Antwone: goku905041: From what we see, you haven't written any story, so you really wouldn't understand the first person stuff, or how we write it. Second of all, if you think it's poor, why did you decide to read it? And if you accidentally stumbled on it, why did you continue to read it even though you thought it to be poor? I suggest you write, first of all, then in the first person to understand it a little better before you go and critize other's work. Also, don't read something if it doesn't appeal to you. Your review didn't make Suzu and I feel all that great, though that probably was your goal; it was not appreciated. So next time, don't review, please; and thank you.

Suzu: You put the perfect words on the moment! The point of FanFiction (or at least we believe) is that you should read and review when trying to help the person be a better writter. Criticizing may be good but saying that the whole thing is #$&$ does not help any writter. I hope you're aware that before criticizing and deciding what's good and what's not you should try yourself to write. It isn't as easy as many people think. Or do you think you're work is far too good, far better than anyone's and therefore not worth posting on FanFiction? If this is the case, then why read if everthing will not be good enough for you? Is it to help others? Well in that case, I'm very sorry to tell you you do a very lousy job at helping others. Including us.

Antwone: -sighs- I hope you acknowledged what we just wrote. It is our point of view and none the less should it be considered as something un-worthy of your reading. However; if you have gotten so far as to read all chapters to end up on this one, then we suggest there is no use in it if tis simply to criticize about how you do not like it or how poor it is.

Suzu: To finally conclude, -takes a deep breath- No need in reading what seems poor, no need to criticize without helping people, nor to simply say it's bad, no point in making other people take the time and need to write such things as we have now.

Antwone: We would, however, like to thank the people, who unlike others, will read our story for the pleasure of it's content, and criticize for the better reading and better writting of Suzu and Antwone.

Chapter 4

A Nightwalk

You watch Yuki oddly as her gaze lingers on the back of the retreating red head that she is so curiously watching. "Is something the matter Yuki?" you ask.

Yuki turns to you abruptly and laughs nervously, the water sloshing about her. "No! Of course not! Why would there be anything wrong?"

You raise an eyebrow to Yuki and say, "You're acting weird. And you were staring at that girl for about an hour. What's up?" You are curious to know why Yuki is so enthralled with the red headed girl; you know she is hiding something.

"Nothing's wrong Kimiko, I'm fine. Though, the girl did remind me of someone I've seen before... Then again maybe that's just my mind playing tricks on me." says Yuki, situating her self back into the water, tearing her gaze finally away from the red headed girl as she disappears.

You make yourself comfortable in the water again as well, the feeling of suspicion never leaving you. But you trust Yuki, so you do not press the subject any further.

Nabiki, Akane, and Kasumi eventually join you and Yuki in the warm waters, and you all laugh about, having a good time. You really like the girls, all except Nabiki; you seemed to have a problem with her. You didn't know what it was about her, so you convinced yourself that you were just being judgemental and should get to know the girl a bit better before making assumptions.

After your relaxing time in the hot springs, you and Yuki make your way back to your rooms, alone. The three sisters had gone on ahead a while ago, saying they had work to attend to.

"Kimiko? Get up. It's time for dinner."

You open your eyes groggily and blink once or twice before the figure of Kasumi comes into view. You groan and sit up as Kasumi backs up and smiles, waiting for you to return to the kitchen with her.

"Did Akane cook?" you ask, scratching your head and standing.

Kasumi smiles and turns her back to you as you two file out of your room and walk down the hallway to the kitchen. "No, I did."

You sigh lightly in relief and enter the kitchen after Kasumi, sitting down next to Yuki who was grinning. "What?" you ask harshly, yawning again; you were always a little cranky after waking up.

"Nice hair." says Yuki as Ranma, Akane, and Nabiki snicker, all looking at you. Your face instantly flushes crimson and you bring both your hands to your head, flattening your hair down.

"Shut up!" you snap as the three continue to laugh and Kasumi sits down. Ranma's father is seated at the table quietly and Akane's father is no where to be found.

"Where's Soun?" you ask, your curiosity getting the better of you.

"He'll be back soon." says Kasumi, not really answering your question and setting a bowl of steaming ramen in front of you.

