DISCLAIMER:
Ryuu: Don't own, Don't sue.
Author: Don't you have people with money to bother?
A/N:
I want you guys to know that yes, there is a reason Ryuu was stabbed. (Ryuu: I was bugging her severely that day...) I needed a way to shed some light on what happened in China. And that's how I chose to do it. For those who may be worried about Ryuu's condition; (Ryuu: coughMimi-chan15cough) He will live. I wouldn't have much of a story otherwise. I would have a plotless story! Oh, the horror!! (Ryuu: Shut up, and get on with it already.) Fine. Well, Ladies and Gentlemen...I present to you....
The 3 R's of Martial Arts - Chapter 10
/Dr. Tofu's Office/
Dr. Tofu wiped his hands clean with a cloth on the table as he finished up the stitching on Ryuu shoulder.
"Well, that's that," Dr. Tofu said. Noticing the worry on Nabiki's face he added, "Ryuu will be fine. He just needs some rest. I'm going to go see if Shura has the medication ready."
Dr. Tofu left the room, leaving Nabiki alone with an unconscious Ryuu. Nabiki found her self once again staring at Ryuu's chest. Not because it was well formed without bulging. But because she had a very good view of the scar on his left shoulder.
As she looked at the scar she found her hand slowly making it's way towards the scar. She touched the scar with her fingertips and for the first time saw how distinct the scar actually was. It came up half a centimeter above the skin. Turning to look at Ryuu's face she saw how his face turned into a frown, as if he wasn't happy with the dream he was having.
She didn't get a chance to think about it further as Dr. Tofu stepped in the room with Shura behind him.
"I see you're as curious about that scar as I was when I saw it," Dr. Tofu said with a small smile.
Nabiki nodded, "Do you know anything about it? Like what could've caused it?"
"Well, I have an idea of what caused it. If what you say about his and his family's travels is true. Then that scar was caused by an arrow wound."
Shura spoke up and continued the statement, "It seems that the arrow went into the shoulder and into the shoulder blade. Which is why the scar on his shoulder blade is smaller than the one on his chest."
Nabiki just nodded and wondered what Ryuu really went through during his stay in China.
"Well, Shura has prepared the medication for Ryuu. He'll be okay to leave once he wakes up," Tofu said changing the subject.
"Once who wakes up?" Ryuu said, opening an eye towards the voices he heard as he breached consciousness.
Tofu simply smiled at Ryuu, "Looks like you're ready to leave."
Ryuu gave a mock whine, "Do I have'ta? This bed's more comfortable then the futon back home."
Shura shook her head 'no' and smiled, "Nope, it's time you went home."
Nabiki jumped in, "If the futon bothers you that much you can always sleep on the roof. As you've done occasionally."
Ryuu stuck his tongue out at Nabiki and sat up. At the same time wincing in pain and getting a major migraine, "Whoa...I feel like little midgets are using jackhammers inside my head...."
Tofu raised an eyebrow at the comment and looked to Nabiki who simply smiled.
"It's good to have you back, Ryuu."
"Back? Back where? I never went no where...at least I don't think I did...." Ryuu said.
They all shook their heads in exasperation, and Ryuu just looked at them confused.
"Can we go home now Ryuu?" Nabiki asked.
Ryuu nodded, "Yeah..." He stood up and looked around for something, "Hey, where'd my shirt go?"
"Gomen...It was pretty nasty when we got it off you, so we threw it out," Shura replied.
"Oh well, guess I'll go shirtless then..."
Nabiki spoke up, "Maybe Dr. Tofu has a shirt you can borrow?"
Ryuu looked at Nabiki as his eyebrow did a spock manuever.
"I-I mean...not that I mind walking with you...while your shirt less..." Nabiki said, a bit embarrassed.
"Uh-huh...Do you have a shirt for me doc?" Ryuu asked.
Tofu nodded, "Yes, let me see if I have one that'll suit you..." As he said this he turned and left the room.
Ryuu nodded and turned to Shura, "May I use the phone?"
Shura nodded and Ryuu walked over to the phone, picked it up, and began dialing a number.
/Tendo Home/
Kasumi had gotten up to get more tea, when the phone rang.
"Moshi moshi...Hello, Ryuu....Yes...I understand...Okay...good-bye."
Kasumi hung up the phone, made some more tea, and walked back into the tea room.
"Who was on the phone, Kasumi?" Suon asked as Kasumi poured him some tea.
"It was Ryuu, Father."
