Scene One, Take One, Aaaaction!

Fanfiction by Arkanghel22. All Ranma 1/2 characters are made by Rumiko Takahashi.

Chapter 2

"I don't think this is a good idea, Ranma"

Ranma glared at Hiroshi until the other boy visibly gulped. The two boys were currently crouched behind a large potted plant, trying to peek behind the foliage without being detected.

"It's okay with you. I mean, you're a martial artist and you're used to getting pummeled by Akane. But what about me, huh? She'll put me in the hospital for sure!" Hiroshi whined.

"Shuddup, or else I'LL put you in the hospital," Ranma growled.

Hiroshi stared at Ranma. "… lesser of two evils…" he muttered. "Ah, what the heck! But I'll tell Akane you forced me into this, ya hear?"

They returned to spying at the three girls walking at the corridor.

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Akane nervously made her towards the Drama Club's room. Walking beside her, lending her moral support were her best friends Yuka & Sayuri.

"Don't be afraid, Akane. You'll do great in the initiation. Don't worry too much," Sayuri said encouragingly. She grasped Akane's hand & gave it a reassuring squeeze.

"Thanks, Sayuri. This means so much to me!" Akane replied, and suddenly glanced at Sayuri. "You ARE Sayuri, right?"

Sayuri laughed. "Ofcourse I am, silly." Akane breathed a sigh of relief. She was afraid the Drama Club president might have taken her friend's place again.

On her other side, Yuka clutched her other hand & also gave it a squeeze. "We're cheering for you, Akane. Give it your best!" she said cheerfully.

"Thank you, Yuka… EEEEEP!"

Clutching her hand, his face only inches away from hers was Miyoga Hiro again.

"TOO CLOSE!!! I'll kill him! Wring his neck!!!!"

Hiroshi desperately held on to Ranma as the pigtailed martial artist attempted to launch himself from behind the potted plant. He was positive smoke was coming out of his Ranma's ears.

"No Ranma! Stop! We'll get discovered!" Hiroshi hissed.

"Hmm? Did I hear something?" Sayuri turned around. The two would-be spies froze. "Guess not," she muttered to herself, and the boys breathed a sigh of relief.

"I think my heart stopped for a moment there," Hiroshi said weakly.

"EHHH!? Hiro-sempai?!" Akane yelped.

"I am so glad you have decided to try out, Akane. I was a bit worried, so I decided to tag along," Hiro explained suavely. He swept a hand on his gelled hair and struck a pose, and Sayuri & Akane had an almost uncontrollable urge to scream like fangirls.

Then he strode grandly in front of them and opened a door. He made a gallant bow. "Welcome to the Drama Club Tryouts, Akane Tendo. Please come in!" Hiro declared.

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Sayuri gave Akane's hand another squeeze. "Go on, Akane! Good luck & do your best!" she said encouragingly. "I'm expecting good news, okay?"

Akane nodded, squared her shoulders and then stepped bravely into the room.

Everything was dark inside the room, except for an illuminated long table sitting at the far end of the room. There sat a dozen students, and one of them was Hiro. She idly wondered how Hiro got there so fast. I mean, he opened the door for her, right?

She timidly approached the table. The babble of voices coming from the group of students suddenly stopped. She could feel a dozen eyes on her. Akane supposed she had to say something.

"H-Hello, I'm Akane Tendo. I would like try out for the Drama Club," she said hesitantly.

A voice from the panel group answered. Of course it was Hiro.

"Welcome Akane Tendo," he intoned. A gong sounded in the background.

A pause.

"What should we ask her to do then?" Hiro asked the Panel.

The group suddenly burst into action. Everyone started talking all at once as if on cue.

"Make her cluck like a duck!"

"That's soo lame"

"Make her steal the answers for next the Math test!?"

"She should do the Dance of the Seven Veils for us! Hwaaaaahhh!"

"How 'bout cosplaying as Sailor Mercury?"

"They say she looks like Sailor Mercury"

"No, I don't want any crossover with Sailormoon in this story"

"Dance the Seven Veils while clucking like a Duck then!!!!"

"A duck doesn't cluck, BAKA!"

"Who asked you, moron?!"

"Wanna die?!?"

"ENOUGH!"

Just as suddenly, the panel fell silent. Hiro slowly rose from his seat. A spotlight bathed him with very dramatic effect.

"I have the most perfect idea for Ms. Tendo's trial, " he said grandly. Bated breath all around.

"I, Miyoga Hiro has decided! Akane Tendo will act as Ranma Saotome for one whole week!" the Drama Club President declared.

STRIKE A POSE!!!!

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Author's notes:

A long time ago, I made a grave mistake of losing Chapter 2 of this fanfic because of my Humungous Idiocy. I had to rewrite it all over again from what I remember. Oh well, hope you enjoy….