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Ranma 1/2

Changes: Chapter I. Enter Drake! The Banished Amazon

"I HATE YOU! YOU JERK!" Screamed Akane

"Yeah, well I sure don't love no un-cute tomboy like you!" Replied Ranma.

The Tendo family was trying to enjoy their dinner when this little dispute came about. Things were always like this in the Tendo residence, at least they were ever since Ranma and his father came to stay with them. Nabiki just sighed as the fight continued.

"Can't they fight quietly? I'm getting really tired of this you know." she said.

"Well," Kasumi replied, "It's not like this is anything new. Those two just don't want to get along. I wonder though, what caused this one?"

"Well, my dear," said Dr. Tofu, Kasumi's husband of three months,"From what I understand, it seems that Ranma was with shampoo all day trying to earn a cure for his curse."

"Oh come on!" added Nabiki, "Don't you think he's fallen for that one too many times?"

"Well, yes." Said Tofu "But you know Ranma, if there's even a romote possibility that it could be true, he'll try for it."

"Yes, but don't forget, My dear little girl usually sees something that she mis-interprits." said Soun.

"I SAW YOU! YOU KISSED HER!" Screamed Akane once more.

"Oh, my!" Gasped Kasumi.

"No, you don't really think he..." said Nabiki

"I already told ya, she pinned me! I didn't kiss her, she kissed me! Why dontcha ever believe me?" Said Ranma.

"BECAUSE YOU ALWAYS LIE!" Akane Screamed.

"I DO NOT!" Ranma screamed back.

Shampoo was sitting in her room wondering how this plan backfired. She sighed.'Why Shampoo never get what she want? Why Ranma no be nice? Shampoo just want love him.' But, she was happy that she got to kiss him, even if she had to force him.

"How did it go child?" Asked Cologne.

"Shampoo fail again, great-grandmother."

"That's alright, we'll just keep trying. You'll win him over soon enough."

"But, it been three whole years!" Shampoo complained.

"Quiet child! I know that you love him."

"Aiya, is true..."

"So you'll just have to be patient."

"Shampoo try harder great-grandmother."

"Good, now, I need you to make some deliveries, and take your raincoat, it looks like it's going to rain."

"Shampoo will, Bye great-grandmother."

Shampoo grabbed her coat and bike. Then left to make her rounds.'Poor child, the future son-in-law is a stubborn one.'

'Is this the place?' Wondered a young man in a black outfit. He had blonde hair, and a two-handed sword on his back. 'Cat Cafe...Should be it.' He silently observed Shampoo leave with her deliveries. 'Sister...you've grown up.'

Mousse had been watching the stranger for a while now. 'Who does he think he is, watching my shampoo like that?' Mousse readied some daggers.

"You there! just what do you think you're doing?" Mousse called out.

"Mousse? Is that you?" Said the man as he stood and turned to face him.

"D-Drakus! It can't be."

Drakus began walking towards Mousse. "And why can't it be? Did you really think that I'd stay gone forever?"

"Come on Drakus," Mousse started backing up. "I'm sorry about what happened but, it's in the past right? You're not back for revenge or anything crazy are you?"

"I'm here to see my sister, and find out about this 'Ranma' character."

"Saotome?"

"Yeah, I heard some rumors that Shampoo was bested by a man...I want to meet him."

Mousse sighed. "Oh good, I thought you were here to kill me."

"Not today Mousse, I don't feel like holding a grudge...Not against you at least.."

"What do you mean?"

"We'll disscus that later." Drake turned to leave. "Oh, bye the way, call me Drake. I'm no fan of my real name anymore. Cya later Mousse." Drake Jumped to a neighboring roof and continued going from rooftop to rooftop in pursuit of Shampoo.

"Ha-ha!" Mousse laughed, "I almost pity you Saotome." Mousse then jabbed a dagger into the building. "Almost."

"I can't take this anymore." Ranma said.

After the fight, Ranma left to blow off some steam, accually he was sent flying from the dojo by Akane. Ranma really just needed someone to talk to about it. That someone was Ukyo, always was, she had a good habit of being the shoulder for Ranma to lean on. He was just finishing up his second helping when Ukyo offered him a third.

