Enter Minori!

Vigorous Dragon of the White Lotus

Minori VS. Ranma: I'll win you back.

"SEMPAI!?" Akane and Ranma exclaimed as they looked at one another.

"Ma-Chan you decided to show up and cheer me on, after all." Minori said smugly as he smirked and puffed his muscular chest out.

Mai gave him a bored look," No, I'm actually here to make sure Ranma doesn't give you permanent damage."

Minori's chest deflated as he closed his eyes pouting," Mai, why do you have to be so heartless?" He strived over to her grabbing both of her hands into his. As he looked down at her with his smoldering look," I've traveled all this way." He quickly pulled her into his chest placing one hand on her waist as his other lifted her chin up so she looked him in the eye. "Just to see you."

Akane gushed as she placed both of her hands on her cheeks," Oh wow."

Ranma rolled his eyes," Oh geez."

Mai gave him a dead panned look an irk vein came out onto the back of her head," Yeah, that probably would've melted a couple of hearts and worked a bit better if you weren't groping me."

"HUH!?" Both Akane and Ranma looked down to see his hand on Mai's rear.

Akane's face fell and she frowned," Well he just shattered what he had going for him. Now he's just some pervert."

Ranma frowned," HEY! YA SICK PERVERT!"

Mai sighed closing her eyes and reaching behind her to pinch his hand, which she did and pulled in front of his face. "You lecherous punk."

Minori sheepishly smiled and scratched the back of his head," What can I say I really missed you." He sweat dropped and continued to smile guiltily. "Are you going to let go? It really hurts your nails are digging into me."

Mai dropped his hand and made her way over to Akane and Ranma. Akane and Mai looked at one another with the same annoyed dead panned look on their face.

"So he's a?"

Mai nodded," Yup."

"That just ruins."

Mai nodded," Unfortunately."

"He's an."

"Annoying pig," They both finished in unison sighing and nodding their heads.

Ranma glared at Mai," Why would you let yourself, stupid?"

Mai opened her eyes and looked at Ranma," Don't worry I had it under control." Mai smirked," Why? Were you jealous?"

Ranma blushed," Jealous? Of what some un-cute shorty."

Mai smirked," Yeah, sure." She leaned into his face," We are both aware that's a lie. I'm not un-cute and you're not so bad yourself."

Minori's easy going smile fell of his face as he glared at Ranma," Soatome, who do you think you are? How can a man live honorably, stealing another man's fiancé and then flirt with said fiancé in front of that man."

Ranma raised his eyebrows," Hey, it wasn't me."

"Be quiet." Minori began to pose with his staff and frowned now being completely serious." I will make you regret all the wrongs you've done to me."

Ranma got into his martial art stance," This is more like it."

In a flash Minori ran up to Ranma and in a split second was right in front of him.

Ranma's eyes widened. 'He's this fast? No way.' Ranma closed his eyes ready for the impact's force.

"Hold it."

Ranma peeked his eye open to see Minori's staff less than a few cm away from his face.

Minori froze and turned his head to see two girls; one with a giant spatula and the other with purple hair. Minori straightened himself out resting his staff on his shoulder." Who are you two?"

Ranma frowned," Ukyo, Shampoo what are you two doing here?"

Minori looked from Ranma to the two girls," How do you know these two girls?"

Ranma turned to look at Minori," Well ugh you see they're…"

Ukyo smiled," Oh Ranma, hunny, we came because we heard you were going to fight for Mai. And were here for support and to dress up the prize a bit."

Minori raised his eyebrow, "Hunny?"

Mai frowned," What do you mean by dress up?"

Shampoo smirked," You find out, soon."

And in a second, Ukyo and Shampoo sprung toward Mai. Mai looked bored as she allowed herself to be pulled away. Ukyo and Shampoo quickly tore of her clothes, dressed her up in costume, and bound her at the speed of light.

"All done." Shampoo said smirking.

Ukyo whistled," You look great."

Mai frowned and mumbled into the bound over her mouth. Everyone turned to see Mai in a bunny girl costume sitting in a large trophy that read 'New Guys Bride-To-Be'. But her ankles were bound together with ropes and her wrists were shackled in chains connected to the trophy.

Akane narrowed her eyes," I can see that there isn't any favorites to win."

"Well just so it won't be distracting and out of the way." Ukyo said as Shampoo lifted the giant trophy with a dead panned Mai. They walked over to Minori and glared at him.

"You win, you get Mai all to self." Shampoo stated.

