+Yay! Behold Chapter Four! Go figure, the week of vacation I'd get writer's block but hey, that's life, now isn't it? Lucky, I managed to squeeze this away from the nasty villain, Writer's block. I'm happy with it too. I've finally figured out where I wanted this story to go. I'm kind of glad this story ended up being longer than the first. The other one was pretty much a prologue to this story. Anywho, enough with my babbling, please read and review! ENJOY! Kind criticism welcome, flames are not! THANKS! ^_^+
+Disclaimer: Ya'll probably know it by heart now, don't ya?+
Chapter Four
"Ryoga?" Ryoga smiled up at Akane as she walked into her room.
"Hello Akane."
"What are you doing here?" His smile faltered.
"Please sit down," he patted next to him on the bed. "I need to talk to you."
"About what?" She asked as she sat down, concerned.
"Look into my eyes, Akane. What do you see?" Akane looked into his eyes and sighed.
"A kind and sensitive young man who didn't want to hurt anyone," a tear slid down her face. "My friend."
"Yes. Akane, you've got to except that I'm gone. Moping about in this room isn't going to bring me back."
"I know, but nothing else will, either." She looked to the floor.
"Akane. I am alive in you. In Ukyo and Ranma. God, even in Shampoo!" His hand cupped her chin and gently pulled her face to look at his. "Akane, I love you and I can't stand seeing you like this." A sob racked through Akane's body.
"Oh Ryoga!" She hugged him and cried into his shoulder. He returned the hug warmly, rubbing her back.
"It's OK Akane. I'm not worried about you. I know you'll be OK. But I am worried about Ranma." Akane broke from the hug.
"What do you mean?"
"I am talking to you through your dreams. It's the only way I could, but I can't get through to Ranma at all. It's like he's blocked me from him… or something else has. I'm really worried, Akane. I've been watching him… I'm not allowed to tell you much Akane, but please, watch out for him. He- he needs you right now, as much as you need him. I know I've denied it for a while but you two are meant for each other, Akane. Don't lose him… He's already lost himself…"
"Ryoga? I-"
"Sh… just promise me you'll watch him, that you'll save him? For me and for you?" She nodded.
"I promise Ryoga." A weak smile emerged on his face.
"Thank you," he looked over to the clock and frowned. "I have to go now." He turned his head back to her. "I don't know if I'll be able to visit you again, Akane."
"OK." He stood up and smiled down at her. A tear slid down his cheek.
"Goodbye, Akane-Chan."
"Goodbye Ryoga-Kun…" He turned and proceeded to walk out the door. "Ryoga! Wait!"
"Huh?" He turned and was greeted by Akane wrapping her arms around his neck.
"I loved you too, Ryoga. You were my best friend. Please remember me!" He looked down at her. His hands cupped her face. He kissed her lightly on her lips.
"I'd never forget you, Akane. Goodbye."
Akane woke with a start and quickly looked at her door. A dream? She shook her head. Wow… what a dream… She stood and stretched, deciding a glass of water was in order. As she walked to her door, her foot landed on something sharp.
"Ow! What the hell di- a rose?" She stooped down and picked it up. It was a beautiful red rose with a note attached.
Remember, don't mourn anymore. Love, Ryoga.
"Maybe… it wasn't a dream…"
* * *
Ranma glared at the wall, the
knife in his hand reflected the moonlight, casting an eerie glare over his
face. He looked down at the knife, unsure for a moment for why it was there. A
chuckle escaped his lips. Tonight… Ranma nodded as if the thought was a
whisper from a voice that was within the room. Tonight's the night, Ranma.
Tonight everything will change. Tonight… She will be mine. Ranma shook his
head for a moment.
"Wait a sec-" Don't start thinking now, Ranma. You've already decided to go through with it. "But-" Do it. "Fine." He stood up and proceeded out into the hall. What a beautiful night… I should take her outside… He stood in the doorway of the kitchen. He knew she was there, he had heard her go down there just moments ago. Akane's body tensed, he grinned inwardly. She knows I'm here. She turned around and jumped slightly.
"Ranma. How long have you been standing there?" The blank stare that answered her sent chills up her spine. "Ranma? Are you… are you OK?" He began walking towards her, the knife hidden behind his back. "Ranma?" Suddenly he stopped and began to shake his head. It started off slow and soon became rapid.
"NO!" The shout startled Akane who stepped back away from him.
"Ranma?"
"No, no, no, NO! I WILL NOT!" He pulled the knife out from behind his back. "No… I'd rather die…" Akane's scream echoed through out the house as the knife plunged towards his chest.
"RANMA!"
+A/N~ Did he stab himself!? Is he dead!? And what was the message Ryoga was trying to send to Akane!? Who knows! Well, actually I do… and you will too when the future chapters become reality! It's kind of sad isn't it? ;_; Poor Ranma-Kun. Anywho… I'm sorry this chapter was so short but luckily the next chapter will be out very soon, like maybe later on tonight! Well I hope you enjoyed it. Reviews and kind criticism are always welcome. Please no flames. Thanks! ^_^+