AN: ………….
Kyle: Hey DT! What's going on?
DT:……….
Kyle: Hey what's wrong? You sick or something?
DT: (Shakes head and writes on paper. Hands paper to Kyle.)
Kyle: Hmm, 'Shampoo won't let me speak because she says I whine too much. If I say ANYTHING she'll whip me!' (Looks at DT like she's crazy.) You know you're the writer right? Why don't you challenge her to a fight and make it so YOU win.
DT: (Hugs Kyle) You're a genius! I'll be right back. Shampoo I challenge you to another fight!
(DT runs off to find Shampoo.)
Kyle: (Sweat drops.) I still can't believe she's my creator. Anyway desert-tiger does not own Ranma ½, Yu Yu Hakusho, or Inuyasha. She does however own Shadow, Yumi, Kyo, Risa, Rei and me. Oh and the plot of course. Desert-tiger also wishes that Xeno and Mika enjoy this chapter. She put some flufflyness near the end for Xeno. Alright now…..(Sounds of Shampoo and DT fighting in background.)
Kyle: (Sigh) As I was saying, go on and read and please review. No flames.
CH 20 The Old Swticharoo Pt 3
Ranma and Kyle walked to school together. After the talk they had last night they found out a lot about each other. Mainly, it was Kyle that learned a lot about Ranma. He had told Kyle everything that his old man did to him. After the story Kyle was about to go to the dojo for the specific purpose of kicking Genma's ass, but Ranma kept him from going. It amazed Kyle how a father could do that to his only child. After he had calmed down, Kyle told Ranma more about himself. Ranma learned more about Kyle's family. He was kind of envious that Kyle could remember the happy times with his family. However, he didn't dwell on it since he knew the tragedy that befell them. One important thing he learned was that Kyle was convinced that Yumi played him to the end, but from what Yumi told them it didn't seem like it. Ranma figured it wasn't his place to pry so he left the issue alone. When they arrived at the school, Akane was waiting for them at the entrance with Shampoo. The boys trotted up to them.
"Hey, so what's going on?"
"Well, we're worried. The scroll didn't work, so how are we suppose to switch you guys?"
"Hmm, I……." Kyle began, but was cut short when Ukyo suddenly appeared in front of him. She smile up at her fiancé.
"Oh Ranma-honey!" she grabbed Kyle's hand and began to drag him towards the school building. "If you don't hurry you're going to be late again."
Ranma and Akane realized what was about to go down. Before they could grab Shampoo, she was already gone. She had grabbed Kyle's free hand and was pulling him away from Ukyo. The chef narrowed her eyes at Shampoo.
"What do you think you're doing? I thought Kyle was your new man."
Kyle was afraid a fight was going to break out between Ukyo and Shampoo and decided to step in.
"Um, well, you see I'm Kyle."
Ukyo didn't let go of Kyle's hand. "Hey that's pretty good Ran-chan. I didn't know you could impersonate Kyle so well."
Kyle sighed. "I'm not joking. It's really…."
For the second time that day he was interrupted. "Vile sorcerer, today you shall feel the wrath of the Blue Thunder of Furinkan!"
Kuno jumped out of nowhere and attacked. So, he did one of Ranma's typical moves and gave Kuno a closer looked at the bottom of his foot. The girls let go of his hands and he proceeded to knock out Kuno.
"Lets talk about this somewhere else." The four of them quickly hurried to the back of the school to talk. Ukyo looked at Kyle and Ranma. Now that she stopped to notice, there was something different about Kyle. For one he was wearing a face mask and two: he was arguing with Akane.
"Look Ukyo, it's really me." Kyle addressed her. "Gosenguki got a hold of a scroll that switches bodies and he switch me and Ranma."
"Are you serious?"
"We're serious Ucchan." Ranma said. "We're trying to find a way to switch back."
Ukyo seemed to be able to comprehend everything. She looked at Ranma. "Oh my god! I can't believe it! It's just one thing after another with you guys." she then turned her attention to Kyle. "That explains why you didn't go to the restaurant yesterday."
