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Chapter Three: Rock and Roll All Nite

Ranma waited patiently downstairs for Nabiki. After dinner, and delicious chocolate cake that Kasumi had made, Nabiki got the rest of her presents from Nodoka and Kasumi, while scowling at Genma, Soun and Akane who felt guilty for forgetting. Well, Genma felt bad because before he could eat his piece of cake, Nodoka decided he needed to go on a diet. (Take that lardo!)

When Nabiki announced she was going to get changed, Akane asked why. She'd reacted as usual when she heard her and Ranma were going out. She nearly malleted him for being a pervert with her sister, (In her eyes anyway.), when she found Nabiki standing between the two of them. Akane froze long enough for Kasumi to snatch the mallet and throw it out the door. Genma and Soun wanted to object, but for some reason they kept their yaps shut. (The reason being a sharp looking katana aimed at their throats.)

Ranma had really gone all out for Nabiki's special night. He bought all the right clothes, black dress pants and shoes. A black silk shirt with a red dragon design on it that she'd bought him on the assumption it would look good on him. To top it off, he also wore a white dinner jacket. He looked great.

As he heard someone coming down the stairs, he looked and saw a vision of loveliness. Nabiki wore the new dress he had bought her and it looked fabulous on her. She also wore a pair of black heels, a pair of white gloves, and the gold necklace and pearl earrings that Kasumi had got her for her birthday. Ranma sniffed the air and could also smell the perfume he'd bought her.

"How do I look Ranma?" asked Nabiki bringing his mind back to reality.

"Wow. Nabiki…you look…gorgeous." Ranma replied.

"Thanks." Nabiki said with a blush. "You look nice too."

"Thanks." Ranma said offering his arm to her. "Shall we my lady?"

"Let us be off kind sir." Nabiki said linking her arm in his as they left the Tendo household and walked off into the night.

They were three blocks away from the household when Ranma stopped.

"What's wrong?" asked Nabiki.

"You do realize we're being followed right?" said Ranma.

"I was wondering when you were gonna mention them." Nabiki said as she looked over her shoulder and saw three forms huddle into a nearby alley.

"What do you wanna do about them?" asked Nabiki curious.

"Well, I'd hate to get our nice clothes dirty." Ranma said as he got an idea. "Do you trust me?"

"What?" asked Nabiki looking into his eyes.

"Do you trust me?" asked Ranma sincerely.

Nabiki didn't have to think about it long.

"Yes." Nabiki said.

"Good." Ranma said as he scooped her up into his arms and ran off across the rooftops at top speed.

"Whoa!" said Nabiki startled as she held on tight.

As she looked at all the building passing by as she rode the Ranma Express she had to admit one thing. This was fun. She couldn't figure out why Akane always complained when Ranma did this with her.

"Yahoo!" cried out Nabiki as she had the time of her life before Ranma finally stopped.

"We're here." Ranma said as Nabiki looked and saw they had arrived at a new nightclub in Nerima called The Spice of the Serpent.

They quickly got inside. Once in they saw that the club was rocking. Several people sat at tables having drinks, while others hit the dance floor and got busy.

"Come on Ranma!" said Nabiki excited as she pulled her friend towards the dance floor.

Ranma wouldn't admit this to anyone, but he didn't know how to dance. But, he didn't want to ruin Nabiki's evening so he went along. After a couple of fumbled tries he started paying attention to the other dancers and suddenly realized this was just like the katas he practiced. So he studied the other dancers technique like he would an opponent, and sure enough he was dancing up a storm.

"Hey! Your pretty good Ranma!" yelled Nabiki over the loud music.

"Ha! Never had a lesson!" answered Ranma smiling.

"You're kidding!" Nabiki said impressed. "You're a natural!"

"Thanks!" Ranma responded liking the fact he was complimented by his friend. "I appreciate it!"

He and Nabiki were like this for half an hour before they decided to take a break. Nabiki went to find them a table, while Ranma went to get them a couple of cokes from the bar. As he headed to the bar he bumped into someone by accident.

"Oh, sorry." Ranma said.

"That okay. Shampoo not watch where going." The other person said.

"Shampoo!" said Ranma startled.

"Ranma!" said Shampoo sounding scared. "W…What you do here?"

"Me? What're you doing here?" asked Ranma worried that she was here to ruin his evening with his friend.

"Shampoo!" said another voice from someone who embraced her from behind. "There you are my love."

"Who're you?" Ranma asked at the man in a gray business suit who had embraced Shampoo.

Ranma couldn't help but think he'd seen this man before with his large amount of ki and his multi-colored hair.

