Author: aceanimefreak26098

Authors Note: Thanks for the reviews, it really encouraged me to finish the story because I thought it was plain. Anyways I am going to do the last few chapters, which I am not sure how many it will be. The more the merrier! Enjoy Chapter 5!

It's been a week since Ryouga left and Ukyou was happy. It was sad though, but he kept saying he'll write and come back as soon as possible. She went downstairs and opened the door to find a letter as always on the mailbox. She opened it seeing Ryouga's clean handwriting on the paper. She smiled as she read it.

Dear Ukyou,

I am in the far mountains and journeying across the rivers. I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. I'm coming back soon so please don't worry about my safety, and that I'll get sick. I am looking after myself and taking caution wherever I go.

I love you Ukyou.

Ryouga

"It's good that he's safe." She said to herself.

"Ukyou!"

Ukyou looked to the side to see Akane waving and Ranma standing beside her. Ukyou took a deep breath and smiled.

"Ranma, Akane, come on in."

The three went inside and Ukyou started making an okonomiyaki couple special. She then laid it on the table and before they ate, they looked at her.

"Ukyou, are you okay… I mean… with the two of us together?" Akane asked. Ranma regarded her in surprise as he took the first bite.

"What? Oh yeah, it's not a problem for me." She said giving them a reassuring smile.

"But, it looks like you've been sad these days."

"Oh it's nothing." She said.

Akane smiled as she put a hand on Ukyou's hand.

"Ukyou, we're friends. I want to know what has happened to you."

"It's okay Akane. I'm just tired that's all."

"You shouldn't work like this, get some rest."

"Thanks Akane."

They then finished their meal and they waved as they left holding hands. Ukyou waved back and went inside. She made another okonomiyaki for herself and ate it. She remembered kissing Ryouga when he asked her about being able to love a pig. She then smiled and giggled as the thought left. She then remembered the time he confessed that he loved her. She then smiled and ate on.

It was late and Ryouga was taking the last few steps before settling in. As he sat down and started a fire, he took a deep breath. He loved Ukyou so much that he always thought about her, whether she was sick or not.

"I'm sure she's taking care of herself. I hope the letter reached her. I don't want her to worry." He said to himself. He then took out his food and heated it for dinner. As he ate he thought about what he was supposed to do. He closed his eyes and took another bite.

It was a few days before Christmas day, Ukyou decided to go and get gifts for her friends. She bought lots of things and decided to buy the last one.

"What to get for Ryouga…"

She then went inside the okonomiyaki restaurant and set her things down. It's been nearly a month since Ryouga left and she received a letter from Ryouga that he'll make it by Christmas day. She then opened her restaurant for her Christmas shift. People came in as couples or families and Ukyou felt a pang of pain hit her heart. Was she the only one alone?

"Good evening Ukyou! "One of the kids said.

The pang of pain left and she smiled. These were all her friends and their families. She knew the little kids because they'd always stop by to eat or to say hello. She then started her okonomiyaki and got her business rolling. She then saw a group enter the restaurant. Akane and Ranma with Nabiki, Kasumi, Mr. Tendo and Mr. Saotome.

"Welcome!" She said as she gave them a smile.

"Ukyou! You're feeling better I suppose." Akane said.

"Yeah well, I took your advice." Ukyou said as she looked at the group. "Well, take a seat and eat! It's on the house."

"Thanks Ukyou!" Ranma said

The group then sat down and Ukyou then started with her okonomiyaki. As soon as she did the orders of all her customers, she decided to make some hot chocolate. She then walked to the kitchen and made as many mugs as possible. She then served them and everyone ate and smiled. Ukyou smiled as she saw all of her happy customers. She then busied herself with the bills of the other customers, and then as soon as everyone left, she cleaned up. Ranma, Akane and their family were still eating, taking their last bites and drink. They then stood up and walked over to Ukyou.

"Thanks for dinner Ukyou. It was delicious." Ranma said as he smiled at her,

"Good to see that you're feeling well." Akane said.

"Goodnight Ukyou." They said as they left.

"Don't forget! It's the Tendo Christmas party tomorrow!" Kasumi yelled.

"Thanks! Goodnight!" Ukyou replied as she waved goodbye.

She then looked up and saw snow starting to fall. A tear then fell from the corner of her eye.

"Ryouga, I wish you were here." She said as more tears ran down her face.

"Ukyou."

She then looked to where the voice came from and her eyes widened in surprise.