Kyle felt Shampoo's piercing glare. He began to sweat.
"What she mean FANG-BOY."
Oh yeah, she was mad at him. She hadn't called him Fang-boy in a while. She must be pissed.
"Look at the time. We better get to class." Kyle said quickly and pushed Ranma and Akane towards the entrance. Ukyo watched them leave and then looked at Shampoo.
"You know you make really obvious that you're jealous. I mean all he does is eat there."
"That not Spatula-girls business."
"Okay, okay. You don't need to bite my head off. Tell you what, I'll help you guys figure out a way to change them back. Personally, I want my Ran-chan in his own body."
With that she ran off to class as well. Shampoo walked off the campuses and towards the Nekohaten. Kyle could pay later. Meanwhile, Ukyo was talking to Akane about their situation while Ranma and Kyle listened.
"So, that's our problem."
"Okay, so why not just ask Gosenguki where he bought the scroll. Maybe the guy that sold it to him has the other one."
They looked at each other and quickly cornered Gosenguki.
"Where did you get the scroll? Ukyo asked in a no nonsense voice.
"I- uh, I…I, er, ummm, I……"
"Answer the damn question!" Ranma added angrily.
Gosenguki stopped stuttering and answered. "I met an old man on my way home from school two days ago. He has baskets of old junk that he sells."
They ran out of the class as fast as they could. It wouldn't be good if they got caught by Miss Hinako. Besides, It wasn't like it was out of the ordinary for students to be running wild at Furinkan. Ranma lead the way since he knew where Gosenguki lived. Kyle sighed as they ran. At this rate he was going to have to do a lot of explaining to Genkai, once she found out he was ditching school. However, the way Kyle figured it, all he needed to do was pass finals and he would be home free. Ranma all of a sudden came to a screeching halt, causing the others to run into him.
"Owww, watch what you're doing Ranma!" Akane yelled at him.
"Can I help you?" a voice said.
They looked at the old man to their right. He had baskets of stuff with him.
'This must be the guy!' they thought.
"Hey old man, do you have another scroll that says Switch Spell on it?" Ranma asked.
The old man seemed to be thinking. "I don't recall. You can take a look through all the scrolls and if you find it you're more than welcome to purchase it for 500 yen."
Ranma hit him upside the head and he quickly changed his answer. "I mean for free of course."
So, the four began to rummage through the baskets. They found some scrolls, but no the one they were searching for. Finally Ranma held up something in the air.
"Found it!"
Relief filled them until Happosai jumped by and took the scroll out of Ranma's hand. He stopped a few feet away.
"What do we have here? A switch spell? Now why would you need this?"
"Give it to us old man! Kyle and I need to switch back!"
"Oh, I see. Fine, I'll give it back only if Kyle models this swimsuit for me." he said with smile.
Kyle could feel a shiver go down his spine. He felt like he wanted to puke. His eye twitched slightly as he look at Happosai. Ranma was also disgusted by Happosai's request. Happosai didn't wait any longer for a reply and dumped a bucket of cold water on Kyle. He then proceeded to rub himself on Kyle's breasts.
"Oh, why would someone want to get rid of this delightful curse."
Kyle had never felt so violated in his entire life. Shampoo and he punched Happosai into the concrete. Kyle breathed hard as he tried to regain his composure, but just as he did another person groped him.
"AAAAHHHHH!"
"Oh my pigtailed-girl, you have returned to me! Come, let us go on a date!"
Shampoo and Kyle kicked him into the sky. Again, Kyle did his best to regain his composure. It was about that time that Ranma noticed something.
"The old man is gone!"
"What?" they exclaimed. They quickly looked around for him, but had no luck. While they looked, Shampoo went to get some water for her Airen.
"Ranma use you're nose. You should be able to pick up Happosai's scent."
Shampoo came back and gave Kyle the hot water. He poured it over himself. Ranma took off the mask and sniffed around. He caught the scent and they ran off.
"Looks like the old lecher went to the dojo."
