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Ranma 1/2
Changes: Chapter XVI. The Rising Evil.
Nabiki and Soun had left for the evening, but it became apperant to Ranma that Shampoo would be doing no such thing. She clung to him like he was a life-preserver, but he didn't mind so much anymore. He cared about Shampoo, there was no deniying it, no hiding it like with Akane. No, he felt like he could be open with Shampoo, like he could just talk to her. And he was sure he wouldn't get hit by a mallet if he complimented her.
"Ranma, we talk?" Shampoo asked him.
"Sure, what's on your mind Shampoo?"
"You really never would go to live in village?"
Ranma pulled her next to him so they could cuddle. "I'm sorry bout that Shampoo, I didn't mean it like it sounded. I can't say for sure or not if I ever would. I don't exactly think that your people would treat me like they do Mousse."
"So, is because you want be treated fair?"
"Yeah."
"You is just like big-brother. Shampoo still so mad at self for what happen five years ago. She was too prideful to see what she do was wrong." She clung tighter.
"I don't know what all happened, but I think he's forgiven you. He treats you way better than anyone else from his past."
Shampoo thought about that for a couple of minutes. Then she tilted her head and kissed him. "Airen, what we do about curses?"
"Well, I'm beggining ta think that there ain't no cure, so we'll just hafta get used to em."
"But, you is scared of Shampoo's cursed form." Ranma twitched a little. "You see? No can even talk about it."
"I wanna try though, I don't really like the cat-fist Shampoo, I lose control. Maybe I can get over my fear of cats if you help me."
"You really want Shampoo's help?"
"Yeah."
Shampoo kissed him again. "Shampoo so happy!" She chimed. "Is true, Ranma. Even if she no more have tribe, she happy with you."
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"I am not jealous of Ranma!" Akane cried.
"That is not what I said. Are you even paying attention?" Drake responded.
"And he is not better than me!"
"Listen to yourself! You actually think you could've defeated some of the things Ranma has faced? You really think you could've beaten Saffron?"
"I, uh, but it's not fair!" She sputtered. "I was the best here in Nerima until he showed up! There wasn't anyone who could beat me!"
"So now there is, are you gonna keep whining, or are you going to train and get better?"
"I'm gonna train, is that okay with you?"
"Yep." Drake stood up and started leaving the dojo.
"Hey!" Akane called out. "Where are you going? I'm ready to train!"
"Not tonight, and definently not when you're angry. I'll train you Akane, but I'll quit each time you get angry." Akane looked confused. "So basically, if you get angry I won't let you get better, got it?" Akane nodded. "Good."
"Yeah, but, where are you off to?"
"I'm hungry and I don't feel like bothering Kasumi right now. So, I'm going to go see if Ucchan's is still open."
"Can I go with you?"
"No."
Akane sighed. 'Does he hate me? I just don't understand why he's so mean. It's like he doesn't respect me.' Akane paced around the dojo pondering. 'Okay then! I'll do things his way. I won't get angry and I'll train harder than ever and earn his respect!' She went back to working on the katas that Drake taught her, starting over each time she made a mistake. 'I will get better. I won't be weak anymore. I'll show everyone that I'm a martial artist too!'
Drake watched her through the darkness. 'Yep, that seems to have done the trick. It's good to see that there's still hope for you, Akane.' He hopped over the wall and headed for Ucchan's.
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Ukyo was cleaning up after a good day of work. Drake hadn't been in today and she wondered if he'd spent all day training Akane. 'Oooh It's not fair! How come Akane gets to spend all day with Drake?' She couldn't hide the fact that she'd developed feelings for Drake. After all, he'd been nothing but kind to her, he took her out to nice places, he even listened to her when she felt like complaining. She touched her lips. 'And that kiss.' She snapped out of her her day-dreams when she heard a window shatter upstairs. She grabbed her battle spatula and charged into her room. Before she knew it, something hit her hard from behind and she blacked out.
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Drake sensed it. The familiar feeling of someone's ki Being drained, quickly. 'What the hell, no, it couldn't be!' He took off running.
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Ranma shot up off of the floor, much to the disscomfort of Shampoo who had been sitting on his lap.
"Airen?" She asked. "What wrong?"
"Someone's losing ki energy real quick Shampoo! I gotta find em!" Ranma started running in the direction of the drain.
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Drake made it to Ucchan's as quickly as his legs would carry him. He stood in shock at the sight before him. The whole restaurant was destroyed along with some of the neigboring shops. "Ukyo!" He cried out and ran inside. It didn't take him long to find her. She was in the middle of the wreckage and she definantly looked worse for wear. 'No! She's lost some of her lifeforce ki! This doesn't make sense, he shouldn't have been here for a couple of months yet. Dove, you lied to me, you said you'd warn me!' He was on his knees with Ukyo's body held tightly against him.
Ranma ran faster and faster as he realized where he was headed, Ucchan's, his best friend was in trouble, he had to get there, he had to help. He was greeted with the same sight as Drake, Ucchan's lay in shambles. He ran to the front but stopped when he heard someone crying. He peeked inside and saw Drake holding Ukyo, Drake had tears streaming down his face. When Ranma saw Ukyo, he found tears in his eyes too.
"Damn you." Drake said. "You shouldn't have been here. I'll kill you for this." Ranma kept watching, wondering who Drake was talking to. "DAMN YOU HAPPOSAI!" Drake screamed.
End chapter 16
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