"So then, why do you stick around Ran-Chan?" Asked Ukyo.

"I...It's just that..."

Ukyo looked at the floor. "It's just that you love her, right?"

"Love? An un-cute tomboy like that! Ha, yeah right."

"So why don't you move on, there are other girls out there you know." Ukyo looked Ranma in the eye. 'Like me!' She thought.

Ranma looked away. "Yeah, I know, Uuchan, I know." Ranma Stood up to leave. "Sorry, Uuchan. I'll see you later, ok?"

Ukyo Smiled at him. "It's ok Ranma-honey, just think about what I said. bye!"

Ranma Started walking back to the Dojo 'I'm so sorry Uuchan. You've been such a good friend to me and I've done nothing but hurt you.'

Akane had stormed out of the dojo after she sent Ranma flying through the roof. She hated it, all of the stupid things he does, he never even considers her feelings. She came to a vacant lot and sat on a bench. 'Ranma you jerk.' She thought, 'Why do you have to be so mean to me?' Her mind flashed back to their fight and she saw the look on his face, he looked so angry. 'You jerk' Akane put her hands to her face and started sobbing. 'Can't you just care about how I feel? Even just a little?'

Ryouga had been following Akane since she left the dojo, amazingly he didn't get lost. He could tell that she was upset. Probably because of Ranma. 'That jerk.' He thought, 'your always doing something to upset poor Akane. It won't matter after today though, not now, I've decided Akane, today's the day I tell you that...That I love you.'

It was getting dark and Shampoo was finished with her deliveries. Something was wrong, She couldn't figure out what, but the whole day seemed...wrong. Shampoo was getting uneasy, she felt like she was being watched, but from where?

"Aiya, Shampoo should get home." She said.

Shampoo got back on her bike and began riding home when it stared raining. She rode for about a mile, and the feeling hadn't gone away. As she sped up, someone stepped out into her path.

Ryouga got out his umbrella when the rain started, and then ran over to Akane so he could help sheild her from the rain. 'Now's my chance!' He thought.

"Akane!" He called out.

Akane jumped at hearing her name and looked up to see Ryouga come over to her. He sat down next to her on her right side and held his umbrella over them.

"Ryouga." She said, "Hi."

Shampoo hit her brakes. As she began sliding, the person leapt forward at her with a sword, a rather large sword. Shampoo managed to dodge the strike, but her bike was totally destroyed. She dropped into a defensive stance and her opponent fell into an offensive stance.

"Aiya! That stance!" Shampoo said.

As her opponent charged, Shampoo grined and readied her attack.

Ryouga put his left arm around Akane and pulled her even closer. "It's ok Akane," He said "I'm here for you."

"Ryouga...Thank you." She said as she leaned her head against his shoulder.

"Akane..."

"Yes?"

"I have something I need to discuss with you. Are you up for it?"

She let herself completely lean on him. "Sure, Ryouga."

"Akane, I...I..."

"Big-Brother!" Shampoo cried out. She had charged up and threw her arms around her attacker. The rain stopped and the moon came out from behind the clouds. Shampoo looked up and saw Drakus' smiling face.

"Hey, sis." Drake said. "It's been awhile."

Shampoo Glared. "Has been too too long big-brother."

"I love you Akane, I want to be with you." Said Ryouga

Akane's eyes widened. "Ry-Ryouga?"

"I hope I'm not being too forward with you, Akane. But, I know I can make you happy,

and I'd like a chance to prove it to you."

'What do I do? Is Ryouga serious?' Akane wondered. Then Ranma's face popped back up in her mind. 'You know what Ranma? No more.'

"You don't have to answer right away Akane-"

"Ryouga?"

"Yes?"

"Ok."

Ryouga wasn't sure if he was awake or not. "You mean it Akane?" He asked.

She nodded and hugged Ryouga tight. 'Maybe he can make me happy.' She thought.

End of Chapter 1

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