Personal thanks:
Sacchi: Uh, what does kawaiirashi mean? And yes, I drugged Ranma. Hope you are happy. Is your hyperness the reason my DSL won't work... Hmmmmm.
Light02: What is 'pulling a Tenchi'? I know what it means when Viz 'pulls a Maison Ikkoku' but I don't read Tenchi. Heh heh. Blond bimbo with purple hair. I like that.
Kishi: Yes, had too. Must have suspense.
Kura-kun: I'd like to see you try to do evil things to my cats. Those things are vicious. Except lately they have been rather nice. I think they may be sick. I'm the only one who can do evil things to one, except I leave my big cat alone. You don't want 30 pounds of mad feline after you.
Butterfly: The restaurant has to close sometime.. Yes, I'm afraid the end is near. Only a couple more chapters left to go. Do not despair, I have been thinking of others to write. I wish my internet problems were over. Luckily I can access the internet from almost anywhere on my school property, or else I would never get this up.
Lil Washu: I know LOTS of people who debate on this at least once every two months. One of them even sent a letter to Viz and lots of other people started yelling at him. They don't think it will be put up because of all the nudity. Japanese don't think this is a big deal, but most parents in the U.S. do. So, I doubt that will happen, and by the time we even convince them it wont be a popular series anymore.
Silver Angel: They could talk about the weather, what happened and C-SPAN last night... but that isn't it!!
Ranchan: You aren't here today! Why not? Fine, well I'm not going to softball practice alone. Haha, you have to get braces! Here is the next chapter to make you feel better.
bittersweetKandy: That has to stink. Oh well, long reviews aren't necessary, but they are nice. At least you reviewed.
Inuyasha: I think you mean 'write' more soon. You are going to steal my ending? I'm supposed to be the klepto. You really are kind of freaking me out, you know.
Ranma+Akane4Ever: I LOVE Nabiki! She isn't heartless, she just hides her feelings and keeps them bottled up. She isn't mean, she really cares about her family! Cool, it is great that people think I'm talented. Thank you.
Japanese Goth: I hate virus's, luckily I haven't got any on my computer yet. My friend has had a couple though. Cologne is smart and can see what is in front of her face; Shampoo ignores it. Shampoo needs a HUGE reality check.
Edvardo: I like to let my readers know that I appreciate that they take the time to review, and hopefully I can answer any questions they might have without giving away what might happen in the story. I always write my chapters first, so it never interferes with the length of the chapter. I'm just too lazy to make chapters just for review replies. It would take to much room as well. Others like reading what I think about their reviews. If I put them at the bottom, then they may forget what they wrote, or what happened in the last chapter by the time they are finished reading. I hope this clears up why I do it, if you are even reading this.
BriGuy, the Writer: At least it wasn't a real gun. I have several reasons why I think that they would make a good couple, but I won't get in to that now. Unless you really want me too... Thank you for sticking up for me with Edvardo. I do have my reasons for my replies and I do it for the readers sake, not for my own personal advantage, other then the fact that I get to know them better. The last chapter was pretty much a filler chapter, leading up to an important part. Well, you can get back in your seat now and read it!
Cluehunter Karou: Well, I wanted this to go deeper into the characters feelings and personalities then is displayed in the manga and anime. So you want Ryoga and Nabiki? I'll keep that in mind. The replies are never as long or longer then the chapter itself. I know that for a fact, I use Microsoft Word Count. ;)
The Cat Café is also referred to as the Nekohanten in some places.
Disclaimer: Insert a disclaimer here and pretend I wrote it.
Thoughts are in 'quotations'.
Everything enclosed in {} is flashbacks said from Ryoga's point of view. Ryoga is telling what happened to Akane.
Akane leaned towards him, interested with what he had to say. "Would you please tell me, Ryoga? I want to know what my sister had to talk to you about."
The bandanna-clad martial artist sighed. "I'll let you know what happened with Ukyo first. Well, this is how it went..."
{Kasumi walked me over to the restaurant on the way to the market.
"Have fun, Ryoga!" Kasumi called.