"Yeah, well be here just in case you need a little help."

Minori smiled," Thanks."

"Hey what are you talking about? Are we goanna fight or what?"

Ukyo smiled over at Ranma," Hehehe Sorry, we'll get out of your way."

Shampoo tossed the trophy to the outside lining the middle of the ring. Mai glared at both girls.

"Are you ready to taste defeat, Soatome?"

Ranma smirked," Only on your half." Ranma narrowed his eyes. 'I underestimated you before but not now I know you have speed.'

"Agh," Minori dodged Ranma's flying fist. Minori smirked," Hm, you're pretty fast but not as fast as me."

Ranma's eyes widened as Minori quickly disappeared before him and reappeared behind him as he swiped Ranma's feet from under him as he kneed his stomach.

Ranma groaned in pain as he hit the floor.'Okay he's not only fast he also has a heavy hit.'

"YES!"

"GO MINORI!"

" RANMA!" Akane glared at both girls." Who's side are you two on?"

"Minori's, duh, we don't Ran-Chan to keep Mai as one of his fiancés. You have to feel the same way too." Ukyo said as if it were obvious.

"Akane sometimes you too too stupid." Shampoo said as she shook her head.

Akane glared at her," HEY!" But the three girl quarrel was soon interrupted by a shout.

"Get up Soatome! IF that's all you've got then you shouldn't even consider having Mai as your fiancé."

Mai glared down at him. 'Come on Ranma, make this sucker go home.'

Ranma stood up," You haven't seen nothing yet." Ranma stood up straight and whipped his cheek with the back of his hand.

Minori smirked as he chuckled deeply," Very well Soatome. You should be aware that they call me the Vigorous Dragon of the White Lotus. Kurosawa House of Illusion Martial Arts Secret attack: Morohanotsurugi!" And with that Minori swung his staff around and broke it into two pieces.

Ranma's eyes," No way. He's staff just turned into two steel katanas."

Minori smirked as he used them as attachments to his arms. And continued to swing them at Ranma all they could see were two blurs.

Akane gasped. 'Don't get hurt, dummy.'

Ranma continued to jump back and watch Minori's liquid movement. 'Just give me one opening…GOT YA!' With that Ranma kicked Minori's wrist causing him to yelp and let his katana fly out of his hands and land on the ground before Akane.

"What the heck, it's not a sword." Akane continued to stare at the wooden rod painted silver.

Minori quickly got rid of the other. "Okay now you're asking for it. No more tricks ill defeat you with my bare hands." Minori let out a quick shout as he shoot himself off the ground and into the air above Ranma," Dorgan no buresu."

"Dragon's breath. Oh no Ranma, hunny, watch out."

"HIYA, Ranma."

Akane held her breath as she saw Minori opened his mouth and in an instant fire began to pour out of his mouth and rain over Ranma. Ranma quickly rolled out of the way. "Hey what happened to no more tricks?"

Minori landed with a smirk, "That's simple to explain. I lied."

"Let's see if you're still smirking after I get you!" With that Ranma ran straight in toward Minori.

Mai's eyes widened, 'Play close attention to his moments, Ranma.'

Minori stood still as he reached into his pocket unflinchingly," Dorgan no-"

But before he can fully get it out Ranma's eyes narrowed in on his hand in his pocket slowly coming out. And without a single thought Ranma leaped kicking whatever it was in his hand out and by surprise added a punch directly to Minori's cheek. At impact Minori's eyes widened, 'How did he?' Without another thought Ranma lifted his other leg to hit Minori directly under the chin. Causing the boy to flip into the air and land in a crouch.

He rubbed his jaw and sneered at Ranma," Nice speed." With that he stood back up and spit behind him.

The jug that flew out of his hand and landed by Akane's feet and out came out. "Kerosene?" And in a flash it all hit Akane. 'Kurosawa House of Illusion Martial Arts'. He cupped her hands around her mouth," Ranma! He's an illusionist all before he strikes his moves he uses allusions to distract you!"

Mai smiled widely, 'Akane your a smart, smart girl.'

"Huh," Ranma turned back form looking over his shoulder at Akane. "Illusionist, huh?" He smirked," Got it. Now I know."

Minori frowned," No matter without my delusions ill still beat you, Soatome."

*Cue Ranma Break Song*

"Finally here." Ryoga looked up at the sky shielding his eyes with his hands away from the sun. He watched as a couple of birds flew by. He continued out of the tree foliage. "Okinawa, Maybe I can pick up some sweet here and send them back to Akane." He sighed happily as he smiled," Oh, Akane, how I wish you were here with me. How I miss hearing your sweet voice."

