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 Eleven: I Will Follow

Akane burst into Ranma's room with a smile. Calling out his name she entered box in hand. He wasn't there though. It was empty. It looks like he went on a training journey. Going to Mr. & Mrs. Saotome's room she found Genma too had packed up and left. He did this because of her. He needed time to sort out everything. Nodoka was still here somewhere. Akane runs into the kitchen to the woman in the kimono.

Akane: Mother tell me where Ranma is. Tell me where my fiancé is!

Nodoka: Ranma? He said not to tell you of all people.

So he did leave because of her. She had hoped that wasn't the reason. Why'd he have to be such an idiot? He wasn't dumb, but he wasn't smart. She'd have to do everything herself.

Akane: Please Mrs. Saotome. I, la, love him. I have to tell him that.

Nodoka: Er. If it's something that important. He went to the same forest he always goes to.

Akane: I was stupid not to think that. Thanks Mrs. Saotome.

Nodoka: If you're going to marry my Ranma call me mother.

Akane: Marriage? Look, I love him. Not that intense yet.

Nodoka: Oh, then call me Nodoka.

Akane: Uh, okay.

Nodoka: What's that box?

Akane: Garbage. C'ya.

Nothing would stop her now until she met with Ranma. She left, box in hand, for Ranma. She made it down the street that night. Up ahead two people waited under a street lamp. It was Ryoga and Kuno who blocked her path.

Akane: Oh no.

Ryoga: Back off Keno.

Kuno: It's Kuno…

Akane: Make this quick guys. I'm in a hurry.

Ryoga: This is important Akane. Time I spoke the truth.

What are these two doing here? Kuno was here to try and get a date, but Ryoga looked different. He wore a serious face. What would he say? That he loved her? Something more? Would he tell what he really wanted too?

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I bet a lot of you want her to be with him. Sorry, Ryoga is one of my favorite characters, but you know. He can't be with Akane. It was made that way. He did have Akari though. If only he could find her house again. Ew! Someone should write that one. The one where he finally meets her again. If you don't so help me… [Shaking fist in anger]

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