Ranma and his twin sister Sakura, share in the curse that befalls Ranma and his father. The relationship between siblings is tested as Ranma and Sakura learn more about each other despite being twins. Can the schools be united under one banner when the Saotomes are in the equation?
I do not own Ranma ½, this is the sole property of Rumiko Takahashi
Reviews would be appreciated since they will give me ideas of how to proceed with the story. I am trying to make this different, yet funny. I have read too many where the characters are at each other's throats. This is just a different point of view.
The Saotome Twins by Jusenkyo (Manny Miller)
Chapter Seven: Am I in Hell
Mayuka wondered what had caused Sakura to make such an exclamation. "I hope the date is going better than our, ahem "date" with Kuno. That was a freaking disaster,"
"Any date would be better than going out with Kuno." She heard Teyo think. Mayuka smiled as she was adding soap to her hair.
Mayuka then looked at the tub and wished she could get into the tub. "I wonder if I was to get into the tub and change, how would Teyo/Sakura explain her presence and attire in the restaurant if I did?" Said Mayuka aloud. "I can't have him hearing those thoughts, he would kill me when he returned. Sister, my love, you are so lucky I don't have a mean streak."
Mayuka finished washing up using cold water so she would not accidentally trigger the transformation. "Are you enjoying your date, sis?
A few moments passed before she heard Teyo think, "Yes, I am having a lovely time and wish this night would never end." Teyo thought sarcastically.
"Teyo. You do realize I am in the bathroom at the moment? I could take a hot bath right now."
"You wouldn't dare!?" feverishly thought Teyo sweating like crazy.
"Oh, I would dare. You are just lucky I do not have a mean streak. Have a good night Teyo."
Teyo listened for more from Mayuka but did not hear or feel anything. However, a few moments later Mayuka heard Teyo say, "Oh boy."
********** Okonomiyaki Restaurant, Nerima **********
"A Yen for your thoughts Teyo" asked Sayuri.
It was a few moments before Teyo broke his concentration and looked at Sayuri. Forgetting where he was for a moment, he looked her up and down. She smiled when Teyo looked at her. "Is he really checking me out, this is so wild. I never would have thought this would progress this fast." Squealed Sayuri.
"I was just noticing that you are really beautiful, and I like being here with you." Said Teyo. "I can't believe I just said that." Remarked Teyo noticing Sayuri's reaction.
"I can't believe it either. I am glad you came to visit. I am also glad I had the courage to ask you out, Teyo. I mean normally it is not done this way. The men usually take the lead. I know we're supposed to act demure, but-" Sayuri rambled. She reached forward grabbed his arm and scooted closer. Sayuri then laid her head on his shoulder and sighed contently as she leaned against him.
"Oh boy," thought Teyo and Sayuri.
They finished their meal and the waiter asked if they wanted dessert. Teyo looked at Sayuri, she was looking at the menu with a longing expression. "Um, let me ask the lady first, okay?" stalled Teyo.
Hearing him but wanting to talk to him more, she waited for Teyo to ask her. "Would you like a dessert to take home or eat here Sayuri?"
She smiled still holding his arm and purred in his ear, "Either would be nice, as long as we share it."
"She would like one of the desserts to go please."
Once the waiter had taken the order he walked away. Teyo slowly slid down the seat. Sayuri mistaking his intentions slid down with him and wrapped her arms around his torso holding him closer. "Did you have something else in mind Teyo? I know we just met but I do not mind at all."
Teyo dialed into what was happening and almost pulled away. He did not because he knew that would have made her think he did not like her.
"What did you think I was-," stammered Teyo before embracing Sayuri as she climbed into his lap, straddling, and kissing him very quickly and deeply.
He was so caught off guard that he still had his mouth open when she began the kiss. He also embraced her accidentally thinking she would fall if he did not. He also was going to say something when her tongue entered his mouth and he caressed it with his before realizing what had just happened.
"Sayuri?" He asked breaking the kiss.
"Yes Teyo," purred Sayuri, placing her head on his shoulder and relaxing her body after the kiss ended.
"You know we are in a public place, and public displays of affection are not usual unless we are married." Implored Teyo.
"I am a free-spirited girl, and you are a strong-willed and handsome man, I don't mind if you don't mind." cooed Sayuri.
