yeah,... He's been following us since we left yesterday. I think he is trying to make sure nothing 'improper' happens between us" Ranma gave a bark of laughter before sobering up a bit at Kasumi's blush "Ah,... well, unfortunately the whole gang is here. Shampoo is in her c-c-c-feline form hiding under the last chair, Cologne is hiding her Ki and using the salesman on the other side of the train as cover. Mousse is glaring at one of the poles, supposedly thinking it's me. Ukyou,... god Ukyou IS the salesman" Shaking his head with a bit of disgust, Ranma looked meaningfully at Kasumi "Kas,... do you think I could lose 'em?"
Giving it a small amount of thought, Kasumi smiled and nodded her head "Of course you could Ranma-kun,... in a short amount of time. But we're on a train, it's going to be hard to outrun them here"
Giving a comforting smile, Ranma placed his hand on the small of Kasumi's back and started to guide her slowly toward the next car, before whispering into her ear "Just follow my lead, once we're outside the car I will get us out of here, losing them in the process."
Blushing at the contact, and how his warm breath played across her ear, Kasumi nodded, not trusting her voice -Oh my! Ranma-kun's being extra attentive today,...- her eyes widened a bit as they reached the end and Ranma wrapped his arms around her waist, launching them into the air. She felt the air bursting around her, but she didn't feel cold in the least bit -Maybe it's because of Ranma's arms around her,... OH MY!- she felt Ranma's arms touching the base of her breasts, and blushed furiously, but not able to repremand him for it. So she rationalized -It's not like he's doing it on purpose- she gave a light frown at that.
After twenty minutes of roof hopping, and reaching the outskirts of Tokyo, Ranma set her down on the ground and took a deep breath "Whew, haven't jumped for that long in a while. How ya holdin up Kas?"
Breaking off of her stupor, Kasumi empowered him with a brilliant smile "I'm just fine Ran-kun,... just,... thinking"
Ranma saw her smile faulter for a second, and became worried "Y-Your not hurt are you? Was I too rough? Oh god Kas I'm so sorry!" He then started to beat his head chanting "Baka! Baka! Baka!"
Stopping his hand from hitting a fourth time, Kasumi gave him a lidded glare "Ranma, you aren't a Baka. You are a charming young man, and quite endearing too. But above that, you are my loving fiancee" Seeing Ranma flinch at the word, Kasumi became a bit heavy hearted "I'm sorry,... I didn't mean to,.. bring that up"
Ranma looked at her hurt look and frowned "It's not that Kas,... I just think back to all the other relationships I've had,... and wonder what I will do to screw this one up" Hanging his head, Ranma gave a hurt sigh "I don't want to you to end up hating me, I care about you too much"
Kasumi didn't know what to say to that. She knew that Ranma felt like he was walking on egg shells around her, but to this extent! -Ranma,... such a sweetheart,...- giving Ranma a reassuring smile, Kasumi wrapped her arm around forearm and held his arm between her breasts "Ran-kun,... you won't lose me. In fact, I first fell for the chauvenistic you, so if you change now, I don't know what I would do" Seeing Ranma's eyes widen a bit, Kasumi smiled warmly "Besides, I want the loveable Ran-kun who changes into a girl, and brings a smile to my lips. Not the Ranma who is prim and proper, I played that role too much to know what it does to a person."
Seeing Kasumi fall into her funk, Ranma removed his arm from her prison, ignoring her frown, and wrapped it around her waist "I guess your right Kas,... I'm thinking into this too much, aren't I?"
Feeling a warmth fill her body as Ranma's arm tickles her sides with every subtle movement, Kasumi giggles embarrassingly "That's right Ran-kun" She then leans against his shoulder, attempting to hide the blush that threatens to flood her cheeks, as they walk toward the shopping center of Tokyo -I can't wait to see Ran-kun's face when we get to my favorite shop. We'll see what he thinks of his innocent Kasumi then-
Ranma shudered a bit as though someone walked over his grave, before smiling down at Kasumi's own -What a beautiful day,... got a beautiful girl to my side, nobody around to ruin it, and the start of a relationship I wouldn't mind being in- Ranma gave a smug look of arrogance as a couple guys glared at him for having someone so beautiful.
