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#Chapter 3
Ukyo had heard of the tragedy through customers. The conversations were interesting to say the least and she wasn't sure which ones were true, but she got the idea. Kuno was dead.
As another crowd exited the restaurant, she wondered about the others. She knew Ranma and Akane were there, since they had been mentioned many times in the conversations, but one name was briefly said; sometimes not even spoke of in some. Ryoga. Her heart skipped a beat every time she heard it. She had grown accustom to seeing the Lost Boy, she enjoyed his company when he wondered in. She smiled as she thought about him.
"Excuse me?"
Ukyo stared at the young girl sitting at the bar. "How may I help you?"
"I was wondering if you knew what happened at the Kuno residence?"
"No, I don't. I've only heard from the customers that Tatewaki Kuno died."
The girl nodded. "I've heard that too, but I also heard that there were two deaths."
"Two deaths? Who was the other person?"
"No one really knows. Some say it was that really weird kid with the umbrella."
Ukyo's eyes widened in horror, her hand went up to her face. Ryoga…
The girl wasn't expecting Ukyo's reaction. "Are you ok?" Her eyes widened also as it dawned on her. "You… you didn't know him did you? The kid with the umbrella?"
Ukyo nodded. Please, god. Please don't let him be dead… Tears began to shine in her eyes.
"Were… were you two friends?"
Ukyo thought about it for a moment. She thought they were, but wasn't sure if he had known she considered him her friend. The tears began to fall freely as she thought about this. She nodded her head in answer to the girl.
"I'm so sorry. I don't know if it is true or not. I- I'm really sorry."
Ukyo waved her hand as she gained control over her tears. "It's alright. You didn't know. Would you like something to eat?" A weak smile emerged onto her face. The girl knew it was it was forced.
"I would like the special, please."
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Ranma walked down a small path to a house. It looked strangely familiar as he knocked on the door, waiting impatiently for someone to answer. He heard someone unlocking it, slowly turning the handle. He watched as the door leisurely opened. Ranma stared wide-eyed at the person in the doorway.
"R-Ryoga?"
"Why didn't you save me, Ranma?"
Ranma stared into Ryoga's face. His eyes were filled with sadness, no anger just sadness. Tears coated his cheeks. Ranma could barely hold back his.
"I-I tried, Ryoga."
"But why? Why did you let me die?"
A sob escaped Ranma's lips. "I didn't want you too. I-I tried to save you, Ryoga. I'm so sorry."
"Why did you have to kick me? Why? None of this would of happened if you hadn't kicked me!"
"I know," Ranma sobbed. "I know. I'm sorry."
"Sorry isn't good enough, Ranma. Goodbye."
The door slammed in Ranma's face.
Ranma woke with a start, tears streaking his face. He looked around his room. Just a dream. Just a dream. He laid back down and looked at the clock. 8:50. It wasn't that late. He heard the phone ring. Kasumi picked it up on the second ring.
"Tendo residence," her sweet voice spoke into the phone. "Oh hello, Ukyo."
Ukyo? Why is she calling?
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"Can I speak to Ranma, please?"
"Ranma isn't feeling well Ukyo. Would you like me to have him call you back?"
"Um, no it's ok. It's really nothing…" Her voice trailed off.
"Are you ok, Ukyo?"
"I… I was wondering… well. I over heard some of my customers about what happened at Kuno's. I… I was just wondering what happened."
"I don't know much, Ukyo. Both Akane and Ranma haven't really talked about it. Akane has told us a little but Ranma, he… well, he hasn't said a word since. He hasn't been eating well either, Ukyo."
"Oh. Well, do you know how Kuno died?"
"No. Akane just keeps telling us Ranma did it out of pure rage. Something in him snapped. I suppose I don't blame him for doing so. Not after Kuno had killed Ryoga."
Ukyo heart sank to her stomach. Tears stung her eyes. A sob threatened in her throat but she took a deep breath and gained control of it. "So, the rumors are true… He is dead."
Kasumi nodded. "Yes. He is. I'm sorry, Ukyo. I know you were rather good friends with him. Are you going to be ok?"
Tears began to caress her cheeks. She took a shuddering breath. "I'll be ok. Thank you, Kasumi. Could you please tell Ranma that I called?"
"Yes I will, Ukyo."
"Thank you. Goodbye, Kasumi."
"Goodbye, Ukyo."
Ukyo hung up the phone and collapsed to the floor, her face in her hands, sobs made her body shudder. Ryoga… you idiot. Why'd ya hafta go and get yourself killed?
+Poor Ukyo. ;_; I'll get the fourth chapter typed up as soon as possible. Thanks for reading. Please Review. No Flames! Danke!+