"I mean it does not bother me at all. I am just not sure this is the place to be doing this." Abashedly mumbled Teyo.
"Where do you have in mind, since I can see and feel that you have something else in mind." Mentioned Sayuri.
Teyo realizing where she was sitting and what she was feeling quickly lifted her up and placed her next to him, and subtly adjusted his problem. Looking up at Sayuri she was blushing as brightly as the Cherry Blossoms in the Spring.
"I am sorry, Teyo. I did not mean to embarrass you by mentioning that." Stated Sayuri as she looked down into Teyo's lap.
"I am not embarrassed by that. I was just not expecting it to happen." Stammered Teyo blushing crimson.
Teyo jumped a little when the waiter appeared and placed the dessert, they had ordered on the table in front of them.
"I'll be back in a moment Teyo-Kun, I need to freshen up." Cooed Sayuri as she walked in the direction of the bathroom.
"Me too, oh boy." Thought Teyo.
"Something wrong sis?" asked Mayuka.
"Mayuka, nothing's wrong and everything's wrong." Thought Teyo.
"Tell me about it when you get here." Stated Mayuka.
"Sayuri is getting a little too close to me." Hurriedly thought Teyo.
"Define close to me please," asked Mayuka.
"She sat in my lap, kissed me, and felt me getting excited." Screamed Teyo into her mind.
"I did not think you would fall for her that quickly, I would help but I already have a fiancé." Added Mayuka.
"I am going to kill you when I get there." Warned Teyo.
"Why are you so dead set on being an only child? I thought you loved me." Thought Mayuka.
"I do love you brother dear; I am just going to go there and rip your nuts off and feed them to you."
"Considering the problem, you just mentioned I think someone else wants yours more," cooed Mayuka. "Besides, at the moment I don't have any nuts, you do."
Thankfully, Mayuka was nowhere nearby to see the look of shock on his face. "I'm ready Teyo-Kun, have you paid the bill?" asked Sayuri.
Teyo turned to her and realized she had put on a darker shade of red lipstick and applied some more blush to her cheeks. "You look radiant, Sayuri," Teyo mentioned admiring her. She coyly turned around a couple of times and then reached for his hand and held it as she sat next to him.
Teyo cut the dessert into two smaller slices. He placed one in front of Sayuri, and one in front of himself. Sayuri took a fork and cut a piece of the pie they had ordered and reached forward to feed it to Teyo. "May I?" asked Sayuri.
"Yes, you may Sayuri." Whispered Teyo. As she fed Teyo, she noticed he had a slight blush on his cheeks as he ate.
Following her lead, Teyo picked up his fork and offered her a piece of his dessert as well. Sayuri batted her eyes as she leaned forward and ate the proffered dessert. "Mmmmmmm," cooed Sayuri as she savored the dessert and continued holding Teyo's other hand.
"I am really loving this, aren't you Teyo?"
Teyo watching her nodded and cut another piece and fed her again. "Yes, I am enjoying the date."
Sayuri basked in the glow as they finished their dessert. "I think we're done here. Would you like to take a walk before I take you home?"
Sayuri blushed and still holding his hand stood and started leading him to the front of the restaurant. "Hang on," he quickly turned and placed 2,000 yen on the table for the server for the nice meal and service. "Did you like the service Sayuri?" Asked Teyo taking her hand again.
"Yes, I did Teyo-Kun," placing her head on his shoulder again and walking right beside him.
Before leaving they stopped at the front of the restaurant and paid the bill. "Was everything to your liking, Mr. Saotome?" Asked the host.
"Yes sir, everything was great, and the company made this experience even better, thanks." Added Teyo squeezing Sayuri's hand. Feeling the pressure, she softly returned the squeeze as she lead them from the restaurant to the park.
After a few moments of walking, they entered the park, Teyo looked at the clock and saw that it was 2200 hours.
"Sayuri, when do you have to be back home?" Smiling and giggling, "I do not have to be home until around midnight since today is Friday."
"Oh, good to know," Teyo said pondering his next move.
"Teyo," Teyo turned his head and look around. Sayuri noticed he had turned around.
"Teyo, are you looking for someplace to sit? I know a good place we can go to; no one will bother us at this hour." Nodded Sayuri leading him to the playground.
