Nimble Wish
Chapter 4: Runaway
It's a cool clear night with the moon shining brightly down on Ezru's Capital City.
"It's quite tonight." Stated a blond youth dressed in a blue shirt with white trimmings and black pants along with a heavy navy blue coat. The silver crest with crossing swords on his coat indicating a guard of the Tendo estate, under the training of Lord Soun Tendo. His companion beside him, dressed as he is, nodded in agreement. It's not the quietness that bothered them; it's the eeriness that accompanied the silence that does. They talked about mundane things as they always had as they patrolled the area behind the Tendo estate, where the stables and fields are.
"Lady Akane doesn't seem too happy this evening." Said the blonde youth. Like most young men around here, they're both terribly in love with the Lord's daughters.
"It was her birthday too." Added the other. "Shouldn't she be happy?"
"Maybe she's nervous," said the first as they walked around the clearly deserted fields. In a few hours she would be the Princess of Ezru, married to his highness, Prince Shinji.
"She had seemed rather jumpy all day," reasoned the blonde youth. He sighed. She seemed almost sad. With all the gifts she received, one would think that she would be delighted.
"Maybe she's not feeling well." Both men nodded at that conclusion.
Still, that evening, as many had noticed, Lady Akane was without her usually happy aura.
Finding nothing out of the usual, they turned to leave.
However highly lit the courtyard is under the moon, both guardsmen did not see the figure making a speedy dash across the field, cloak flapping almost soundless behind it. The figure slipped quietly into the stables, being careful not to wake the 40 or so sleeping horses. A few horses woke to the intruder's entrance anyways and poke their heads out of their stalls in curiosity. A quick whiff of the stranger as she pass assured them that they had nothing to worry about and that they should go back to sleep. One horse, as defiant as her mistress, stalks impatiently in its stall somehow knowing that she would be going for a ride tonight.
"Shhhh...Toshi, it's me." Akane whispered, rubbing the horse's neck lightly. She removed her cloak and blew lightly into the white mare's nose. The said horse only huff and stilled long enough for her mistress to saddle her. Akane quickly secure her bag then jumped on the horse effortlessly. After making sure that her features are completely hidden under her black coat, she led Toshi out of the stables.
There was no choice; she had to make a run for it. It was part of the plan anyways. Rider and horse rode down the long trail to the front gates, not caring that they would be noticed by the on-duty guards. The grass fields on either side of them whizzed by faster as they picked up speed. The sentries at the gate saw them and called the alarm. In no time, guards and soldiers gathered at the front gates ready to stop the trespasser.
"Forgive me." She whispered as she hoop off to one side of Toshi, still hanging on with one foot and a good hand on the harness. They're only halfway to the gates and already at least half a dozen guards were in her way. She gave a powerful kick to two men as they attempt to slow down her horse then hopped onto Toshi's other side to deliver a hard blow to the shoulder to another guard.
Toshi didn't slowed but continue to go full throttle, ignore the shifting weight on her. Her mistress had done this before; she's trained so she's used to her mistress' stunts. A whispered "go" from her mistress urged her faster. A little more and they'll make it through the gates. Her mistress better give her many lumps of sugar or at least apples for this.
Akane effortlessly got back on her mare. Leaning again over Toshi's side, she delivered one last blow to her adversary, who's foolish enough to stand in front of a charging horse. Horse and rider flashed by through the gates leaving behind a disarray of men. Smiling broadly to herself, she hoped that she hasn't hurt them badly. She affectionately rubbed Toshi's neck, silently thanking her for being such a good and well trained horse. Toshi only huff back and continue trotting forward.
Yes, a very BIG lump of sugar.
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Shinosuke woke up with a start, his senses on high alert. He unsheathed his dagger, concealed underneath his pillow, and surveyed his surroundings carefully. His ears picked up small almost inaudible squeaks. He pulled his covers off and quietly stalked into his main chambers, not caring to put on any clothes. He watched as a cloaked figure climbed through his window with slight difficulty. In a flash, he appeared behind the intruder, the blade of his dagger pressing to smooth skin. The intruder froze. Then, much to Shinosuke's pleasant surprised; his dagger was knocked out of harm's way as the intruder whirled to face him.
"Dammit Shinosuke! It's me!" Her tone was unmistakably peeved. It's her alright.
"Akane?" What is she doing here in the middle of the night? He let go of her, putting the dagger away. Realizing his state, he blushed and told her to stay while he put on some clothes.