"Th-thank you, Kasumi," I told her back, still in a daze with what happened at your house.}
"Why are you telling me this first? You aren't going in chronological order." Akane asked pointedly.
"Because I want you to get over the story that won't shock you as much first." Ryoga told her, then continued.
{Ukyo was making okonomiyaki for a customer when I came in.
"Hey, Sugar!" She said excitedly. "Be with you in just a second."
She allowed her last few patrons to finish their meals and leave, before locking up and switching her sign to 'Closed Party.'
"Would you like an okonomiyaki?" She asked. "We have a pork special today."
I shuddered at the thought. "I'd love one, but not pork. Squid would be nice though."}
"Why not pork?" Akane interrupted.
Ryoga started to sweat. "Um, um, have you ever seen the movie "Charlottes Web"?"
Akane shook her head. "No, is it American?"
He sighed with relief. "Yes it is. It is about a poor pig and ever since I saw it while getting lost in some day care center in the United States I can't bring myself to eat pig products."
She nodded gently. "Well that makes sense. It is nice to see you looking out for creatures that are less fortunate then yourself, Ryoga."
He laughed uneasily. "Yeah, that's it." He wiped the sweat on his brow off with his hand. 'Is it just me, or is it hot in here? Akane doesn't seem to be bothered by it. Thank Kami she believes that story about the stupid movie. Who ever thought being lost in one of those 'Blockbuster' places would come in handy?'
{She sat me down at the counter and whipped me up some of her fresh cooking. "You wanted to talk to me, right?" I asked in between bites.
She looked at me apprehensively. "Uh huh. Please don't take this the wrong way, Ryoga. How can I say this?"
"Just say it," I informed her.
"I...I...Lately, I..." She stuttered.
"You...?" I prompted.
"Lately, I have been thinking of you as more than just a friend." She said hurriedly. }
Akane sat there, letting the shock of the words sink in. Then, she jumped up, pumping her arm in the air. "YES!"
Ryoga did not expect this reaction. "Um, I didn't think you would be this happy for me."
She shrugged. "One less fiance I have to worry about competing with."
"Oh, yes, I guess so." A thought startled him. 'I really don't love Akane anymore. It doesn't hurt when she shows that she wants to be with Ranma, to fight for him. Maybe the girl I have been thinking about lately... Maybe I love her now. And the strange thing is, I'm ok with that.'
{I choked on my food, trying to gasp in air. "Wh-what?"
"I don't expect you to have to feel the same way or anything!" She cried. "I just wanted to let you know how I felt, in case there was a glimmer of hope. Ranchan will just have to get over losing me."
I finished the last bite of my okonomiyaki and got up to leave. "I need to think about a few things."
"Take all the time you need." She watched me walk away, seeing the door close behind me.
"Pantry." I called from inside the small room.
"Uh huh," Ukyo confirmed.
I walked out and started turning the knob on another door.
"Women's bathroom."
I jerked my hand away, then went to find another door. I turned back to see if this was the right door or not. With her nod I left.}
"Where did you stay last night?" Akane asked.
"You know, I really don't remember. I was in such a stupor from yesterday's events that I didn't even know where I was until Mousse ran outside this restaurant, hugging me and yelling the name 'Shampoo!' in my ear." He scratched the back of his head.
Akane giggled. "You said that that story wasn't the most outrageous one of what happened to you yesterday. My sister did worse? Then again, I shouldn't be surprised. She can really astonish you sometimes."
Ryoga nodded. "I believe it. This is how my visit to your house went...."
A/N: Relatively short chapter. I didn't want to go overboard and write what happened to Ryoga in one chapter. I want to make you suffer. Sorry that this isn't up the same day I am writing it. My stupid Bell South DSL is all screwed up. I might not even have internet access at home tomorrow. That goodness my school has wireless connection. Since I finished all my work for Computer Applications, I will take the time to write my review replies and post this.
I hope all you Ryoga fans are happy with these chapters. I'm one of you, the Lost Boy is so cute. We will get back to how Ranma is doing, but probably not in the next chapter. We still need to find out what happened at the Tendo dojo! Feel free to email me at lavendergaia@yahoo.com. Questions, comments, reactions, and reviews are greatly appreciated.