"I believe that's my question?" asked the man as two others appeared.

The first was a woman in a tiger striped suit with cat like eyes. The second was huge and wore a brown suit. He kind of looked like the Big Show from the WWE matches Ranma caught Genma watching at times. Together they looked like a tiger and a grizzly bear.

"Is this man bothering you master?" asked the woman.

"No he not Lemon." Shampoo said. "Curry, this Ranma."

"Ah, Ranma." The man holding Shampoo said. "Shampoo has told me I owe you a debt of gratitude and honor."

"Do I know you?" asked Ranma confused.

"I believe you know my little brother." The man said as he looked to the other two. "Lemon! Garlic! Ranma is an honored friend and is to be treated as such."

"Yes Master." The two said as they vanished as quickly as they appeared.

>Who is this?> thought Ranma as he realized something. >Lemon, Garlic, and Curry! It couldn't be?>

"You're from the Musk Dynasty aren't you?" asked Ranma.

"Yes." The man said. "I am Prince Ku Rie of the Musk Dynasty and Prince Herb's older brother."

"You're Herb's brother!" exclaimed Ranma.

"Yes. I understand you had a recent, falling out with him." Curry said.

"That's putting it mildly." Ranma muttered.

Several months ago he'd been involved in an incident that left him trapped in his girl form because of Herb. He ended up going on an adventure to retrieve the Pot of Liberation to unlock the curse and discovered that Herb had the same curse he had. He eventually not only regained his true form, he also saved Herbs life when the mountain they were fighting on collapsed.

"Yes. I have to apologize for him. He always was a hot head." Curry said.

"So, have you come to avenge him?" asked Ranma.

"Actually, I'm here to date my love here." Curry said kissing the side of Shampoo's neck making her sigh.

"Shampoo love when Curry do that." Shampoo moaned. "Do again."

"Uh, aren't you supposed to be chasing me?" asked Ranma confused. >Not that I care if you want this guy instead.>

"I guess we should explain." Curry said. "Would you like to join us at our private table?"

"Sure. But, can I get Nabiki first? It's her birthday and we're celebrating."

"Mercenary Girl here too?" said Shampoo. "Who else who live in Nerima here?"

"Now where am I?" said a voice behind Ranma. (Just kidding! Please exclude this last line.)

"Of course your girlfriend may join us." Curry said as he snapped his fingers and the man in the brown suit appeared again. "Accompany Ranma to his date and escort them to my table!"

"Yes Master!" said the man as he did as he was told.

"Ah, Nabiki is just a friend." Ranma quickly explained. "I'm just trying to help her celebrate her birthday properly."

"I understand." Curry said. "I apologize for my presumption."

Ranma quickly looked around and found Nabiki. She was curious about the big guy following Ranma, but when he told her they were invited to a private table, she shrugged it off and followed the big guy.

Moments later they were at Curry and Shampoo's private table. It was on the second balcony where only V.I.P.'s could get in. Nabiki had to admit she was impressed.

"So, what's up with you two?" asked Nabiki interrupting the two as they kissed.

"Well, as I told Ranma, I owe him a debt of gratitude." Curry explained. "For if it weren't for him, I'd never to be able to see Shampoo out in the open, without fear of being caught."

"What're you talking about?" asked Ranma.

"Shampoo met Curry several years ago." Shampoo explained. "Because relations between Amazons and Musk Dynasty are terrible, we forced to hide we love each other."

"We would always meet in secret, always in fear of being caught by Amazon or Musk patrols." Curry continued. "Then one day, an unexpected thing happened."

"Which was?" asked Nabiki curious.

"A certain red headed girl defeated Shampoo in combat and she left her village to hunt her." Curry said as the realization dawned on Nabiki and Ranma's faces.

"You mean you weren't trying to kill me?" exclaimed Ranma in shock.

"No. Shampoo was trying." The peppy Amazon insisted. "Just not so hard."

"Luckily you were skillful enough for her to actually look like she really was trying harder." Curry said with a laugh. "Then you defeated her in your male form. It took all the self control I had not to tear you apart."

"Why didn't you?" asked Nabiki thankful he hadn't.

"Shampoo was followed." Curry explained. "How else would she prove that she killed the girl who defeated her? She had to act according to her laws, lest she get caught."

"Now Shampoo live in Japan while try to figure out way end engagement to Ranma." Shampoo said. "So far only way is for another suitor defeat him. But suitor has to be Amazon."

"Which means that only Mousse can do it." Nabiki said. "Well, maybe I can help. I'm good at finding loopholes."

