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an; sorry for the delay; spent way too long in the hospital.

12321 one week after the challenge,

"For the crimes against me, Tendo Nabiki will pay."

Those words rang in her head every night before bed, her first thought when she awoke.

It had been over a week sense Ranma had spoken those words. Not in fury, not in anger, but in the cool tones she, Nabiki, used to broker deals after school

"For the crimes against me, Tendo Nabiki will pay. Her schemes have bought and paid for the Chaos in my life. She will learn what it means to be the focus of that Chaos. Where she once was an observer, making a few yen off my troubles, she will now be my first line of defense."

His words had both warmed her, and chilled her the core...

121 - the parlor - flashback

"That is a new way to woo your intended."

Ranma-chan smirked, "Nabiki is beyond standard wooing, Mother. I have to combine it as more of a business opportunity with a romantic date. Other then ripping our clothes off and screwing her into submission right here, I am out of options at this time. She always looks at the bottom line, where I am more of a reflex reaction thinker."

Looking at the now glazed eyes of Nabiki, Nodoka sighed. "I see. And while Nabiki seems to like that option, It would be improper in your present form, and even worse if you were change first." She giggled as the Two guys behind the counter hit the floor, "Hurry up and finish your yummy, we still need to talk about the rest of the girls you are bound to."

"From my Point of view; Akane is lost, Kasumi is entangled with someone else, and Shampoo I intend to claim as my mistress by Japanese custom. She can claim me as Husband by village law, but I will not be returning to China as such. Kodatchi is a whack job, period. I am hoping that you will adopt Ukyo as my sister, our relationship can follow from there, but only if she understands what is at stake." Ranma shook her head.

"I am thinking of losing the Saotome Name, and as is Custom of my School, Even Ranma will be lost, as I will no longer be a wild horse but rather the Fire of Duty. Burning away all but what I must do."

"And what of Anything Goes?" Nabiki asked quietly.

"Nothing. For three years the Saotome Ryu will lie quite while Tendos train to reclaim the Dojo. Even Ranma will be unheard of for that time. I will be learning the Art of Money from Nabiki, the Art of the House from Kasumi, and hopefully the Art of the sword from you, Mother."

"Okay" they spoke as one.

"Any and all others promised by Genma, are lost until Genma can reclaim his title as Master of the Saotome Ryu. I ask that he be denied all rights until he shows he can be worth something to the Clan."

"Possible. I have the grounds to remove him from my life." She locked gazes with Ranma. "He is a Saotome by birth, but from a 'lower' arm of the Clan. He was an eighth cousin. His Line was all but lost. It was an arranged marriage. Sense our Union, he has done little but drink sake, gamble, and trash our good name. Father had asked me to claim him Unfit. With the Passing of my father, I was named Head of our small Clan. It Falls to me to see that steps are taken to improve our numbers by any means possible."

"And my Plans?" Ranma was unsure, but something was happening here.

"A blessing to both my needs and dreams. I am uncertain of how you will claim Nabiki, but you do have a challenge on your hands. Shampoo, as I understand things, will be happy to share your bed, but I worry about her being no more then your mistress." Nodoka licked her lips, "Ukyo as my Daughter, as a Saotome mother to be, will be the First step in our new plans for the Clan. The others can be weighed later, as they come into our lives."

"Mother Saotome, Will you meet me at the Record hall in the morning? We need to go over some paper work to began our new Empire." Nabiki spoke calmly. "There are a few legal issues we will need to wade through. Then there is the Honor rights, as Genma has slashed and trashed the honor of no less then five young women, not including us Daughters Tendo. This could be the beginning of Genma's punishment."

Three grinning females, grins promising pain untold, welcomed the Parlor males in their return to the waking world.

One Ran, the other wet himself and then feinted, praying for a quick death.

12321- the next day.

For once, Nabiki was awake before anyone but Kasumi.

"ANGG." which is early morning Nabiki for; 'Morning Onechan, Any coffee?"

"Morning Nabiki." Kasumi answered, " Not yet, but there is a cola in the fridge if you want."

"nnnn" which translates as 'yes please'

After sipping her soda and two cups of coffee, Nabiki was fully awake. "Kasumi, What are your plans for Dr Tofu?"

"What a funny thing to ask." replied a blushing Kasumi.

"Sis, I know for a fact that you have 'liked' him since you entered high school. I know for a fact that he has been interested in you since you finished high school, I also know that his crazinessishis way of dealing with the age difference between you two and will not stop unless you take steps. " Nabiki sipped her coffee. "I need you to start moving to claim him as soon as possible. Father and Uncle are starting to become desperate to close this union between our two families. Ranma has expressed a concern about his feeling about Akane, as has declared to me and Auntie that Akane is no longer a match for him. Making your claim on the good doctor might slow Father down a bit. We could use your help."

Kasumi looked into her tea for a few minutes, swallowed it quickly, then opened a small drawer, took out a small bottle of Vodka, and took a deep pull. "Okay, but should I need help, I get it free."

"Done"

"Up and at'em Boy!" Genma was awake and soon so would be Ranma

"That would be my clue to get out of here. pressing business."

12321

Nabiki arrived at the same time as Nodoka. "Good Morning Auntie."

"Hey Nabiki. What shall we do first?"

"Genma. He is the biggest issue out of the gate. He is the loadstone around Ranma's neck. It is through him that Ranma is as messed up as he is."

"Genma it is. I shall be rid off that fat ass finally."

12321

Kasumi, dressed in a kimono, left after breakfast was served. As she arrived at the clinic, she turned the sign. the doctor would not be seeing anyone else once she was finished, one way or another.

As she entered the clinic, she saw three elders. "Good morning."

"Ah, Kasumi. Have you decided about the Doctor?"

"Yes. In fact I was hoping to finish my plans today, if no one has really pressing business with the good Doctor. "

The Elders grinned as they moved out, "Have fun deary."

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