Sacchi: Uh, what does kawaiirashi mean? And yes, I drugged Ranma. Hope you are happy. Is your hyperness the reason my DSL won't work... Hmmmmm.
Light02: What is 'pulling a Tenchi'? I know what it means when Viz 'pulls a Maison Ikkoku' but I don't read Tenchi. Heh heh. Blond bimbo with purple hair. I like that.
Kishi: Yes, had too. Must have suspense.
Kura-kun: I'd like to see you try to do evil things to my cats. Those things are vicious. Except lately they have been rather nice. I think they may be sick. I'm the only one who can do evil things to one, except I leave my big cat alone. You don't want 30 pounds of mad feline after you.
Butterfly: The restaurant has to close sometime.. Yes, I'm afraid the end is near. Only a couple more chapters left to go. Do not despair, I have been thinking of others to write. I wish my internet problems were over. Luckily I can access the internet from almost anywhere on my school property, or else I would never get this up.
Lil Washu: I know LOTS of people who debate on this at least once every two months. One of them even sent a letter to Viz and lots of other people started yelling at him. They don't think it will be put up because of all the nudity. Japanese don't think this is a big deal, but most parents in the U.S. do. So, I doubt that will happen, and by the time we even convince them it wont be a popular series anymore.
Silver Angel: They could talk about the weather, what happened and C-SPAN last night... but that isn't it!!
Ranchan: You aren't here today! Why not? Fine, well I'm not going to softball practice alone. Haha, you have to get braces! Here is the next chapter to make you feel better.
bittersweetKandy: That has to stink. Oh well, long reviews aren't necessary, but they are nice. At least you reviewed.
Inuyasha: I think you mean 'write' more soon. You are going to steal my ending? I'm supposed to be the klepto. You really are kind of freaking me out, you know.
Ranma+Akane4Ever: I LOVE Nabiki! She isn't heartless, she just hides her feelings and keeps them bottled up. She isn't mean, she really cares about her family! Cool, it is great that people think I'm talented. Thank you.
Japanese Goth: I hate virus's, luckily I haven't got any on my computer yet. My friend has had a couple though. Cologne is smart and can see what is in front of her face; Shampoo ignores it. Shampoo needs a HUGE reality check.
Edvardo: I like to let my readers know that I appreciate that they take the time to review, and hopefully I can answer any questions they might have without giving away what might happen in the story. I always write my chapters first, so it never interferes with the length of the chapter. I'm just too lazy to make chapters just for review replies. It would take to much room as well. Others like reading what I think about their reviews. If I put them at the bottom, then they may forget what they wrote, or what happened in the last chapter by the time they are finished reading. I hope this clears up why I do it, if you are even reading this.
BriGuy, the Writer: At least it wasn't a real gun. I have several reasons why I think that they would make a good couple, but I won't get in to that now. Unless you really want me too... Thank you for sticking up for me with Edvardo. I do have my reasons for my replies and I do it for the readers sake, not for my own personal advantage, other then the fact that I get to know them better. The last chapter was pretty much a filler chapter, leading up to an important part. Well, you can get back in your seat now and read it!
Cluehunter Karou: Well, I wanted this to go deeper into the characters feelings and personalities then is displayed in the manga and anime. So you want Ryoga and Nabiki? I'll keep that in mind. The replies are never as long or longer then the chapter itself. I know that for a fact, I use Microsoft Word Count. ;)
The Cat Café is also referred to as the Nekohanten in some places.
Disclaimer: Insert a disclaimer here and pretend I wrote it.
Thoughts are in 'quotations'.
Everything enclosed in {} is flashbacks said from Ryoga's point of view. Ryoga is telling what happened to Akane.
Akane leaned towards him, interested with what he had to say. "Would you please tell me, Ryoga? I want to know what my sister had to talk to you about."
The bandanna-clad martial artist sighed. "I'll let you know what happened with Ukyo first. Well, this is how it went..."
{Kasumi walked me over to the restaurant on the way to the market.
"Have fun, Ryoga!" Kasumi called.
"Th-thank you, Kasumi," I told her back, still in a daze with what happened at your house.}
"Why are you telling me this first? You aren't going in chronological order." Akane asked pointedly.