"Get him, Ranma!"

Ryoga blinked rapidly in confusion as he turned his head. "Ranma?" He turned to the right and saw an open lot with a couple figures in it. He clearly made out," Akane? What are you two doing her in Okinawa? Or maybe I just never made it out of Nerima." With that depressing thought Ryoga dropped his head in shame and began his venture to the open lot.

He walked unseen and stood beside some giant trophy. He looked up and saw. "Mai?" She was wearing bunny ears and seemed to be chained to her spot.

Main turned down to see Ryoga. She lifted a hand and gave him a small wave.

Ryoga raised an eyebrow," What's going on?"

Mai pointed down to the fighting pair and then to herself.

Ryoga nodded," Oh those two are fighting over you, seeing as you're the prize?"

Mai nodded.

"Oh, Hi Ryoga. I didn't see you there." Akane walked over to stand beside Ryoga.

Ryoga snapped his head around and a giant goofy smile appeared on his face; as he flushed and fiddled with his fingers. "Oh h-hey Akane. What are you doing here?"

Mai lifted an eyebrow, 'What do we have here?'

Akane frowned," Watching Ranma fight Minori."

"Minori?"

"The guy in green. He's one of Mai's suitors form China. He wants Ranma gone."

Ryoga nodded and frowned as he grumbled to himself," Don't we all."

Akane turned to look at Ryoga with curiosity,"Hm what was that?"

Ryoga blushed and scratched the back of his neck," Oh uh nothing. Hehehehe."

Akane nodded and looked back at the two as Ryoga let out a quick sigh.

Ranma smirked at the now panting Minori. "Now that I know your little tricks you aint that big tough anymore."

Minori frowned," Dodge this with your big mouth." Minori reached into his pocket and brought out three small green balls and threw them down to Ranma's feet. Where once they hit the ground they went up and exploded; emitting thick green fog.

Ranma covered his mouth and leaped into the air, only to be brought back down by a flying spatula.

Akane glared over to an 'innocently' whistling Ukyo. "Hey, what was that?!"

The fog cleared up to show Ranma laying on the ground coughing into his hand. Minori stood over him. "It's time to get this over with." Minori reached behind his back with both arms. And swung something big and heavy over his head.

An 'innocent' Shampoo 'accidently' kicked a stream of dirt over to Ranma's face getting into his eyes. "Aghh!" Ranma's hands instantly flew to his eyes as he curled his legs up backward somersaulting himself into a crouch as he rubbed heartily at his eyes.

Akane balled her fists as she shouted at the two on the other side of the ring. "Quite it you two!"

Ranma slowly opened his eyes and shrieked in shock as he fell back on his rear. He glared over to Minori," What the hell are ya trying to do, kill me!" Ranma turned to glare at Minori's Kanabo, that is now stood emitted into the spot he once was. It was gigantic and wooden while the shaft was metal covered in blunted round spikes. "That aint no illusion."

Mai glared over at the two inferring girls. She was beyond annoyed they had no right in interfering with a battle that does not concern them in anyway. Mai quickly broke her wrist restraints and stood up breaking the binding of her ankles. As she stood in the trophy cup. Everyone's head snapped to the sound of breaking metal; Ukyo's and Shampoo's eyes widening. As they all saw Mai jumped and landed between Ukyo and Shampoo, and Ranma and Minori. Mai even with her short stature glared menacingly at Shampoo and Ukyo who both involuntarily flinched back.

Mai tore the bond off her mouth. "Will you to stop interfering. And understand RANMA IS MY FIANCE!"

Ukyo and Shampoo snapped out of there shock and glared back at the girl.

"You're not the only one sister."

"Ranma my Fiancé too."

Mai nodded as she glared at the two," Yes, that's true but see at the moment what fiancé he's fighting for the most."

Both girls gasped and eyes slightly watered.

"This not over."

"We'll fight for Ranma, hunny."

Mai shrugged and began to walk over to Akane and Ryoga," Don't have to. Take the hints and see the real girl he wants. And let me give you a hint it neither of you two."

The girl's eyes widened as they looked over to a fighting Ranma and Minori.

Mai was too far to hear them but that didn't stop them.

Shampoo and Ukyo looked at one another. "What a brute."

Mai smiled over to Akane," Hey Akane, Ryoga." She rolled her shoulder," Gosh, it feels good to get that off my chest."