Absentmindedly he allowed her to lead him to the playground. "Teyo." Looking around again, he realized it was in his head.
"Yes. Mayuka. Can't you hear I am trying to deal with a problem here?"
"Yes, you told me about the problem, but that is best handled in private." Stated Mayuka.
"That is not the problem I am talking about, and you know it." Screamed Teyo into her mind.
"I know, but if you want tips on the other problem, I can help you when you get here."
"Mayuka. Please. Shut. Up about that." Pleaded Teyo.
"Okay, Okay, I will school you on handling that problem when you get here, until then do you need help with your situation?" asked Mayuka sitting by the window of the Tendo house.
"That would be lovely." Stated Teyo loudly.
"Good Teyo, I have always liked this spot too. I hope you like it as I do." Smiled Sayuri.
Teyo realized he had spoken those words aloud and answered a question he did not even hear Sayuri ask. "Teyo did you hear me, I asked if you needed any help with your situation?" repeated Mayuka.
"I have reason to believe I might have made the situation worse." Thought Teyo, as Sayuri "guided" him to the bench off to the side of the area used as a skating rink in the winter.
"What are you talking about Teyo?" asked Mayuka perplexed.
"Um, I think Sayuri, pulled me into the park and wants to spend some "quality time" together. If you know what I mean?" He mentioned as Sayuri again sat in his lap.
"Oh, I get it, you want some alone time, you got it, have fun." Added Mayuka.
"Teyo was not able to keep the look of shock off his face when he dialed back into reality and realized Sayuri was in his lap and was grinding against his "manhood" that was now fully awake. Teyo looked from his lap to Sayuri's face and saw she was smiling as if nothing was amiss.
Sayuri sitting in his lap and straddling him again. She took his hands and placed them in her lap as she leaned forward and kissed Teyo just like she did in the restaurant. "I wonder if he notices where our hands are?"
Teyo still with a shocked look on his face, was not quick enough to head her off and was kissed just as deeply as before. Just like before he accidentally played with her tongue as he was about to say something. Moving Teyo's hands Sayuri placed them around her waist as she leaned into the kiss.
After a few seconds, Sayuri broke the kiss and placed her head on Teyo's shoulder again sighing contentedly. Teyo could only hold her to make sure she did not fall out of his lap.
"Anyone ever told you, you are a good kisser Teyo?" As she was batting her eyes.
Teyo quickly shook his head. "You are really good; are there any other things you are good at we can explore on our next date?" Asked Sayuri.
Teyo was still holding her when he slumped onto the bench taking Sayuri with him. Sayuri feeling the insistent pulling landed softly on his chest, and she felt the taut muscles under his shirt as she lay on top of him.
"I was hoping to save some of this for next time, but is this what you really want Teyo?" asked Sayuri with an innocent look in her eyes.
"No, Sayuri, we can save this for next time. I was just getting tired and really need to get home and get some rest. It has been a long day. Are you not tired as well?"
"I am a little, but resting here with you would be just as comfortable," Sayuri mentioned as she snuggled into his arms. Teyo instinctively wrapped his arms securely around her body as she cuddled him.
"A few more minutes and then I'll take you home, is that okay Sayuri?"
"That would be fine, I am growing to really like you Teyo, I hope the kisses were not too forward. I know I am supped to be demure but sometimes I cannot hold these feelings in. When I first saw you, my heart skipped a beat, and I am glad my boldness lead to us having a really good evening like this." Smiled Sayuri as she lifted herself into a straddling position.
Teyo felt her shimmy a little as she pressed onto his manhood again. Looking at her, she smiled and then moved and stood up and straightened out her skirt. She then reached her hand out for Teyo to take. Looking at her hand he sat up and placed his hand in hers and allowed himself to be pulled upright and straight into another kiss he was not expecting. "If I did not know any better, I would think she was a martial artist because she is fast." Thought Teyo.
He waited a few seconds for Mayuka to pipe in with her two cents. No answers or thoughts interrupted their kiss as he waited for Mayuka to say something. Sayuri broke the kiss and pulled Teyo from his wonderment into a walk that lead them out of the park and towards her house.
After another few moments of walking, Sayuri stopped in front of a small house two blocks from the park. "I'm home, I had a great time, I am looking forward to the movie tomorrow." Began Sayuri. "When are you and Mayuka going back home?"
