Wohoo!! Yeah I gotsa new chapter up!! Clap!!!*Silence* Uh...*pulls out club, enthusiastic clapper is heard* Hehe, thank you! A little persuasion gets you anywhere! Anyways here is the next episode of the whole Ranma 1/2...thingy... yeah...

Chapter 4 (I think)

Akane stood frozen in place as she watched Ranma lunge toward her. She knew how strong he was and what he could do with all his strength. Fear overwhelmed her, consuming her, tearing her from reality. It was as if she was looking into a screen; seeing Ranma sprinting at her, but not her, someone else, another youth. 'He's going to kill me without knowing it.' Closing her eyes, Akane wished that time would stop to give her a few extra minutes to run. She waited for the blow, but none came. Slowly one of her eyes then the other. Mr. Saotome stood in front of her with Ranma staring at him in with a mixture of surprise and anger. "Whyd'ya hit me old man? I had a perfect shot at this dweeb and you-"

"Ranma, listen to me. you can't harm this boy."

"And why not?! He broke into the Tendo's home and went straight into the bathroom. The pervert probably wanted to see one of the girls naked!" At this, Ranma turned slightly to his right and glared at Akane-or the male Akane-with utter disgust. 'Man, if Akane had been in that bathroom I'd-I'd...I just need to get a good punch in...' (author: Ah hell, you knew it would be a type of R/A)

"I wasn't trying to break in! And why would I want to look at Nabiki or Kasumi naked??!" Came the angry voice from behind Mr. Saotome.

"So you know their names already? I'd expect that from some pervert like you! Yeah, you buddy! And how come you knew my name back there, huh?"

"Ranma! This boy is...the, uh, son...of and old friend of mine. He ...wanted me t-to train him since he is sick." 'That went well.'

"Uh?" 'What is he doing? If this fails...' Akane stood with an open mouth. She would say nothing for fear if she did her secret would be discovered.

Ranma stared at his father in shock. 'So this is the kid of a friend? Damn. Whops.' "Alright pop," turning to face Akane he said, "Let's go."

"Nani? What do you mean?" Now Akane was confused again. her head ached with the dull pain of the blow she had received from Mr. Saotome and this disaster with Ranma made it worse.

"Pop's gonna train you right? So you're gonna have to stay with us at the Tendos, they won't mind." 'Besides I still don't trust you.' It was suspicion that made Ranma offer the proposition. Suspicion and guilt.

"Uhm...Mr. Saotome?" The blue haired boy looked up to her new sensei. She caressed her arm with the tips of her fingers. He placed one strong hand on her-his(author: whatever)and smiled.

"Come on, you'll stay with us." So the trio walked in silence through the isolated streets. It was dark out, with only a few lights to shine their way. He looked at him with his blue hair and torn pants, the dried blood and peeling off. it was odd for him to just stare, but he was sure about seeing his face before, it was so familiar. The mystery gnawed at him and he kept on staring, he had to know who this boy really was. Akane felt a pair of eyes, Ranma's eyes. She looked up at him and smiled nervously. A glimmer in her eyes and for in instant Ranma saw Akane in the boy. 'Akane? No, I gotta be seeing things..." The rest of the way home was spent looking down at the ground.

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There was no way for Akane to change back with Ranma around. She felt hopelessness seep in. he shoulders slumped and her pace gradually slowed down. The Tendo house became clearer and clearer until it was within a few feet away. lights glowed through the shaded windows. Three figures were huddled around a small table. the outlines showed tow females and a male. 'Guess they're eating. Great...' All three men trudged on. The door rolled open and in came Ranma followed by Genma and Akane.

'Well hello Ranma, Mr. Saotome. Oh and I see you've brought company!" exclaimed Kasumi as she placed a pot of tea on the table. Soun and Nabiki turned to face their guest.

"What happened to him Saotome?" Soun asked, surprised at his appearance. He was bruised, bleeding and seriously dirty.

"Oh, he and I were training today. this young man is the son of an old friend of mine. Do you mind if she stays with us for a while I train him?"