You are unusually silent as you eat your dinner, Yuki talking and laughing with the girls, the boys laughing once and a while too. You finish your meal before anyone and lazily leave your empty bowl on the table as you stand from the table quietly, the conversation pausing as Yuki asks you, "Where are you going?"

You don't look down at her as you turn your back and walk out of the kitchen, everyone's eyes on you. "Don't worry about it." you say, walking down your hallway and opening the door to your room. You quickly go inside and lock the door behind you, walking slowly to your bed in the dark.

What's wrong with me? Why do I feel so distant all the sudden?-

You look at your floor as a cool breeze blows in your window, tickling the skin on the back of your neck slightly. You bring your head up and look at the window, thinking, -Maybe a walk would do me good.-

You get up off your bed, taking one last look in the mirror to make sure you look presentable, and then crawl out your window, landing on the soft grass. You look left and then right. To the right was the way to town, to the left was forest.

You decide to go into town, since it was kind of late and dark and not many people would be out. You swiftly walk to the road that was a side road into town, keeping to the shadows by chance someone would look out the window from the dojo and see you walking.

You finally meet the road and cross the street to the other side, then turn right again, walking down the side. You keep your head low as you walk, people ignoring you as they walk past, having their own destinations. One or two couples would walk by, holding hands and talking happily, and then you realized, you were alone. You had no one except Yuki, all your family was dead. You had never had a boyfriend or anyone to love you in that way, it had always been your friends and family.

While wallowing in your own sorrow and not looking where you were going, you bump head first into someone and fall back on your behind, saying, "Ow!" In the process.

"I'm sorry! Let me help you up!" A hand appears and you take it, mumbling curses under your breath.

Watch where you're going ass hole!- you think shrewdly as you dust yourself up and then look up to glare at the person who smacked into you.

You instantly start to stare at the cute boy standing in front of you, smiling handsomely at you. He wore a yellow bandana around his forehead with black stripes and had dark brown hair and kinds brown eyes. He was a good five inches taller than you and you felt yourself blushing as you stared into his warm, brown eyes. "I'm sorry I knocked you down, I wasn't watching where I was going." he says, smiling. "My name's Ryoga."

You stare a bit more and then blink, smiling a gorgeous smile of your own. "My name's Kimiko, nice running into you Ryoga."

Ryoga smiles a little and then says hurriedly, "I hate to be on my way but I have to be somewhere, but it was nice meeting you. Maybe I'll see you around sometime?" He smiles again and then walks past you, giving you one last smile.

You turn to watch him go and wave slowly, thinking, -He seemed pretty nice. I wouldn't mind seeing him again.-

You shake your head slightly and continue on your walk, a new skip to your step. The street lights were starting to come on now and you were thankful they were there to illuminate your path for you could barely see a thing without them. You breathe in the fresh air around you, happy that you had come to stay in this village.

Around nine thirty that night, you crawl back in your window, stifling a yawn in the process. You creep around your dark room, headed for your dresser which held your pajamas that you were going to change into for the night.

"And where have you been all night?" comes a familiar voice.

You jump slightly and turn towards the door where you squint to see who had intruded into your locked room. Suddenly, the light flips on and leaning in the doorway is Ranma, a slight smirk on his face.

You scowl and ask, "How did you get the door unlocked?"

His smirk widens and he says, "I have my ways."

You roll your eyes and move to your dresser, acting as though you were never scared. "Where were you?" he asks again.

"Out." you say solemnly, bending over your dresser.

"Kimiko!" You hear an all too happy voice call your name, quick footsteps, and then arms around your waist. "I was so worried about you! You were gone for hours!" says Yuki, clinging onto you as you stand straight.

"Sorry Yuki, I was out taking a walk." Your friend playfully glares at you and smacks you as Ranma proceeds to watch, laughing a little at your behavior.

"Next time tell me when you're going out! You had me worried sick!"

You sigh in frustration and say, "All right all right, you sound like my mother."

Yuki scowls at you and you smile, saying, "Well it's true."

Both Yuki and Ranma leave your room, bidding you goodnight on the way out. You walk to the door after them and shut it, locking it tight. You then sigh and walk back to your dresser, opening the top drawer for your pajamas. You pull out your spaghetti strap, black shirt and a pair of black, short shorts. You quickly strip and then redress in the clothes you were using for pajamas, feeling tired. You plop down on your bed and pull the sheets up to your chin, turning on your side, trying to get comfortable.

