A/N: I originally planned two epilogues, but the second really doesn't fit in. So, I'm going to re-spin it as a short story. In the meantime, let's wrap up this story...

Epilogue: Revenge of the Kunoichi

Noa looked at the letter and checked it again. She had run it by many of her sisters to make sure it accomplished her intent – no more and no less. Lady Hoshi saw her study it and then place it down to wrap a book in the package she was sending. Hoshi went over to Noa and asked: "You've decided on this revenge then?"

"Yes, I think it's appropriate. I lose people on my list here or there, but Ranma's victory over me was a little too crushing – I wasn't even close, and I lost two people on the list in one go. Still, my list is a hobby, not life and death. And people should not be punished for choosing to pursue Love in any form. This satisfies my Honor nicely," Noa said.

"I agree," Hoshi replied. "It's just a little tweak to his nose, something he will not really mind, but he will notice. When you see him again, he will still think kindly towards you."

"Something else which is important to me," Noa said. "It will also serve as an introduction to Lady Akane for me. It won't make her think kindly toward me, but she will not take a dislike to me either. It might make her curious about me though."

Lady Hoshi gave Noa a wink and moved on. Noa read her letter one last time:

Hello Lady Akane,

We've never met, but I am the Kunoichi who tried and failed so miserably to seduce your husband-to-be. Please understand that I bear you or Ranma no ill will. I do want you to know that Ranma told me that he loved you and that you are his world. I am a very beautiful woman, but Ranma chose you and your inner and outer beauty over mine, and I'm sure he would decide in your favor over any woman. I think that's important for you to know. A Love like that is very beautiful in and of itself and should be treasured always. As time goes on, Life will always throw bumps and turns your way, but never doubt Ranma loves you.

Enclosed, is a copy of one of my favorite books. It has given me great enjoyment over time, and I hope it will serve both of you well. I have marked some of my favorite pages in the hopes it will provide great amusement. Please consider this an early wedding gift. If I get the chance, I will probably be at your wedding watching from the shadows and wishing you both happiness and joy with each other.

One day, I hope to make your acquaintance over a cup of coffee somewhere and ask you what your life is like. Until that day, I will remain an admirer from a distance.

Sincerely,

Lady Noa

"Really?!" Akane exclaimed alone in her room. Then she laughed at herself and re-read Noa's letter and the short note she had found in the book itself. "Sucker," she mocked. "You knew she was setting you up, but you trusted Ranma's assessment of her and he was dead on. Her revenge is interesting but ultimately harmless – just what she wanted."

Akane looked at the book again. It was a very complete sex instruction manual, containing parts of the Kama Sutra, sections on Tantric sex, and many other forms of sexual behavior. The parts that Noa had highlighted all featured sexual behavior between two women. The illustrations were strictly penciled-style drawings, but "someone" had colored the hair of the two women – one had blue-black hair and the other was a red-head. In between the pages was a second note from Noa:

Sorry Akane,

Maybe the idea was already in your head, but if not, it is now. This book will push it towards a reality. One day, you and Ranma will get curious enough to try some of these techniques – and I hope you enjoy them.

Ranma beat me so soundly, I needed to avenge myself. However, I really didn't want to hurt him or you – I meant the line about bearing you no ill will. When it came right down to it, I lost a game. No one died and no one got hurt except my pride. Plus, your husband/husband-to-be was gracious even in victory, giving me an excellent Martial Arts lesson. So, planting/encouraging the idea is my revenge.

Please keep in mind that I meant every word in my original letter. Be well.

Love,

Noa

Akane hadn't really thought about making love to Ranko. Curiously enough, the idea didn't bother her even though she really wasn't wired that way, but Ranma was always Ranma – Ranko was just a name of convenience for his female form, nothing more. Now, she admitted to herself that she was a little curious, but the truth was that she was far, far more interested in the idea of male-female interaction. Noa had planted the seed, but there was so much more to harvest first, so it would be a while. Still, no real harm done.

She read the original letter again and then put everything safely away into her closet until an appropriate time occurred – there was a lot in that book that she and Ranma could use (including right now at this point and time in their lives). As she closed the closet door, she hoped that one day she and Ranma would meet Noa in that coffee shop where they could talk about each other's lives.

A/N: And done! Sorry for the delay, but sometimes the real world gets in the way of hobbies. Thank you to everyone who left a review! Look for a short story featuring Konatsu within the next couple of weeks.