He can hear her light laughter from his bedroom. He emerged a minute later wearing only dark pants and no shirt. The room was bright now; Akane must have lit the candles. Her back was to him and she still wore her cloak.
"Akane, take off that blasted cloak. It's already warm enough in here." He said as he sat down and poured himself some tea. He could hear her sigh as she slowly pulled the hood off her head.
The cup didn't make it to his lips. His eyes widen and his jaw dropped.
Akane blushed under his stare. Her hands came up to nervously finger her dark locks. Looking at his eyes directly, she frowned.
"Will you stop starring Shinosuke!"
He broke out of his moment of shock but his eyes never left her. She noticed his state of half undress and blushed even deeper. A smile tugged on his lips as he studied her frame. As usually, she's dressed in men's garments. She's free of any makeup and jewelry with the exception of the broken jewel piece around her neck. Coupled with the hair, she really does look like a boy.
Shinosuke grin. A very pretty boy.
"Your hair-"
"I only cut it, you baka, not shave it off so stop starring!" she snapped. That earned an animated laugh out of him. Sadly, she had cropped her beautiful long locks short, just above the shoulder as it seems. She tied her cropped hair together loosely at the base of her neck with a leather band. A few stray bangs that she had cut made her looked even more boyish. Despite her shoulder length hair, she looked absolutely adorable. No matter how much she changes her looks, she would still look feminine. He guessed that's why she's so popular with the girls here. She makes quite a bishonen.
He gave her new look a last look over before going back to his neglected drink. He offered her some but she promptly refuses and sat down across from him. Before she has a chance to say anything, he bluntly asked, "Aren't you supposed to get married in a few hours?"
She glared darkly at him. "Do I look like I'm getting married in a few hours?"
Shinosuke ignored her glares. "No. No, you don't." He took a sip of his drink before he turn matters in more of a serious manner. "You know they'll be after you."
'He's right...' Akane thought. Prince Shinji may not mind as much, he's of kind nature. His father and his uncle, however, won't let it slide easily, especially when their motives with her would have to be put on hold. "Do you know that Naraku Tagata is Shinji's uncle?"
He nodded. Somewhere in his mind, he noticed that she had called the prince's name without any formal titles.
"Do you know what they're planning to do with me?"
At this, he shook his head. He has some idea but he rather let her tell him instead. She relayed to him what she heard at the palace a week ago between Naraku and King Hisashi. It was just as he expected but it didn't fill in any holes. He needs more information. Maybe he should send someone to steal the scrolls from the Sacred Temples-
"Shinosuke, I want to go to the Scared Temples to see the scrolls of the Shikon no Tama for myself." She said at last. She paused, thinking Shinosuke would protest. "I want to know what he's planning and it seem to all stem from this Shikon no Tama jewel." Naraku had said that she's the key in finding the Shikon jewel then she must have some important role with it. She decided that she must find out why Naraku needed her to find the remaining jewel shards. The best place to start is to learn about Shikon no Tama's origin.
"Akane..." It's too late. When you see that determined gleam in her golden eyes then it's too late to change her mind. "Are you absolutely sure you want to go there? It's a week's trek, even on the fastest horse."
She nodded, more determined now. She'll get to travel and she'll get to go on the adventures she always dreamed about.
He let out a sigh. He doesn't want her to go mainly because he can't go with her; that he's worrying about letting her go there on her own. His responsibilities at the Capital are important so he couldn't just dump them to go with her. Maybe he could catch up with her in a few days or so. "Very well, I'll help you in anyway I can. I just wish you wouldn't go alone."
She smiled brightly. So Shinosuke couldn't go with her but it's not like she's never been out the city before. She needed no protection. She stood and followed Shinosuke to a table where, conveniently, maps are spread out.
He pointed at a road out from Ezru Capital's Northern Gates then dragged his fingers to the bold line that is supposed to be the Northern Road. "The best and safest-" he emphasize 'safest' for her sake, making sure she's listening well."-road to take is the Northern Road. As you can see, it goes all the way up to the Matsu Mountains where the Temples are so stick to that road and don't make any wrong turns. There are at least a dozen forks and bends on the North Road, make sure you check a map to go the right way. It's a popular road so there are many shops and rest stops.."
*/*
By morning, news of Lady Akane's disappearance had reached Court. The wedding ceremonies, of course, were delayed due to the bride being missing and all. All her things were left behind, so they concluded that Lady Akane had been kidnapped and that her kidnapper was the person that had knocked out the guards at the Tendo estate the same night.