Teyo thought for a moment before mentioning, "Sunday, we have to be back to school ourselves."
"Oh. So, you are leaving after Sunday afternoon?" asked Sayuri.
"Yes, I still have some schoolwork I have to get to then. We will see each other again though." Added Teyo.
"Ooh I hope so, I hope it ends as tonight did. Have a good night Teyo." She reached forward and kissed him again just like before but then also on the cheek as she turned and walked into the house waving at him.
Absentmindedly Teyo waved back and turned and slowly walked back to the Tendo house. He ran everything through his mind and wondered where he had gone wrong. "How the hell do I get myself into these problems?"
"I have no idea. However, hearing and seeing how the date went, you really enjoyed yourself." Piped in Mayuka.
"As for the whether she's a martial artist or not comment from earlier, I would think she is, since she is the Captain of the gymnastics team. She also seems to have gotten the better of you." Thought Mayuka.
"Why didn't you answer my thought earlier?" furiously thought Teyo breaking into a run.
"I did not want to interrupt the happy couple." Laughed Mayuka as she was thinking.
"What the hell makes you think we are a happy couple?" asked Teyo as the Tendo house came into sight.
"For one thing I think she kissed you three or four times based on the completely confused thoughts I received from you during your date. Also, you did not exactly stop her from kissing you a single time." Added Mayuka standing up and walking into the room from the window.
"If I remember myself, Kuno kissed you at least twice on your date based on the angry thoughts I received from you." Intoned Teyo.
"True, but unlike Akane and me, you actually liked it. I heard your thoughts little sis."
"Ranma, you do realize I am going to kill you," Teyo mentioned through gritted teeth as he bounded up to the window Mayuka had just vacated.
"Before we talk about one of us becoming an only child again, you want to bathe? We haven't done so, and I miss our time together." Teyo softened a little but nodded and walked to their bags and pulled out some clothes to wear.
"We can compare notes and tell each other about your date and our disastrous outing with Kuno."
"You mean date, right?" corrected Teyo smiling.
"If I meant to say date, I would have said date, since I did not say date, it was a freaking outing, nothing more, okay sis." Added Mayuka now gritting her teeth.
Teyo smiled leaving the room. They walked into the bathroom and prepared for their bath.
They entered the changing room and quickly stripped down and entered the bathroom. A few moments later both were doused with cold water and were promptly applying soap to each other. "How did you not throw up when Kuno kissed your hand?" inquired Teyo.
Rinsing and placing the bucket on the floor, they both entered the tub. "It took everything in me, not to kick him in the nuts again" smiled a now male Ranma sitting on the other side of the tub.
"How did you like being kissed by a girl." Asked Ranma watching his sister intently.
"I'll admit, I was not expecting it, but it was definitely better than being kissed by Kuno," Sakura noted.
"I would have to agree with you on that one," Ranma stated sitting back and closing his eyes as they lounged in the tub. A few minutes later, Ranma and Sakura noticed that the water was getting cooler.
Ranma still listened as Sakura detailed some of the things he did not know about. He started smiling because he had a feeling Sakura liked girls as well as boys. "Sakura, can I ask a question?"
Sakura sighed loudly, but leveled her gaze on Ranma, "Yes I actually liked the kiss, but I am not sure I enjoyed what it means."
Ranma contemplated this a moment. "Do you like boys as well?"
Sakura quickly answered, "Of course I like boys, but it seems like I may also like girls too. I just find it strange, I never thought I would like it."
"Well sis, now that you've tried it," Ranma stated exiting the tub, and getting his towel. He reached up and threw Sakura hers, as she also stood in the tub. "How does this change your plans for your next date tomorrow?"
Sakura toweled off her hair and then wrapped it, walked over, and picked up another towel. "I have not thought about it yet, and what about your plans with Kuno on Sunday at the movies?"
"Like you, I have no idea what I'm going to do since Akane will not be there to help if I accidentally slip up and do something wrong," Ranma stated as he left the bathroom and entered the changing room. "Besides, she has her own problems, her dancing date is tomorrow night," added Ranma.
"When are they dancing? Asked Sakura.
Before Ranma could answer, "Oh crap! I never told Sayuri when our date to the movies would be." Added Sakura.
