Suzu: We thanx our reviewer for doing so. Style will be fitted, hopefully for better understanding. However, the way we write is in that way because it has special characteristics. Indeed We believe in your teachers saying, that everyone is different. But stories and books as they are made are to put one self in the body of another character and therefore experiencing the same things and fleeing from the world, only if for a while. This writing method has nothing to do with contradicting your teacher but rather to create our own style.

Antwone: Indeed, so don't feel like you went unheard cause it's definitely not the point, it's just the way we decided to write this particular story. By the way..... Common Suzu, get on with it! Don't you see them?! points at quiz takers holding flame throwers

Suzu: Uh.... oops.....Hurrying up, we hope you enjoy this second chapter as much as the first one. Don't hesitate to send an e-mail or review.

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Oh! And by the way, this one is Kimiko's point of view.

Chapter 2

Meeting them all

You were as surprised as Yuki was; upon hearing her gasp you take a look and saw what she meant. Not only was there one girl, but three and two men, all sitting around a table. You stare at each of their faces, a little confused."That Ranma dude said he lived with one girl not three girls and two guys"You think as Yuki stares at the people too.

-Guys, this is Yuki Kazuki and Kimiko Saiyuki. They're going to be staying with us for a while.- says Ranma.

You give the people a small smile and Ranma proceeds to introduce the other people.

-This is Nabiki, Kasumi, Akane, my father Genma, and Soun, the owner of the dojo.

Ranma points out each person and you take a good look at each as they all say hi. An awkward silence fills the room until

-Where did you two girls meet Ranma?- asks Ranma's father, Genma.

He's a short and fat old man, very tan and stern looking. He doesn't look like he likes to smile much.

-Ucchan's Okonomiyaki.

Answers Ranma bluntly. The girl that Ranma pointed out to be Nabiki is watching you closely with narrowed eyes. You stare back, just as coldly and study her features. She has short brown hair and big brown eyes that seem to bore into your head; you don't like her.

-Akane, Nabiki, and Kasumi are sisters.

Explains Ranma as you look at the three girls. Kasumi looks kind and gentle; she has long, brown hair and kind brown eyes. She looks like she is the oldest sister and nicest; you instantly take a liking to her. Then there's Akane, the youngest of the three sisters. She has short brown hair and curious, big brown eyes. She looks like a tomboy, as yourself, and you figure that she's a fighter too.

-Soun there is their father. says Ranma.

You bring your gaze up to meet the brown-eyed gaze of the girl's father. He has shoulder-length brown hair and kind brown eyes; above his lips is a small brown mustache.

-Nice to meet you all.- you say politely, smiling at the group.

-So, Yuki and Kimiko, what brings you to our village?

You look at Soun and then to Yuki, who's looking at you. You sigh and turn back to Soun.

-Our village had been attacked and burned, leaving no survivors except Yuki and I. We've been traveling ever since, looking for a place to live.

The five people and Ranma all stare at you wide-eyed and you blush a bit. "They better stop staring before I knock all of them out." You think, looking at the ground.

-We're sorry to hear that.- You look up at Soun and give him a grateful smile. -You can stay here as long as you like.- he says.

You look at Yuki excitedly and she says,

-Thank you! We'd be honored to stay here!- You grin despite yourself and Soun says,

-Akane, why don't you show our guests around and give them a place to sleep?

Akane looks at her father and then sighs, standing from the table. You smile at the girl as she signals you to follow her, and leads you out of the room you were all in.

-Bring your bags this way and I'll take you to your rooms, then give you a tour.- says Akane.

You pick up your bags and follow the girl down a small hallway, rooms lining each side. She passes three doors on the right and four on the left and stops when she gets to the fifth on the left.

-One of you can have this room,- she points to the fifth room on the left. -And one of you can have this room.- she points to the fourth door on the right.

You smile a little and take the room on the right, Yuki already inside the room on the left. You open the door a little and peer in, and then open it all the way. Inside is a small bed against the right wall, a small night-stand next to it. There's a small window and a mirror along with a desk, a chair, and a small bookcase. There's a bathroom on the left side of the room, in the left hand corner. You set down your bags and go back out into the hallway where Akane and Yuki are waiting for you, talking lightly. "They seem to get along." You think, smiling at the two. As soon as the girls see you, the talking ceases and Akane turns to smile at you.

-This way.- She motions for you to follow her down the rest of the hallway.

She shows you the training rooms, the hot springs, the kitchen, the living room, and the rest of the bedrooms of the house, explaining each with great detail. You barely listen; you found the tour boring but were happy that you had somewhere nice to stay. It seemed as you walked through the dojo that not a soul was about; either that or everyone stayed out of your way. About a half an hour later, Akane leaves you and Yuki in front of your rooms, wishing you a good night. You turn to Yuki and follow her into her room, shutting to door behind you.

-They seem nice.- Says Yuki, sitting down on her bed and sighing.

You raise an eyebrow at your friend and then say

-I don't know. They seem nice and all but I don't think Nabiki likes me.

Yuki laughs a little and says

-Try not to fight with her, I don't want to get kicked out of this place when we just got here.

You glare at her and then say, -I won't start anything... if she doesn't.

Yuki laughs and you grin, sitting on the bed next to your friend.

-Do you think we should've told them more about us?

Yuki looks at you, thinking about what you asked.

-No, unless they ask, there's no more that they need to know.

You two continue to talk late into the night, only to be interrupted by people coming and wishing you a good night. At around midnight, you exit Yuki's room, with her bidding you a good night and saying she was going to wake you up in the morning if you overslept, which happened often. You quietly shut Yuki's door behind you and cross the hallway to your own room. Locking your door behind you flip the light switch, illuminating your room. You directly go to the window and shut the curtain. You then walk to your bag and pulls out your pajamas; an oversized white t-shirt. You then go into the bathroom and get a quick shower, finally realizing how tired you really were. You exit the shower a couple minutes later, dress, and then head off to bed. The next morning, Yuki wakes you, shaking you slightly.

-Come on Kimiko, time to get up.- says your friend tiredly.

You roll over in your bed and groan a little. You glance at the alarm clock on your night stand and see it's about ten o'clock in the morning. You groan again and then sit up in bed, yawning and stretching.

-Akane said breakfast is ready.- says your friend, waiting while you stand and stretch again.

You walk out into the hallway and almost fall as you collide with someone. Yuki catches you and Ranma looks at you apologetically.

-Sorry, didn't see ya there.

He smiles as you stand and you glare, mumbling a small apology. You notice Ranma is fully dressed and after asking how you both slept, he walks down the hallway and to the front door.

-Where are you going?- calls Yuki, watching the handsome boy.

Ranma turns and smiles, making sure Akane can hear him as he calls back,

-I'm not risking my life by staying and eating Akane's cooking.