Upon hearing of Lady Akane's kidnapping Prince Shinji was ready to leave and go save his fiancée. King Hisashi managed to persuade his son otherwise and instead ordered a small unit of soldiers to assist Lord Tendo's men. The only thing Prince Shinji can do at the moment is to wait.
*/*
"I don't think we should have let her go on her own like that." Utter a worried Kasumi in the privacy of her own chambers. Her sister, who is at the moment looking out the window, only stayed silent.
After Akane left, there was quite a lot of commotion; mainly because she punched out four guards at the front gates. An hour later, Akane's personal maid came running to Lord Tendo to inform him of Akane's disappearance. Her room was looked over, looking for any indication that she might just have run off in the middle of the night but only to find that all her belongings, from her dresses to her nightly clothes, still there.
Nabiki planned all that. They decided that since Akane usually go into the city dressed as a boy anyways, no one would recognize her. Cutting her hair was Kasumi's doing and Nabiki's suggestion. Everyone that is searching for her would be looking for a young lady with waist long midnight hair, not a young man with short hair. The kidnapping scheme was just to throw any pursuers off her track and to keep their father from getting in trouble with royalty.
"Becoming friends with the more 'interesting' people of the city can give a person quite a different perspective of things" as Akane explained to them once. She would be fine on her own, considering all that she had learned from Shinosuke and the other men at the tavern.
Yet, they can't help but feel worried for their sister's well being. Perhaps she should send someone with her.
*/*
"Nope, never seen the guy."
"Ya sure?" The other man nodded. "Thank you then."
He hand the man over the counter the two copper coins for his drink and a few more as a tip and left the small bar to walk along the almost deserted streets.
'Perhaps he's not in the Capital after all.'
It's getting late so the streets are almost empty, give or take a few people. He hadn't been in Ezru Capital since he was 10 years old, visiting one of the Lords here with his father. At the time, he had never stopped by this part of the city, having gone straight to the palace upon arrival at the city. In truth, he hasn't missed those times. He enjoyed the life he's having now though he has to get through the revenge part and finding his dumb old dad as well.
If he had been a second slower, he would have a flatten nose. His hands quickly flew up in time to block the opening door from slamming into his face at full force. He could see the sign in front of him, marked "Knos, the Blacksmith."
"I'm so sorry!" cried the amber-eyed boy that had opened the door.
"Watch it!" he said grumpily as he tossed his pigtailed over his shoulder. He moved away from the door to glare at the blue-haired boy menacingly. Through the dim light, the boy looked like a noble but his plain attire might suggest otherwise. Plain shirt and pants cover the small frame of the boy but his sword and dagger in his hands are the best-handcrafted weapons any rich noble can find. 'Probably from this blacksmith here.'
"Look, I said I'm sorry!" replied the boy in a fury, his amber eyes gleaming with banked anger. The boy stepped forward in a challenge. He was ready to accept that challenge when a taller man appear from the shop and pull the boy away.
"Akane, now is not the time." whispered the taller man in the boy's ear. With a dignified huff, the boy stormed away. Strangely enough, that had reminded him of a girl he once met when he was last here.
The taller man slipped by him with no more then a curious glance.
What a coincidence..Ranma hadn't seen him for years and out of the places to meet again, it just happens to be at Ezru Capital City.
He watched them for a bit before turning a corner into a darkened alleyway.
"What do you want?" He snarled at the cloaked figure that's blocking his way. He's really not in a happy mood at the moment.
"Nothing much. I just want to tell you something you would like to hear." He was sure the voice is a female's even though he couldn't see her face. He felt no ki aura around her so that just means she's no treat.
"I don't care and this is a waste of my time." He said flatly as he stormed pass the woman. His stride came to a complete stop at her next words, eyes widening in surprise and shock.
"It's been 12 years hasn't it...Prince Ranma?"
It's been twelve years since anyone had called him by that title.
[a/n: I got a little bit of writer's block hea. I'm not sure how to introduce our beloved Ranma into the story so I just settle with that. Hope it's still ok.
Hey, guess what? I went with the short hair......^-^
As usually, if ya like this chapter, plz don't hesitate to press that button down there and write me a review. I won't even mind if ya criticize my oh-so-great grammar (not spelling) or even say the story (not summary) sucks. I need to know if there's something bad about the story.
Ciao for now! - Miaishme
Disclaimer (Can't forget this, don't wanna get sue do I?): Don't own the characters of the Ranma ½ universe
Chapter 4: Runaway
It's a cool clear night with the moon shining brightly down on Ezru's Capital City.