They jumped over the fence. Mr. Tendo and Genma-panda were sitting on the porch looking at nothing in particular. Kasumi walked out of the house with a platter of drinks, most likely for the two men.
"Oh my, What are you doing here Ranma?"
Kyle looked at Kasumi. "Is Happosai here?" he said with urgency.
"Why Ranma, I didn't know you could impersonate Kyle so well and yes he is here."
Kyle was getting tired of explaining their situation, but non the less he told her. "Ranma and I got our bodies switch and Happosai has the scroll to switch us back."
"So, you want the scroll eh?" Happosai said from the roof. "I already gave you my condition so pay up if you want it." he said while dangling the swimsuit in front of them.
Kyle glared at the old man. "In you're dreams! If you don't give us the scroll voluntarily then we'll take it by force!"
With that, Ranma, Kyle, Ukyo and Shampoo jumped up and attacked. Kyle had been wondering for a while if he would be able to use his spirit attacks in Ranma's body. 'Guess I'm about to find out." Happosai was prepared for the trio. He took out two of his bombs.
"Take this Happo Fire Burst!"
Kyle concentrated his spirit energy on the tip of his finger. "Spirit Gun!" The ray of red spirit energy flew at one of the bombs. Ukyo threw small spatulas and blew up the second. Shampoo went from behind and attacked. She went to punch him, but Happosai dodged. She ended up hitting the roof tiles. Kyle and Ranma attacked together. Happosai pulled out his pipe and launched the two fighters…..into the pond.
"AAAAAAHHHHHHH!" Ranma and Kyle screamed as they fell into the pond.
No one moved. Then Kyle sat up. Ranma-cat sat on Kyle's head. Kyle looked down at himself. He had transformed into a girl again. This was not good. Ranma had fallen with him. His fear of cats could cause him to loose it. After all, he was a cat now. He reached up and lifted Ranma off of his head. He held Ranma up in front of him.
"Ranma?"
There was no response. Kyle shook him and tried again. "Ranma!"
"Meow?" the cat said uncertainly.
"Oh, oh."
Ranma-cat began to hiss. Kyle let go and jumped out of the pool. Ranma-cat made it out too and hissed at everyone.
"RUN!" Soun said.
Genma-panda hid inside the house with Kasumi and Soun. Shampoo, Kyle, Happosai and Akane stayed outside.
"Is he going to attack us?" Kyle questioned Akane.
"I don't think so. As long as I can get him to calm down, no one will get hurt. Stay where you are."
Akane walked towards Ranma slowly. While everyone was concentrating on Ranma, Ukyo snuck up on Happosai and slammed him down with her spatula. Happosai fell through the roof and into the house. Ukyo went after him. She found his uncurious body and the scroll lying near by. She picked it up and hurried outside. Ukyo stood ran up to Kyle.
"I got it." she whispered.
Kyle smiled. "Good. Let Akane calm Ranma and then we'll make the switch."
Akane kneeled down once she was close enough to Ranma-cat. She reached out and pet his head. Ranma-cat visibly calmed down and jumped into her lap. She stood up and walked over to them with a smile.
"Okay lets do this." Kyle said.
"Do what?" Akane questioned.
"Spatula-girl get scroll."
"Oh, well what are we waiting for?"
Ukyo opened up the scroll. They all looked confused at what was written. The scroll read: To switch bodies back, scratch or erase the names of the two people that were switched.
Akane handed Kyle the Switch Scroll. He unrolled it and saw that at the end were his and Ranma's names. Kasumi came and handed him an ink and brush. Kyle dipped it in the ink and scratched out their names. There was a light and Ranma's and Kyle's spirit flew out of their bodies and back to were they belonged. Ranma slowly opened his eyes. He was looking up at Akane, Shampoo and Ukyo.
"Ranma?" Akane questioned.
He sat up and looked at himself. "I'm back in my body!" he jumped up and down excitedly.
Then Kyle began to stir in Akane's arms. Shampoo took Kyle out of Akane's grasp.