"Shampoo hope you can." The Amazon said as she threw a book on the table. "This maybe help."

"What's this?" asked Nabiki as she looked it over. "Ah, your Amazon rule book. This will come in handy."

"How much mercenary girl charge Shampoo?" asked Shampoo curious.

"Free of charge." Nabiki said. "I just want to help."

"I appreciate it Ms. Tendo." Curry said. "Now I owe you a debt of honor as well."

"What did you mean by owing me a debt of gratitude and honor anyway?" asked Ranma curious.

"I owe you for allowing me to see Shampoo with only my honor guards knowing." Curry explained. "Plus, I feel terrible for all the trouble my brother caused you. He may be the successor to the throne, but he is too hotheaded for his own good. Then after all that trouble, you saved his life."

"I see." Ranma said. "So, how do you plan on repaying it?"

"Well, I was wondering if you would like to learn the ki techniques of the royal family of the Musk Dynasty?" asked Curry as everyone within earshot (At least those who knew what he was talking about.) dropped their jaws in shock.

"But, your highness!" said Garlic flustered. "Those techniques are not for outsiders to learn!"

"Quiet!" said Curry. "I feel the debt I owe Ranma is more important then those stupid laws."

"Yes master." Garlic said sheepishly.

"It would be interesting to have another reason to stay in Nerima awhile." The tiger woman Lemon said cracking her knuckles. "I would like to meet the man who defeated my brother Lime."

"Lime's your brother!" exclaimed Ranma in shock.

"Of course. We're twins." Lemon responded.

"Whoa!" said Ranma. "Is Garlic related to Mint?"

"No. While Lime and Lemon share the blood of the tiger, Mint is the wolf, and Garlic is the grizzly bear." Curry explained.

"Ah!" said Ranma understanding. "Well, I'd love to learn what you can teach me."

"Excellent." Curry said. "But we'll worry about that tomorrow. I understand it is Nabiki here's birthday, is it not?"

"How'd you know that?" asked Nabiki shocked.

"Ranma mentioned it." Curry said. "So let us celebrate properly."

With that said the party really took off. Ranma, Nabiki, Shampoo, Curry, Lemon and Garlic partied the rest of the night away. They hit the dance floor several times, where Ranma and Nabiki learned the huge Garlic was really very, very good at dancing, making several girls in the club swoon. Curry paid for the drinks for the rest of the night. They also sat around and laughed like they were old friend. Which was what the looked like to anyone who was watching them.

Ranma and Nabiki were also shocked to hear that Curry also was a KISS fan, his favourite song being God of Thunder. When Shampoo wondered what they were talking about, Curry got the DJ to play KISS songs for the almost the rest of the night. It was shocking to learn he owned this nightclub, but they got over it. By the end of the night not only did Nabiki and Ranma have permanent V.I.P. status as well as four new friends, Shampoo was now a fan of KISS. She especially loved the songs Beth and Shock Me.

Eventually the time came for Ranma and Nabiki to go home. Curry arranged to meet Ranma the next day for training, and Nabiki agreed to meet Shampoo in private during her break in order to find a loophole in the lawbook.

Ranma at first said they would walk, but Curry said he wouldn't hear of it and had them go home in his car. They accepted his kind offer, and their eyes bugged open when they saw his car was a limo driven by Garlic. It was too late to refuse the offer so they climbed inside and rode off. It wasn't long before they arrived at home.

"Ranma, thanks." Nabiki said as they approached the front door.

"For what?" asked Ranma confused.

"For tonight." Nabiki said with a smile. "This was the best birthday that I've had in a very long time."

"Glad I could be of help." Ranma said politely.

"I'm really lucky to have a great friend such as you." Nabiki said as she thought. >I just wish we were more then that.>

"I'm lucky to have you as a friend too." Ranma said smiling as he thought. >God she is so pretty. Why couldn't I be engaged to her instead?>

With that said the two of them walked inside, went to their rooms since everyone was asleep, and went to bed. Both were thinking that this was the best night of their lives.

To Be Continued…

Author's Notes: That's it for Chapter Three. Next we deal with the aftermath of this little night out. With Kodachi trying to hurt Nabiki for allegedly stealing her Ranma-sama, can Ranma get to her side when he has to fight through all his rivals, who for some reason decide to attack at once? It's Chapter Four: Don't Let Me Down. See-ya then. Ciao.

P.S.: I would like to thank everyone for the great reviews and let you know that, (Even though it wasn't requested.), I will be writing the concert chapter. I'm also planning something very special for this concert. I hope you'll all like it.