"Sure he can stay. A friend of yours is a friend of mine." Soun smiled at Akane who in turn smiled back nervously and then turned her eyes to the floor.

"Ooh. He certainly is cute, but a bit young. I'd say about Akane's age. Say, where is she anyways?" Nabiki realized her sister hadn't been home all day.

''Oh she said she going on a training trip, be back at dawn." Answered Mr. Tendo as he looked at the boy. "You're right, he is about Akane's age..."

"Well it's getting late and we do have a big day tomorrow," Mr. Saotome chuckled nervously, "Let's go!" Grabbing Akane Mr. Saotome ran like a mad-man into his room.

"What the...?" Was all Ranma could say at the trail of dust.

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The door shut. A panting Genma stood with his back to the door. 'A-Akane, I don't think you can revert to tour female self, not now at least. you're going to have to spend the night here with me and Ranma."

"EH?? No way, no how! I ain't staying with you and Ranma! Th-that's...."

"Listen, you have no other choice. You're a "guest" here so you have to act like one. There are no other rooms and you are my responsibility for now. There is no other option." These were the final words and Akane knew it.

"Alright, alright. We're all guys anyway right?"

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Akane came out from the bathroom with only a pair of Ranma's shorts. Mr. Saotome had said to let her muscles get some air in and a good way was to sleep with on shirt. As she walked by Nabiki's room a familiar face popped out from the door. "Wow. You got nice abs. you work out a lot, huh? Yeah, you should meet Akane. You tow will probably get along great." Nabiki said with a wicked smirk and an evil glint in her eyes. Akane backed away and chucked. 'Yeah that's just like her.' She entered Ranma's room and reality dawned on her. 'We're both guys, we're both guys...' The room was dark, without much light to guide Akane to the futon. She tripped twice and on the third fell on something soft. Something underneath her yelled.

"Oh Ranma! Sorry!" The frantic male tried to push himself off the body underneath, only to find himself fall back down.

"Hey! Gettafame!"

"I'm trying!" She tried again, this time moving her hands to a different location. Her arms pushed up. Ranma screamed again.

"AAAHHHH! Get...off...there.."

"Oops." Her hands lay where they stood. It took a moment for it to seep into Akane. One hand was on the wooden floor while the other one lay on the middle of Ranma's body where the V-shape of his legs part. (author: hehe :P ) As fast as lightning, Akane was off of Ranma and laid far away from his body. She was grateful the darkness could cover her blush.

"Geeze man. That did not feel good." It was Ranma with a small squeak in his words.

'Sorry...I know how that must feel..." 'Ha! Yeah right...'

"So...you didn't sneak in the house?"

"Huh? No! I was just...looking for...Mr. Saotome and then I had to pee. Yeah."

"Ok, I believe you." 'Somewhat. Only somewhat.'

"I am not a pervert ok. I can get girls on my own." She said with confidence.

"Ha! Right...so what's yer name. I forgot to ask before."

"My name??" 'Crap! I forgot about that!'

"You ok man?" he peered through the darkness, staring with confusion.

"Me? I-I'm ok..ok? k! My name is Kei."

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Yeah, that was the next chapter. I know it wasn't that good but hey man. I had to write something. I'm also sorry about the name but I had written this awhile ago and the story has this name in. I don't know why but this story isn't coming out good. I drag everything out. it's weird. I dunno, I guess I'm in a hole or something and I haven't pulled myself out. There is something there that keeps you trapped. It's like you're in a car and you look out the window. You see people the scenery and people pass you bye and you want to join but you can't because there is that glass holding you back. It- I'm so sorry, this is so dumb. I dunno what I'm thinking writing this down for all of you to read. But I don't know any of you so you can't laugh at me or hurt me because you don't know who I am. And maybe I do want you to know who I am. This is ridiculous. I'm sorry. Stay tuned for the next chapter. I hope this doesn't shoo anyone away from reading the story. If you have any comments feel free to bring them in.

-chibi Zayla (more like crazy chibi zayla)