"It's quite tonight." Stated a blond youth dressed in a blue shirt with white trimmings and black pants along with a heavy navy blue coat. The silver crest with crossing swords on his coat indicating a guard of the Tendo estate, under the training of Lord Soun Tendo. His companion beside him, dressed as he is, nodded in agreement. It's not the quietness that bothered them; it's the eeriness that accompanied the silence that does. They talked about mundane things as they always had as they patrolled the area behind the Tendo estate, where the stables and fields are.
"Lady Akane doesn't seem too happy this evening." Said the blonde youth. Like most young men around here, they're both terribly in love with the Lord's daughters.
"It was her birthday too." Added the other. "Shouldn't she be happy?"
"Maybe she's nervous," said the first as they walked around the clearly deserted fields. In a few hours she would be the Princess of Ezru, married to his highness, Prince Shinji.
"She had seemed rather jumpy all day," reasoned the blonde youth. He sighed. She seemed almost sad. With all the gifts she received, one would think that she would be delighted.
"Maybe she's not feeling well." Both men nodded at that conclusion.
Still, that evening, as many had noticed, Lady Akane was without her usually happy aura.
Finding nothing out of the usual, they turned to leave.
However highly lit the courtyard is under the moon, both guardsmen did not see the figure making a speedy dash across the field, cloak flapping almost soundless behind it. The figure slipped quietly into the stables, being careful not to wake the 40 or so sleeping horses. A few horses woke to the intruder's entrance anyways and poke their heads out of their stalls in curiosity. A quick whiff of the stranger as she pass assured them that they had nothing to worry about and that they should go back to sleep. One horse, as defiant as her mistress, stalks impatiently in its stall somehow knowing that she would be going for a ride tonight.
"Shhhh...Toshi, it's me." Akane whispered, rubbing the horse's neck lightly. She removed her cloak and blew lightly into the white mare's nose. The said horse only huff and stilled long enough for her mistress to saddle her. Akane quickly secure her bag then jumped on the horse effortlessly. After making sure that her features are completely hidden under her black coat, she led Toshi out of the stables.
There was no choice; she had to make a run for it. It was part of the plan anyways. Rider and horse rode down the long trail to the front gates, not caring that they would be noticed by the on-duty guards. The grass fields on either side of them whizzed by faster as they picked up speed. The sentries at the gate saw them and called the alarm. In no time, guards and soldiers gathered at the front gates ready to stop the trespasser.
"Forgive me." She whispered as she hoop off to one side of Toshi, still hanging on with one foot and a good hand on the harness. They're only halfway to the gates and already at least half a dozen guards were in her way. She gave a powerful kick to two men as they attempt to slow down her horse then hopped onto Toshi's other side to deliver a hard blow to the shoulder to another guard.
Toshi didn't slowed but continue to go full throttle, ignore the shifting weight on her. Her mistress had done this before; she's trained so she's used to her mistress' stunts. A whispered "go" from her mistress urged her faster. A little more and they'll make it through the gates. Her mistress better give her many lumps of sugar or at least apples for this.
Akane effortlessly got back on her mare. Leaning again over Toshi's side, she delivered one last blow to her adversary, who's foolish enough to stand in front of a charging horse. Horse and rider flashed by through the gates leaving behind a disarray of men. Smiling broadly to herself, she hoped that she hasn't hurt them badly. She affectionately rubbed Toshi's neck, silently thanking her for being such a good and well trained horse. Toshi only huff back and continue trotting forward.
Yes, a very BIG lump of sugar.
*/*
Shinosuke woke up with a start, his senses on high alert. He unsheathed his dagger, concealed underneath his pillow, and surveyed his surroundings carefully. His ears picked up small almost inaudible squeaks. He pulled his covers off and quietly stalked into his main chambers, not caring to put on any clothes. He watched as a cloaked figure climbed through his window with slight difficulty. In a flash, he appeared behind the intruder, the blade of his dagger pressing to smooth skin. The intruder froze. Then, much to Shinosuke's pleasant surprised; his dagger was knocked out of harm's way as the intruder whirled to face him.
"Dammit Shinosuke! It's me!" Her tone was unmistakably peeved. It's her alright.
"Akane?" What is she doing here in the middle of the night? He let go of her, putting the dagger away. Realizing his state, he blushed and told her to stay while he put on some clothes.
