~ Lady Akitsu ~ Konichiwa, and welcome to yet another chapter of my story. Having fun so far? Anyways, things are going to start moving in this chapter, or at least I'm going to try!! ^_^;; *nervous laughter* *ahem* Um.. yeah… Anyways, here's my thank you's, disclaimer, and key. Hey, it has to be in here, so don't complain. I'm just doing it as a favor to those who need/want it.
PERSONAL THANK YOU'S
Hiraikotsu Slinger: Thanks a million, Rici-chan! Since you're the only person who reviewed my fic, even though it's been up for while… *cries* I'M A GOOD WRITER!! WHOOT! ^_^
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KEY: *sighs* Dude, if you've been reading the fic up to this point, you should know this by now. But, I'm doing this for those of you who are either just tuning in (which I doubt) or are just kinda… um, slow. Yeah, that's it. ^^;; Anyways, here ya go: Italics for thoughts, foreign words, or book titles, ALL CAPS for shouting or sounds, bold for emphasis in speech. Happy now? *Glares at Michelle Branch* Don't even start.
MB: *pouts* Dude, you're mean.
LA: *smirks* I know this. What's your point, if you have one?
MB: *blows raspberry*
LA: *sweatdrop* Um… okay… Yeah, whatever. Same to you, sugar.
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Ranma ½ or anything even nearly related…except for Sabriel. SHE IS MINE SO HANDS OFF!! _
*readers groan* Hey, hey, quiet over there! It has to be done, alright? I don't really feel like getting sued, since I'd probably end up with my house getting repossessed or something. And then you wouldn't be able to read my fic, now would you?
Random reader: Yeah, like that would be such a tragedy! *annoying laughter*
LA: *arches a brow* *growls and whips out mallet Akane-style* WHAT WAS THAT, BRAT?!
RR: O_O Ack! *runs away and hides*
LA: Hmph. Jackass. *puts away mallet*
RR: *from hiding place* YOU SUCK!!
LA: *growls*
RR: Eep! *shuts up and cowers*
LA: Feh. *smirks* ON WITH THE SHOW! ^_^ *to herself* Heh, being evil is fun…
Kouga: *pops up out of no-where* Um… Ami-chan, why are you talking to yourself?
LA: O_O;; GAH! WHERE THE HELL DID YOU COME FROM?! YOU JERK, DON'T GO SCARING ME LIKE THAT!! *glares menacingly, armed with mallet*
K: Yikes, sorry! *holds up hands in defense* But if you didn't want that to happen, you really shouldn't be talking to yourself in public.
LA: *twitch, twitch* I wasn't talking to myself, ya damn jackass! Besides, how dare you be so familiar with me!! IT'S LADY AKITSU OR YOUR LADYSHIP TO YOU! Hmph. *turns on her heal and crosses her arms*
K: *sweatdrop*
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The Sabriel Series, Part I: Enter SabrielChapter Five
Ranma-chan sighed as he took out some clothes to put on and gently closed the door of the guest room. She leaned back and sat down cross-legged on her futon, heaving another great sigh.
"Man, what am I gonna do? I gotta explain this to Akane… but how? What am I gonna say?"
Ranma-chan frowned and propped her chin on her fist, contemplating her situation.
"Well, I guess I hafta tell her about Shampoo… and that'll probably explain that I fell into the river… again… But why does it feel like she's gonna practically kill me when I tell her? Argh. Baka Akane and her damn mallet."
Ranma-chan closed her eyes and groaned.
"This just isn't fair. I swear, I'm cursed or something. Feh. Obviously. Baka Jusenkyo curse. Well, at least I can still fight in my cursed form, unlike the rest of the cursed people I know."
Ranma-chan's eyes opened widely in shocked realization as she gasped suddenly and stood up with a start.
"Omigod! I almost forgot, I have to change back to a guy in order to go to school! Damn it, how could I forget so easily?!"
And with that thought in mind, Ranma-chan quickly ran to the door, jerking it open and just about ripping it off its hinges in his haste. SPLASH!! Ranma was met with a face full of boiling hot water, instantly changing him to his original form.
"GYAAAAAAH!!! HOT! HOT! HOT!" screamed poor Ranma-kun as he furiously rubbed the water out of his eyes. He glared up at his attacker, who turned out to be Akane.
"Damn it, Akane! What the hell was that for?!"
"Hurry up, already. You're going to get me late again."
Akane scowled and held the now half-empty kettle over her shoulder. She sighed and shook her head disapprovingly.
"Honestly, Ranma. When will you ever learn? Now go get dressed for Pete's sake. We have school to go to."
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Meanwhile, Ryouga and his mysterious female companion find themselves nearing an ominous-looking range of mountains. The hooded girl looked up at what as ahead of them and sighed.
"Honestly, Ryouga… You are the only one I know of who could ever get themselves lost in America on foot."
Ryouga narrowed his eyes in annoyance. "Hey, I'm not that bad."
The girl shot him a quizzical look with an arched eybrow.
"Excuse me? Not that bad? Ryouga, I found you in Okinawa, Japan. And then you got lost… and then I found you again in Kansas. In America. Which is an entire ocean away from Japan."
Ryouga growled and crossed his arms. The girl couldn't help but smile at his reaction. She reached out and gently touched his shoulder. Ryouga blinked and looked at her, genuinely surprised.
"Oh, don't take it personally, Ryouga. You have plenty of positive personality traits to counterbalance your lack of direction."
Ryouga sighed and stared at the ground.
"It's just…"
Now it was the girl's turn to blink in surprise.
"It's just what, Ryouga?"
He heaved another deep sigh and continued walking.
"It's nothing. Don't worry about it. Let's just get back to Nermia and get this trip over with."
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Okay, everyone. I just wanted you guys to know that I'm doing short chapters from now on. Otherwise, it'll take me forever to update this damn thing. So… yeah. PLEASE REVIEW!!
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