"Airen?" she questioned him.
Kyle-cat meowed and wiggled out of her grasp. He walked over to the pond and pointed with his paw at his clothes. Shampoo walked over to him and fished out his clothes. She picked him up and rubbed her cheek against him his.
"I glad Airen back."
Kyle-cat seemed to be having a hard time handling all the affection. Ranma went over to Shampoo and grabbed Kyle from her grasp.
"I'm going to take a bath. I'll take Kyle with me."
Ranma and Kyle disappeared to into the house. Kasumi went out and invited the girls in. Shampoo hung Kyle's clothes to dry and then went inside for tea. They talked for a while until Ranma came out of the bath.
"Where's Kyle?" Kasumi questioned him.
"Oh, I came to get his clothes. He's waiting in the bathroom. Are his clothes dry yet."
"Shampoo hung them outside."
Ranma checked to see if they were dry. He decided it was dry enough and grabbed them. After a few minutes he and Kyle came into the living room together. They sat down at the table with the rest of the family and guests.
"So, what should we do with the scrolls?" Akane asked.
"I say we burn them." Kyle answered.
"Yeah, we don't want anyone else messing with these. It was enough trouble for us." Ranma answered.
"Good idea."
Ranma got some matches and walked outside. He lit the scrolls and dropped them to the ground. The world would not have to worry about people switching bodies. Just then Nabiki walked into the room. She glared at Ranma, Akane, Ukyo and Kyle.
"Where were you four all day?"
Kyle stood up and grabbed Shampoo's hand. "Lets go." he said simply. "Thank you for your hospitality." he gave a small bow and brushed passed Nabiki without so much as sparing her a glance.
"What was that all about?" Ukyo questioned Kyle's actions.
Ranma and Nabiki knew exactly what it was about. Both kept quite about it. Meanwhile, Kyle and Shampoo were walking to the Nekohaten at a steady pace. He slowed down and stopped.
"Airen?"
Kyle seemed to snap out of his daze and looked back at her. Her eyes traveled down towards their hands. Kyle followed her gaze. He quickly let go and turned away from her so she wouldn't notice the blush forming on his cheeks. He rubbed the back of his neck.
"Something wrong Airen?"
Kyle didn't say anything. Then he took a deep breath. "What would you have done if Ranma and I couldn't switch bodies?"
Shampoo smiled at him. She walked closer to him and wrapped her arms around his abdomen. Her head rested on his back.
"I not worry. Airen was trying best to get back to normal. I know Airen come back to me."
Kyle didn't answer. That wasn't the response he was expecting, but for some reason he was glad it wasn't. He placed a hand on her arm.
"Lets go home."
Shampoo let go and walked side by side with him. Kyle reluctantly reached over to her hand and held it in his. Shampoo looked at him in surprise. Kyle looked away from her. She smiled and squeezed back. Kyle could feel his cheeks burning. Shampoo leaned on his arm for the rest of their walk home. She supposed she could forgive him for not telling her about his trips to Ucchans.
AN: I'm the Queen of the World!
Kyle: Guess that means she won.
Shampoo: How can I loose? I must give Kiss of Death!
DT: N-n-noo! I'm writing this and I say I'm immune to that!
Shampoo: Fine. Shampoo quite this job. I not spend time with Airen. Only with DT.
DT: That's not my fault. I wasn't asking you to be a slave driver.
(Shampoo looks at DT with tears in eyes.)
DT: I hate it when people do that. Okay, okay, I'll give Kyle some time off so you can spend it with him. Does that sound okay?
Shampoo: I so happy! (grabs Kyle and runs off somewhere.)
DT: (sweat drop) People can be so easy to please. Alright so I finally finished the chapter. I hope you liked it. It took me a while to figure out exactly how to end this little adventure. I'm not sure what's next, but whatever may come, I hope you'll enjoy it. Who knows? Maybe Ranma has a run in with the Sailor Scouts or maybe Yumi make a dramatic reappearance. Just some random thoughts. Or are they? Well now, go review and as always no flames. Later!