He can hear her light laughter from his bedroom. He emerged a minute later wearing only dark pants and no shirt. The room was bright now; Akane must have lit the candles. Her back was to him and she still wore her cloak.
"Akane, take off that blasted cloak. It's already warm enough in here." He said as he sat down and poured himself some tea. He could hear her sigh as she slowly pulled the hood off her head.
The cup didn't make it to his lips. His eyes widen and his jaw dropped.
Akane blushed under his stare. Her hands came up to nervously finger her dark locks. Looking at his eyes directly, she frowned.
"Will you stop starring Shinosuke!"
He broke out of his moment of shock but his eyes never left her. She noticed his state of half undress and blushed even deeper. A smile tugged on his lips as he studied her frame. As usually, she's dressed in men's garments. She's free of any makeup and jewelry with the exception of the broken jewel piece around her neck. Coupled with the hair, she really does look like a boy.
Shinosuke grin. A very pretty boy.
"Your hair-"
"I only cut it, you baka, not shave it off so stop starring!" she snapped. That earned an animated laugh out of him. Sadly, she had cropped her beautiful long locks short, just above the shoulder as it seems. She tied her cropped hair together loosely at the base of her neck with a leather band. A few stray bangs that she had cut made her looked even more boyish. Despite her shoulder length hair, she looked absolutely adorable. No matter how much she changes her looks, she would still look feminine. He guessed that's why she's so popular with the girls here. She makes quite a bishonen.
He gave her new look a last look over before going back to his neglected drink. He offered her some but she promptly refuses and sat down across from him. Before she has a chance to say anything, he bluntly asked, "Aren't you supposed to get married in a few hours?"
She glared darkly at him. "Do I look like I'm getting married in a few hours?"
Shinosuke ignored her glares. "No. No, you don't." He took a sip of his drink before he turn matters in more of a serious manner. "You know they'll be after you."
'He's right...' Akane thought. Prince Shinji may not mind as much, he's of kind nature. His father and his uncle, however, won't let it slide easily, especially when their motives with her would have to be put on hold. "Do you know that Naraku Tagata is Shinji's uncle?"
He nodded. Somewhere in his mind, he noticed that she had called the prince's name without any formal titles.
"Do you know what they're planning to do with me?"
At this, he shook his head. He has some idea but he rather let her tell him instead. She relayed to him what she heard at the palace a week ago between Naraku and King Hisashi. It was just as he expected but it didn't fill in any holes. He needs more information. Maybe he should send someone to steal the scrolls from the Sacred Temples-
"Shinosuke, I want to go to the Scared Temples to see the scrolls of the Shikon no Tama for myself." She said at last. She paused, thinking Shinosuke would protest. "I want to know what he's planning and it seem to all stem from this Shikon no Tama jewel." Naraku had said that she's the key in finding the Shikon jewel then she must have some important role with it. She decided that she must find out why Naraku needed her to find the remaining jewel shards. The best place to start is to learn about Shikon no Tama's origin.
"Akane..." It's too late. When you see that determined gleam in her golden eyes then it's too late to change her mind. "Are you absolutely sure you want to go there? It's a week's trek, even on the fastest horse."
She nodded, more determined now. She'll get to travel and she'll get to go on the adventures she always dreamed about.
He let out a sigh. He doesn't want her to go mainly because he can't go with her; that he's worrying about letting her go there on her own. His responsibilities at the Capital are important so he couldn't just dump them to go with her. Maybe he could catch up with her in a few days or so. "Very well, I'll help you in anyway I can. I just wish you wouldn't go alone."
She smiled brightly. So Shinosuke couldn't go with her but it's not like she's never been out the city before. She needed no protection. She stood and followed Shinosuke to a table where, conveniently, maps are spread out.
He pointed at a road out from Ezru Capital's Northern Gates then dragged his fingers to the bold line that is supposed to be the Northern Road. "The best and safest-" he emphasize 'safest' for her sake, making sure she's listening well."-road to take is the Northern Road. As you can see, it goes all the way up to the Matsu Mountains where the Temples are so stick to that road and don't make any wrong turns. There are at least a dozen forks and bends on the North Road, make sure you check a map to go the right way. It's a popular road so there are many shops and rest stops.."
*/*
By morning, news of Lady Akane's disappearance had reached Court. The wedding ceremonies, of course, were delayed due to the bride being missing and all. All her things were left behind, so they concluded that Lady Akane had been kidnapped and that her kidnapper was the person that had knocked out the guards at the Tendo estate the same night.