Ryoga... He seems like a really nice guy. That and he's pretty cute.- You smile and close your eyes, drifting off into a dreamless sleep.

The next morning, you wake to the feeling of someone jumping on your stomach. "Wake up Kimiko!" says Yuki happily, straddling your waist.

You groan and thrust your hips out, causing Yuki to fall over on the bed and glare at you playfully. You flop over on your stomach and put your pillow over your head, mumbling some inaudible words.

"Come on Kimiko, get up! I want to train today!" whines Yuki.

You groan again and shout, "What time is it?"

Your voice is muffled by the pillow and Yuki asks, "What?"

You grumble and roll over, managing to kick Yuki in the process. "What time is it?" you ask loudly, followed by a yawn.

"Noon." says Yuki.

Too damn early.- You think in exasperation as you sit up and yawn again, scratching your head.

You dress, while Yuki talks, into a pair of grey sweats and a white t-shirt that showed your midriff a bit. You pull your hair up into a high ponytail and turn to Yuki, who was bouncing on the heels of her feet.

"Ready?" you ask, stifling another yawn.

Yuki nods and turns, facing your door. She happily walks into the hallway, with your following, to the training area of the dojo. You enter and shut the door behind you and Yuki stands in the middle of the arena, grinning evilly now.

"Hit me with your best shot." she challenges, getting into a fighting stance.

"Don't cry when I do." you say back with a smirk.

For hours, you and Yuki practice your moves, you a little slow at first because you didn't have breakfast or lunch and you weren't awake all the way. Still, you two fight on an even level, which was good for both of you. You two hadn't practiced in a while because of all the walking you had done over the past two weeks and what not but now that you stayed in a dojo, practicing was always going to come first.

Around five o'clock that evening, you and Yuki call it quits, breathing heavily and doubled over in the middle of the arena.

"You fought...well...Yuki." you breathe, supporting yourself by placing your hands on your knees, Yuki doing the same.

Your friend gives you a grin and asks, "What do you say to a dip in the hot springs?"

You grin too and nod your head, liking the idea of a soothing soak. "We don't need to go back to our rooms do we? I'm sure there will be towels in there we can use." you say.

Yuki nods and you both exit the arena, not talking much on account you were still trying to get your breath back.

A dip will do nicely.- You think as you two walk to the hot springs, a little worn out from all that training.

You close the door behind you, trapping the warm air inside, and walk to the edge of the springs, where Yuki was already removing her shirt. You turn your back to her and start to strip as well, giving yourself and your friend some privacy.

"When do you think we'll have dinner?" asks Yuki, throwing her bra to the ground.

You shrug and answer with, "Hell if I know. I'm not that hungry." You hear a small splash in the water and take that as a sign that Yuki had entered the water. Looking out of the corner of your eye, you see your friend swimming to a spot near the back and you take this chance to stealthily enter the water yourself. You quickly rid yourself of your underwear and then step down into the steaming water which slightly stung because of being so hot. You sink down nonetheless and sit near the front, closing your eyes in relaxation.

Yuki comes to sit across from you, her eyes also closed in contentment. "I'm really glad we met Ranma. He's so nice and so are the others. It's thanks to them we have a place to stay." you say quietly, sucking in some of the steam that rose up off the water.

"Yeah, we're pretty..."

Yuki is interrupted suddenly when the door to the hot springs bursts open and loud yells and screams are heard. You and Yuki watch, wide eyed, as a red-haired girl runs into the room, followed closely by a blue-haired girl who was doing most of the yelling. You duck down more into the water on instinct, you hated being naked in front of strangers, though you were fully covered. You watch as the red-haired girl stops by the edge of the water and looks afraid that she was going to fall in. The purpled haired girl keeps on yelling at her and suddenly, she thrusts her arms out and knocks the red-haired girl into the hot springs.

Instantly, you jump back and let out a small scream, as does Yuki. You move toward the very back of the hot spring and watch in horror as a figure emerges out of the water that wasn't the same as the girl who got pushed in.