"Because I want you to get over the story that won't shock you as much first." Ryoga told her, then continued.
{Ukyo was making okonomiyaki for a customer when I came in.
"Hey, Sugar!" She said excitedly. "Be with you in just a second."
She allowed her last few patrons to finish their meals and leave, before locking up and switching her sign to 'Closed Party.'
"Would you like an okonomiyaki?" She asked. "We have a pork special today."
I shuddered at the thought. "I'd love one, but not pork. Squid would be nice though."}
"Why not pork?" Akane interrupted.
Ryoga started to sweat. "Um, um, have you ever seen the movie "Charlottes Web"?"
Akane shook her head. "No, is it American?"
He sighed with relief. "Yes it is. It is about a poor pig and ever since I saw it while getting lost in some day care center in the United States I can't bring myself to eat pig products."
She nodded gently. "Well that makes sense. It is nice to see you looking out for creatures that are less fortunate then yourself, Ryoga."
He laughed uneasily. "Yeah, that's it." He wiped the sweat on his brow off with his hand. 'Is it just me, or is it hot in here? Akane doesn't seem to be bothered by it. Thank Kami she believes that story about the stupid movie. Who ever thought being lost in one of those 'Blockbuster' places would come in handy?'
{She sat me down at the counter and whipped me up some of her fresh cooking. "You wanted to talk to me, right?" I asked in between bites.
She looked at me apprehensively. "Uh huh. Please don't take this the wrong way, Ryoga. How can I say this?"
"Just say it," I informed her.
"I...I...Lately, I..." She stuttered.
"You...?" I prompted.
"Lately, I have been thinking of you as more than just a friend." She said hurriedly. }
Akane sat there, letting the shock of the words sink in. Then, she jumped up, pumping her arm in the air. "YES!"
Ryoga did not expect this reaction. "Um, I didn't think you would be this happy for me."
She shrugged. "One less fiance I have to worry about competing with."
"Oh, yes, I guess so." A thought startled him. 'I really don't love Akane anymore. It doesn't hurt when she shows that she wants to be with Ranma, to fight for him. Maybe the girl I have been thinking about lately... Maybe I love her now. And the strange thing is, I'm ok with that.'
{I choked on my food, trying to gasp in air. "Wh-what?"
"I don't expect you to have to feel the same way or anything!" She cried. "I just wanted to let you know how I felt, in case there was a glimmer of hope. Ranchan will just have to get over losing me."
I finished the last bite of my okonomiyaki and got up to leave. "I need to think about a few things."
"Take all the time you need." She watched me walk away, seeing the door close behind me.
"Pantry." I called from inside the small room.
"Uh huh," Ukyo confirmed.
I walked out and started turning the knob on another door.
"Women's bathroom."
I jerked my hand away, then went to find another door. I turned back to see if this was the right door or not. With her nod I left.}
"Where did you stay last night?" Akane asked.
"You know, I really don't remember. I was in such a stupor from yesterday's events that I didn't even know where I was until Mousse ran outside this restaurant, hugging me and yelling the name 'Shampoo!' in my ear." He scratched the back of his head.
Akane giggled. "You said that that story wasn't the most outrageous one of what happened to you yesterday. My sister did worse? Then again, I shouldn't be surprised. She can really astonish you sometimes."
Ryoga nodded. "I believe it. This is how my visit to your house went...."
A/N: Relatively short chapter. I didn't want to go overboard and write what happened to Ryoga in one chapter. I want to make you suffer. Sorry that this isn't up the same day I am writing it. My stupid Bell South DSL is all screwed up. I might not even have internet access at home tomorrow. That goodness my school has wireless connection. Since I finished all my work for Computer Applications, I will take the time to write my review replies and post this.
I hope all you Ryoga fans are happy with these chapters. I'm one of you, the Lost Boy is so cute. We will get back to how Ranma is doing, but probably not in the next chapter. We still need to find out what happened at the Tendo dojo! Feel free to email me at lavendergaia@yahoo.com. Questions, comments, reactions, and reviews are greatly appreciated.