Upon hearing of Lady Akane's kidnapping Prince Shinji was ready to leave and go save his fiancée. King Hisashi managed to persuade his son otherwise and instead ordered a small unit of soldiers to assist Lord Tendo's men. The only thing Prince Shinji can do at the moment is to wait.
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"I don't think we should have let her go on her own like that." Utter a worried Kasumi in the privacy of her own chambers. Her sister, who is at the moment looking out the window, only stayed silent.
After Akane left, there was quite a lot of commotion; mainly because she punched out four guards at the front gates. An hour later, Akane's personal maid came running to Lord Tendo to inform him of Akane's disappearance. Her room was looked over, looking for any indication that she might just have run off in the middle of the night but only to find that all her belongings, from her dresses to her nightly clothes, still there.
Nabiki planned all that. They decided that since Akane usually go into the city dressed as a boy anyways, no one would recognize her. Cutting her hair was Kasumi's doing and Nabiki's suggestion. Everyone that is searching for her would be looking for a young lady with waist long midnight hair, not a young man with short hair. The kidnapping scheme was just to throw any pursuers off her track and to keep their father from getting in trouble with royalty.
"Becoming friends with the more 'interesting' people of the city can give a person quite a different perspective of things" as Akane explained to them once. She would be fine on her own, considering all that she had learned from Shinosuke and the other men at the tavern.
Yet, they can't help but feel worried for their sister's well being. Perhaps she should send someone with her.
*/*
"Nope, never seen the guy."
"Ya sure?" The other man nodded. "Thank you then."
He hand the man over the counter the two copper coins for his drink and a few more as a tip and left the small bar to walk along the almost deserted streets.
'Perhaps he's not in the Capital after all.'
It's getting late so the streets are almost empty, give or take a few people. He hadn't been in Ezru Capital since he was 10 years old, visiting one of the Lords here with his father. At the time, he had never stopped by this part of the city, having gone straight to the palace upon arrival at the city. In truth, he hasn't missed those times. He enjoyed the life he's having now though he has to get through the revenge part and finding his dumb old dad as well.
If he had been a second slower, he would have a flatten nose. His hands quickly flew up in time to block the opening door from slamming into his face at full force. He could see the sign in front of him, marked "Knos, the Blacksmith."
"I'm so sorry!" cried the amber-eyed boy that had opened the door.
"Watch it!" he said grumpily as he tossed his pigtailed over his shoulder. He moved away from the door to glare at the blue-haired boy menacingly. Through the dim light, the boy looked like a noble but his plain attire might suggest otherwise. Plain shirt and pants cover the small frame of the boy but his sword and dagger in his hands are the best-handcrafted weapons any rich noble can find. 'Probably from this blacksmith here.'
"Look, I said I'm sorry!" replied the boy in a fury, his amber eyes gleaming with banked anger. The boy stepped forward in a challenge. He was ready to accept that challenge when a taller man appear from the shop and pull the boy away.
"Akane, now is not the time." whispered the taller man in the boy's ear. With a dignified huff, the boy stormed away. Strangely enough, that had reminded him of a girl he once met when he was last here.
The taller man slipped by him with no more then a curious glance.
What a coincidence..Ranma hadn't seen him for years and out of the places to meet again, it just happens to be at Ezru Capital City.
He watched them for a bit before turning a corner into a darkened alleyway.
"What do you want?" He snarled at the cloaked figure that's blocking his way. He's really not in a happy mood at the moment.
"Nothing much. I just want to tell you something you would like to hear." He was sure the voice is a female's even though he couldn't see her face. He felt no ki aura around her so that just means she's no treat.
"I don't care and this is a waste of my time." He said flatly as he stormed pass the woman. His stride came to a complete stop at her next words, eyes widening in surprise and shock.
"It's been 12 years hasn't it...Prince Ranma?"
It's been twelve years since anyone had called him by that title.
[a/n: I got a little bit of writer's block hea. I'm not sure how to introduce our beloved Ranma into the story so I just settle with that. Hope it's still ok.
Hey, guess what? I went with the short hair......^-^
As usually, if ya like this chapter, plz don't hesitate to press that button down there and write me a review. I won't even mind if ya criticize my oh-so-great grammar (not spelling) or even say the story (not summary) sucks. I need to know if there's something bad about the story.
Ciao for now! - Miaishme
Disclaimer (Can't forget this, don't wanna get sue do I?): Don't own the characters of the Ranma ½ universe