A.N.: Hey guys! Surprise surprise this chapter is early right? yep! It's really because I'm going away this weekend and I wont have any time to post so you are all lucky ducks! It's really really early b/c I wont even be able to post tomorrow because I have a field hockey game! That's the sport right thurr... anyways! Back to the story and have a lovely weekend! I am so sorry!! This chapter is super super short, but I'm posting two. The next chapter certainly makes up for this one thought, cause its really long. That is because it's the party chapter!! And some people have to find out and maybe crash? Who knows! Last night I just finished the first chapter of my new story-I didn't know that it would be filled with so much drama! There's quite the cliff hanger!! Enough about that, I'm still working on the same chapter I've been writing for a week! Its really long!! But its so happy because a lot of good things happen in that chapter! I wont keep you from reading! I'll post my new story soon!
Disclaimer: This story is all mine, but the Characters belong to R. T.!!
Chapter 6: Party Preparations
The rest of he school day was filled with more joy than the morning. Ranma felt better because the teacher after lunch let him eat during class, because she had a particular disgust with Kuno as well, and she heard about the outcome of the challenge.
On their way home, Akane suggested they stop over at Dr. Tofu's office because she was worried Ranma sustained injuries during the fight. They waved to Panda-Genma, who had a part time job at Doctor Tofu's office. "Hey, pops! Whatsup?" Ranma asked the panda, and was slammed in the back of the head with one giant, furry paw. He dismissed it and he and Akane walked into the building. "I'm telling you Akane, I'm fine!" Ranma shouted as they entered Dr. Tofu's office. "I thought that was you, Ranma, and Akane! How lovely to see you!" Dr. Tofu was a very nice man and a friend of the family. It was a bit obvious, because there were many injuries. With Akane training as a child, and now, with Ranma, Genma, and the many "fiancé(e)s, Dr. Tofu was around very often.
"Hello Doctor Tofu," Akane said. She and Ranma both bowed. "I was just wondering, if you wouldn't mind taking a look at Ranma. He was in a fight today, and he went Neko." "Oh did he?" Dr. Tofu said with mild interest. "And you won, of course?" the good doctor asked, already knowing the answer. "The only thing, I would say, that could've gotten injured, is your hands. Hold them out for me." Ranma did as told. "Hm...A few minor scratches, that's it. Its nothing he can't handle." When he saw the relief on Akane's face, he knew something was "different..." he mumbled. "What?" Akane asked. "Hm.... something's different with you two." He said, skeptically eyeing the two. "Wow, is that easy to see?" Ranma asked. "Yeah something's different. We're engaged, officially." He said, smiling. "How nice!" Dr. Tofu said. "I'm sure everyone is so happy! How odd, Ranma, your father never mentioned it." "Well, he wanted us to tell you, and here we are, besides we wanted to tell you." Akane said, blushing. She always had a girlish crush on Doctor Tofu, but this was up until she met the man standing next to her. "Actually, Doctor Tofu, We're having a party on Saturday night, at our house, and we would be very honored if you would come." Akane said. Doctor Tofu's face brightened a little bit. If he went to this party, he would most undoubtedly see Kasumi. He had always been attracted to her. Ever since they first met, when he made a house call as the assistant doctor. He was young and just starting his career. Akane had gotten injured while training, and Doctor Tofu was the only available person. That was when he met Kasumi. It was the love and compassion in her tear-filled eyes that he fell in love with. Ever since that day, he always prayed that she would visit him everyday, although, not for medical reasons. "No, I think I would be the one honored, Akane." he said, and smiled at the happy couple. They said their good-byes and thank yous, and set off for home. There were many preparations for this party. Much planning had to take place, and many people still needed to be invited.
Over the next few days, these things were done. The necessary friends were invited, and Kasumi was currently handling preparations. It was now Friday, the day before the party and Ranma and Akane were just getting home from school. Since he had nothing better to do, Ryoga was helping out, and had been named "Assistant" by Kasumi. He did all of the dangerous things. He hung the signs from the ceiling, and moved around lots of furniture. He did the digging in the dusty basements for the punch bowl, and other dinning ware. This was all he could do because he was stuck at the Tendo training hall, not wanting to venture off and get lost. He wanted to support his friends, especially Akane, so he wouldn't risk anything that would make him miss the party. Nabiki was sent out to do all of the shopping. Ryoga refused to go with her, so she was forced to drag her father along. Soun was pretty lazy, so he agreed. Ranma and Ryoga were sparring in the Training Hall, and Akane was working on her homework. School was unfortunately six days a week, but it was necessary. Ranma and Ryoga had a nice work out by dinnertime, and had worked up quite an appetite. Ranma thought it was nice having Ryoga around, because they was almost equally matched when they sparred. Ranma's work out with his father was less equal, because age was catching up on Genma, and Ranma was growing to be a fantastic martial artist. Akane also thought it was very nice having Ryoga around the house. Her sisters picked him on, but he could handle it. Ryoga was a good friend, and Akane enjoyed the "man-to-man" moments he and Ranma shared. The next day came and went, until the last bell of the day, telling students it was the weekend, and more importantly, Saturday night!