But of course, Ranma had to jinx his luck, and was awarded with "So, you think you can trample on the honor of the Joketsu tribe, male?"
Both Ranma and Kasumi turned around, expecting to see either Shampoo or Cologne, but were shocked when they saw her "Who the hell are you?"
Stepping into the light, Ranma nearly gained a nose bleed as this woman was wearing a one piece green leotard, which was being stretched to the limit "My name is not important to those about to die" She reached into subspace and pulled out a bo staff, having it extend to three feet long "Prepare to die, Ranma Saotome, for dishonoring our tribe's laws."
Taking a step back, Ranma assumed a defensive stance, as he whispered to Kasumi "Kas,... get as far away from here as you can. I'm going to hold her off"
Frowning at the thought of leaving him, especially when someone is threatening his life, Kasumi shook her head "Ran-kun, I won't leave you."
Ranma turned and stared at Kasumi as though she lost her mind "Kas,... this is going to get serious, fast. I can sense her ki, and it's like a ocean. I don't even know if I will come out on top this time,... I know Ranma Saotome never loses but-"
Kasumi placed her finger against his lips and smiled at him "I believe in you Ranma,... I believe in you, and I trust you"
Ranma couldn't but feel estatic -She trusts me,... She really trusts me!- His eyes went wide as he wrapped his arm around Kasumi's waist and jumped to the side, just as a large broadsword split the air where they once stood. Tucking into a roll, Ranma took the brunt of the damage, while keeping Kasumi safe. Once he let go, Ranma stood up and glared at the offender "WATCH IT! YOU ALMOST HURT KASUMI!" Ranma didn't see Kasumi blush at his anger at her attempted murder of her body, but watch in rapture. Stepping toward the woman, Ranma growled and cracked his knuckles "Listen, I don't know what your problem is, or what stick got shoved up your ass at birth, but here in Japan we don't attack innocents!"
The woman gave a bark of laughter before growling "Obsticles are for killing,... or haven't you found that rule out yet? Either way, it's another rule you've trampled on" The woman then released her hold on her Ki, causing it to burst around her, creating a sickly black shroud to surround them all "Now to find out the ultimate asassination technique handed down through my tribe! DARK MIST!"
Ranma looked at the dark cloud with a snort, before all his senses dulled into nothing "W-What" Attempting to see through the mist, Ranma's eyes showed nothing but darkness. So instead he reached out and attempted to feel around, but yet felt no resistance -WHAT IS GOING ON HERE!-
The woman sneered at Ranma from inside the mist -Taste hell Saotome,... nobody can beat this technique. It makes all your senses null. You can't see, hear, feel or even think straight inside of this mist- She turned her eyes toward Kasumi, who stood there with a hopeful expression on her face -What is she so hopeful for?- turning her attention back toward Ranma, she gasped as he was looking a bit confused in her direction. Quickly shifting her weight and jumping to the left, she frowned when Ranma followed her movement -Who is this kid?-
Nodding a bit to himself, Ranma gave a half hearted smirk as he trained his 'eyes' on the woman -Huh,... this is really weird. I can't see, hear, or feel. But I can use my Ki to feel her out. It's quite draining, but I have to make sure she doesn't try to hurt Kasumi.- he shifted his weight a bit and avoided what he thought was a knife strike, and slammed his palm into her stomach, sending her flying through the air -This isn't too bad-.
Kasumi gained a full blown, but full of relief, smile as she watched Ranma easily handle the so called joketsu -Ran-kun can handle this girl,... I'm worried over nothing- she gained a confused expression as the woman moved behind Ranma, and he just stood there. It wasn't until she brought the sword back to strike did Kasumi realize -He can't sense her!- Without a second thought, Kasumi threw herself hurtling toward Ranma, as he stood silently in the mist "RANMA!!!"
To be Continued.
Well, we're coming up on the end,... have you figured out who dun it? The idea of the mist was stolen from Bleach, there was a Shinigami who could block all senses as his ban kai.
Marissa is doing well so far,... she had a relapse of depression, but I think we're gotten her over THAT one. I know she isn't fully healed yet, but every step helps.
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