Note: I don't own Ranma. Unfortunately, Rumiko Takahashi owns it. Hey but she is a great writer and artist so who cares.

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Chapter Five: Love! Love! Love! Why Was It Always about That?

He liked walking that fence. Every time she would walk with him he did at least. She was following him very carefully. Even though she wanted to see him she really didn't. He stopped in the lot the two always met in to fight. Actually all of Ranma's local fights took place there. Ryoga was actually there on time for once. Usually he kept Ranma waiting a week. She was quick to hide out of sight as the two met up.

Ranma: Smart idea waiting here while the challenge came to me.

Ryoga: Shut up fool! This is important.

Ranma: What is it this time? New construction technique? Some special item? Is this about the pig thing again?

Akane: Pig thing?

Ranma did tend to call Ryoga many pig-related names. He even called him P-Chan at some times. Why did he call Ryoga such names? It's not very nice. No wonder Ryoga and he always fought.

Ryoga: I was wandering about when I was surprised to find this.

What did he point to behind him? That was his box! The one he thought Akane had taken. That black blur he saw was Ryoga in pig guise. He had caused Akane to be angry with him!

Ranma: P-Chan! You were the one who stole it? You're the reason Akane is mad at me.

Ryoga: Exactly. That's why I'm here today Ranma. Akane. Do you love her?

Ranma: Do I love Akane?

This question has been with him for some time. He knew the answer, but also knew the other fact. He could never. Still he wanted to say it.

Ryoga: It's a simple question Ranma. Tell me now. Your fate will be decided by your answer.

Ranma: It's easy to answer too. I haven't fully though this through. I-

Foul demon!

Another person Ranma hated to see. It was Tatewaki Kuno, or as he likes to be called "Blue Thunder". He was in love with Akane, as well as Ranma's girl form. He was one of the only people that hadn't figured out the fact the two were the same. He wasn't even worthy to fight anymore. The kendoist tried to slice Ranma, but was met with Ranma's foot as usual.

Ranma: You too Kuno?

Kuno: You who hold Akane and the pigtailed girl captive. I will vanquish you, and take them as my own.

Ryoga: Hold on there.

Kuno: Who are you? I've seen you around many times, but never had taken your name. Ah but first I should give my own. I am Tatewaki Kuno, the Blue Thunder of Furinkan High.

Ryoga: Ryoga Hibiki. Anyway. Akane is mine for the taking, and not yours Ranma.

Akane: His? Ryoga loves me?

That would explain all the gifts he showers her with. Among other things. Does that mean all those times he was forced to date her, he really wasn't? Was this why he and Ranma fought a lot?

Kuno: You too want the fair Akane? Then we will settle this as men.

Ranma: Don't say anything Ryoga.

Ryoga: I wasn't.

Kuno: Together your flames will go out.

Ryoga: This guy gives you trouble Ranma?

Ranma: Only because of the girl me.

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Finally! It wouldn't be Ranma without a battle now would it? So it was Ryoga who took the box? I thought it was Mousse. Did someone mess with this or was I too tired when I wrote this?