Akane gave her a bit of a forced smile," Yeah, I'm glad you feel better." 'Because I sure don't.'

Mai stood in between Akane and Ryoga and continued to look at the fight going on.

"This has been going on to long."

Ranma smirked," Then lets end this." And then frowned as he pointed to Mai and then to himself," MAI, IS MY FIANCE AND NOBODY IS GONNA GET INBETWEEN THAT. I'M GONNA BE THE ONE TO TAKE HER DOWN."

Mai grew a dead panned face," Oh how romantic of you. "

Akane frowned and looked to the ground.

Ryoga looked over at a sad Akane and then glared at Ranma,' If this Minori guy doesn't finish you then I will. I can let you keep hurting Akane.'

Mai shouted at him before he flew blindly to Minori," Find his weakness and exploit it." And idea suddenly hit Ranma and he smirked. 'He's an annoying pig.' "Hey, Minori look at these."

"Huh." Minori turned to face Ranma who now stood behind an unsuspecting Mai. And to Minori's imagination pulled down her top to flash him Mai's breast. Mai gasped and covered herself up. But it was two late Minori saw everything. He stood hunched over with a wide opened toothy girl on his face as his nose looked like a running faucet of blood.

Ranma smirked," Now's my chance." Ranma quickly ran. "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire." Minori was too much in daze that he wasn't able to dodge a single fist, and Ranma ended it in a flash with a round house kick to his chin. Causing Minori to fly into the air and land on his back a couple feet away groaning.

Ranma smiled," Yes, I did it." He turned to a fuming Akane and Mai (who now stood beside him). "I did it Mai and I couldn't have done it without your sacrifice."

Mai frowned angrily as her face flushed," It wasn't a sacrifice I just told you to find a blind side on him not to use me as a distraction, YOU JERK!" And with that Mai kicked him into the tree behind them. Ranma hit the tree so hard it cut it in half with a twitching Ranma under it.

Mai sighed as she lowered her leg from its potion in the air.

Ryoga grumbled with wide eyes," I guess that's one way to win."

Akane frowned furiously," He got what he deserved."

Minori groaned and sat up.

Mai turned to look at him as he stood up and stared directly at her. His face twisted into determination," I will never give up on you, you know. I'm going on a training journey and once I get stronger I'll come back for you." And with that Minori walked away.

Mai frowned and placed her hand on her forehead," He's always been so dramatic."

Akane gasped," Didn't you find that heartwarming? I mean he isn't ready to give you up just yet. Isn't that endearing?"

Mai shook her head," Nope, I don't like empty promises." Mai then turned to look at a now sitting up groaning Ranma, whom looks really beat up. "You've really improved. Minori is one of my strongest suitors. Maybe you will defeat me, one day." And with that she walked away.

Ranma smirked," You know I will. Then you'll have to marry me!"

Akane frowned," Minori is her weakest suitor." And with that Ranma fell back onto his back. "Let's see if Ryoga will help you home because I'm sure not!" And with that Akane turned on her heel and walked away.

Ryoga looked down at Ranma. He picked up a branch and 'accidently' dropped it back onto Ranma in turn who howled out in pain. "Oops sorry." Ryoga said plainly.

. . . .

"Akane, I brought some sweets and tea."

Akane looked up to see Mai with a tray of sweets and two cups of tea. She moved over so Mai can sit beside her. "Wow they look great."

Mia nodded and smiled," I know, right." And with that Mai dug in.

Akane grabbed a sweet but began to play with it in her hands," Mai, can I ask you something."

Mai nodded with her mouth full. She swallowed," Sure."

"Uh, well I was wondering do you really hate Minori."

Mai smiled and shook her head," No, I don't hate him. I'm just not interested in him in a romantic way anymore. I mean he's just not my type, I'd rather marry a guy I can at least like. I like a guy who is sweet, chivalrous, and a little bit goofy. A guy who says I don't need to be strong anymore so that he can take care of me. I can't stand a serious macho conceited competitive jerk."

"So not Ranma?" Akane asked shyly.

Mai smirked knowingly," No definitely not Ranma. He'll always want me to train and I don't want that." Mai pretended to inspect a sweet when she really was watching Akane from the corner of her eyes," Beside he's all yours."

Akane blushed," Ugh w-what! No-no t-that wasn't what I meant?"

Mai lifted her cup to her lips hiding a knowing smile as she rolled her eyes happily," Whatever you say."