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Secrets revealed Ch 21

"Talking"

Shouting

'Thinking'

'Talking as animal'

*Sound Affects*

{Written Words}

For the next few days Akane didn't speak much with anybody.

"Ranma did you do something to make her mad?"

"Not that I'm aware of."

"Then why don't you go and find out." A demon headed Soun yelled at the now screaming Ranma.

"Aaahhh. I'm going. I'm going." Ranma yelled as he ran out of the dojo. 'Sheesh. What could she be thinking about that would take this long to come to a decision?' Ranma thought as he walked onto the street crashing into Akane.

"What just hit me?" Akane asked as she rubbed her head. "Oh hey Ranma."

"Hey Akane your dad wants to know just what has been going on with you the last few days." Ranma told her as he helped Akane to her feet.

*Splash * "Might you two love birds finally be getting along? Oh my." Nabiki said looking shocked

"What are you gawking at Nabiki?" After realizing just what she was touching or rather not touching Ranma-chan actually took the time to really look at Akane.

"Well you see Ranma." Akane started in a clearly male voice.

Looking up he saw Ranma-chan and Nabiki staring.

"Ranma surprised Akane decided to curse herself?" Shampoo asked from her place on the wall.

OOooOO

"Well Akane what brought this on?" Soun asked his daughter turned part-time son.

"Just something Kagome told me."

Hearing crying everyone turned to look at Soun Tendo.

"Thank you Akane. You gave me the fulfillment of my dream of having a son and not just son-in-laws." Soun said as he was wiping tears off his face.

"What are you saying Tendo my Ranma isn't good enough for you?"

"Now Saotome please try to understand I wasn't trying to bad mouth you or Ranma." Soun said putting his hands up in surrender.

"Like I believe that for a minute." Genma returned clearly unconvinced.

"What will it take to convince you old friend." Soun said in Genma's face his speaking a challenge

"I don't know old friend." Genma said matching Soun's gaze.

"Now boys please stop. No harm has been done so no need to get all worked up." Nodoka said acting as the peacemaker.

Suddenly smiling Genma said "She's right Tendo no harm done."

"Yes Saotome no need for arguing amongst ourselves." Soun said returning the smile. Thus giving Genma the perfect opportunity to steal his friends pickles.

"Saotome eat your own food. What do you have to say for yourself?" As he finished his question a splash of water was heard. Opening his eyes Soun saw Genma the panda playing with a beach ball.

"Now really Saotome that was uncalled for."

"Rarrr. Rarr." Stopping for a second Genma held up a sign that read. {Whatever are you talking about Tendo?}

"You're unbelievable. You know that Saotome?"

"Rarr?" Genma asked not bothering to use a sign.

"Forget it your hopeless."

"Rarr." The panda said angrily before holding up a sign that read. {I take offense to that comment.}

"Forget it." Soun said as he started eating with uncharacteristic vigor.

"Rarr." Panda Genma said in agreement as he munched on bamboo.

Later that day at Ukyo's Ukyo was having another talk with Konatsu.

"It's been two years and you still try and be stingy on everything." Sighing she continued. "At least your wearing more gender appropriate clothing."

"But miss Ukyo I still find this outfit to be uncomfortable." Konatsu complained from where he was standing scratching the back of his neck. "And please tell me what did you do to your hair." Looking away blushing he said. "It looks good on you."

Hearing this Ukyo just froze dropping her spatulas as her face turned red.

"Are you okay Miss Ukyo? Your face is turning red." Konatsu asked her looking worried.

"No I'm fine. We have customers waiting so please pull yourself together."

Spinning toward the front door Konatsu said. "Welcome to Ucchan's Okonomiyaki." To the patrons that had just entered.

"Oniisaan nice to see you. It's been a few days." Ukyo said as she looked up and saw Ranma.

"Yo Ucchan. Got a surprise for you I can actually pay today."

"Now Ranchan how could I make my brother pay."

"I'm aware of that but it doesn't help your business any. I just wish to keep you in business."

"Don't worry to much. And here's your usual squid."

"Oh thank you. Mmmm you're still the best okonomiyaki chef in the world."

"You always say that." Ukyo said as she hit Ranma over the head with her spatula in embarrassment.

Groaning Ranma sat back up with the spatula still on his head.

"Are you alright Ranma?" Konatsu asked

"Leave me alone." Ranma said groaning again.

"Quit it Ranma if you don't want her hitting you then don't embarrass her." Akane said as she sat down. "I'd like a combination please."

"Coming right up."

"My aren't we rich?" Ranma asked.

"It's on you."

'How did I get suckered into that again?' Ranma asked himself falling to the counter. 'Oh well no harm in it I guess.' "Don't get to carried away Akane. You don't want to get sick.

"Drop it."

OOooOOooOOooOO

I'm going to end it right there.

I actually can't complain this time.

Then don't. Just go with the flow.

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