"Where is he? Does he know where Nabiki is?"
"He's at Dr. Tofu's now and Nabiki is with him."
"What's he doing at Dr. Tofu's?" Akane asked.
"It seems there was an incident when Nabiki was with client and he was hurt. He said it was nothing to worry about," Kasumi answered.
"When will he be back?" Akane asked.
"He said they would be back in a few minutes. And to save them some tea."
They were going to ask more questions but decided they would be better off getting the answers from Ryuu and Nabiki themselves.
/Dr. Tofu's Office/
Ryuu hung up the phone and walked over to where Nabiki was standing.
Tofu walked into the room with several shirts in hand. He laid them out on the bed Ryuu was lying on let him chose.
Ryuu chose a white t-shirt, and a black zip up shirt. When he put it on he wasn't too happy with the shirt 'cause it was a bit tight. Nabiki couldn't have enjoyed the view more as his muscles showed through the tight shirt.
Afterwards Shura gave Ryuu a bottle with his medication in it and he left with Nabiki.
As they walked past a certain block Ryuu suddenly disappeared. Nabiki looked around for him but saw him no where. She decided she would just wait for him to reappear, and he did two minutes later.
They walked slowly down the block and they stopped at one block that had a burning building on the corner.
"...Heh...fire..." Ryuu said with a smirk.
Nabiki looked at him and was about to question him when a cop approached them.
"Excuse me, did you happen to see what could've started this fire?" The cop asked.
They both shook heads 'no', the cop sighed and turned to go back towards the house.
As Nabiki and Ryuu began walking again, they were several blocks away from the burning building when Nabiki turned to Ryu.
"You torched that house didn't you?"
Ryuu scratched the back of his head and grinned stupidly, "Who me? Nah, that house was burning before we got there."
Nabiki shook her head and sighed, "That's because you probably torched it before we got to that block..." She mumbled.
"What was that?" Ryuu asked.
"Nothing, Ryuu...Nothing..."
To Be Continued...
Reviews:
Koalakitty- Yes, it is nice to finally get things moving.
Ryo's destiny- Yes, I dance. I don't dance in front of you 'cause it's fun to torture you.
Niana Kuonji- Laughing Ryuu said Starling could keep the shirt. (Ryuu: I'll give ya a call next time I go squirrel hunting too.)
blaboy- There won't be any Ranma/Akane scenes for awhile. Their relationship has to develop a bit more. And as to why Genma is scared of Shampoo...you'll have to wait and see.
Ranma-chan2- Tofu's married to Shura. I needed him married 'cause I wanted Kasumi to be paired with Ryo.
Mimi-chan15- I never really liked Akane. I always thought she was mean. Ryuu does have a nice ass...Anyway, what gives you the idea, that I would steal your pixie stix? I only take them from Ryuu's secret stash.
renzuko- Heh, don't worry. Ranma and Ryo will get theirs when they back from the Nekonhaten.
A/N:
Author: I hope everyone enjoyed this Chapter!
Ryuu: It was short.
Author: Well, yeah...I'm kinda having a writer's block.
Ryo: Oh...You still could've made it longer.
Author: Shut up, Ryo.
Ryo: ...
Ryuu: We didn't get many reviews last time...
Author: I know...at this rate we'll never get to the 100th review special...
Ryuu: (Sigh) I was really looking forward to reading it early too...
Ryo: What if we told them to tell their friends to read and review this story?
Ryuu: That's crazy!
Author: So crazy it just might work!!
Ryuu: Tell your friends about our story!!!
Ryo: And make them review!!
Author: If you do read this story and never review...Shame on you!
Ryuu: Review!!! Or I shall recruit others and we shall come to your house with straight jacket guns!!
Author: I love those guns....
Ryo: Yes, they've proved entertaining more then once.
Ryuu: I'll have Starling come too!! That is..if Niana Kuonji let's her...
Author: OoOoOo....evil plan....
Ryuu: What?
Author: (Shoots Ryuu with straight jacket gun)
Ryo: (Slaps duct tape over Ryu's mouth)
Ryuu: Mmph mmph!! (Translation: No fair!!)
Author: (Shrugs) I said evil plan forming. You had fair warning.
Ryuu: (Slumps in chair)
Ryo: (Sighs) Silence is golden....
Author: But shouting is fun!!!
Ryuu: (Nods)
Author: Anyway, press that damned button at the bottom of the screen and review!!!
Ryo: Till next time!
Author: Bye!