"I think he said it was in the afternoon, I think?" Stated Ranma. "I guess we'll know when the limo arrives tomorrow afternoon or evening." Grumbled Ranma.
Sakura watched as Ranma reached over and pulled down some hosiery and lingerie, and handed them to her. "Akane said that these have to be washed by hand, so I did this earlier when I got back from being out with Akane and Kuno. I hope this is, okay?"
Sakura reached forward and taking the items placed them on the table. She then walked over and hugged Ranma, and laughed aloud as she held him.
Taken aback, Ranma wondered what he had done wrong. "Is everything okay, Sakura?"
"Huh, yeah. Everything is fine, I was just thinking about when Kuno kissed both of you and I saw your looks and I think you both held back. Personally, I would have kicked him in the giblets just as hard as I kicked him a few days ago." Continued Sakura laughing harder than before.
Ranma thinking about how Kuno looked then also started laughing and embraced his sister harder as they continued getting dressed. A few minutes after dressing and blow-drying her hair Sakura and Ranma walked out of the bathroom. Ranma had his arm on Sakura's waist and Sakura was hanging onto him like Sayuri was hanging onto her earlier.
"As for your problem earlier Sakura, if you haven't already, I can show you how to "handle" that type of problem in the future." Ranma could not move fast enough. Sakura punched him in the stomach nearly knocking him over and since he was holding her, she nearly fell down with him.
"I was not talking about THAT problem I do not need pointers on how to "handle" that problem."
"Oh so, you already know what to do," snickered Ranma as he tried to dance away from Sakura when she tried to kick him. "I said I would never kick you like I had kicked you when we were at Jusenkyo, but I can make an exception."
"Yes. You. Can. Just remember what happened when I kicked you back." Added Ranma smiling.
"I do not want to think about that, that really hurt," Sakura stated wincing as she held her abdomen.
"Sis, they would be right about here actually," pointed Ranma indicating her throat. Sakura fumed as she stood upright and walked towards Ranma as he backpedaled from her.
"I know exactly where they are Ranma, would you like to guess where yours will be when I kick yours?" Ranma continued backpedaling and held his hands in front of himself just in case she got a lucky hit in.
"I love you, sis, remember we both hate Kuno and feel sorry for Akane, and her date tomorrow." Sheepishly mentioned Ranma.
"You are so lucky I do feel that way for her. She can take care of herself. I mean, she helped you a couple of times, didn't she?" "Ranma still protecting the boys, nodded his head.
********** The Next Day - Tendo Training Hall **********
Ranma charged at Sakura and missed hitting her with a forward kick. Sensing he was going to kick, Sakura vaulted over Ranma and landed on his other side. Akane watching prepared a kick of her own to the landing Sakura. Sensing Akane's intentions, Sakura landed facing her and blocks her roundhouse kick, and promptly sweeps her foot catching Akane and causing her to fall to the floor. She then focused on Ranma, continued her sweep, and caught Ranma as well. Ranma using his momentum did a side roll back into a standing position.
Akane prepared for another defensive strike when she heard clapping. They all stopped, looked up, and saw Kasumi, Nabiki, Soun, and Genma watching as the kids sparred. "Akane, you should have expected a defensive maneuver from Sakura since she was going to land in front of you. Ranma expected it and used the momentum and was able to get back to his feet." Mentioned Soun.
Akane hearing her Sensei/father speaking could only bow and say "Yes, Sensei." Ranma and Sakura watched the exchange and looked from Soun to their father. He was just sitting there watching as the kids sparred.
Not saying anything, the teens began to towel off and get ready for breakfast. "Speaking of anticipating moves Akane, did Kuno say when he was going to pick you up to go dancing?" asked Sakura.
Akane thought for a second, "No, actually he had mentioned a time, I don't remember when though."
Looking at her father she asked him, "Daddy when do the dance halls open today?" asked Akane toweling off some sweat.
Soun looking at the paper, read for a few moments. "The Nerima dance hall opens at 1100, so I guess you should be ready just in case he's early."
Akane gulped loudly thinking about dancing with an octopus named Kuno. Sakura watched her, "I do not need to be able to read your mind to know you are not happy being out with Kuno again, are you?"
Akane shivered at the thought of his hands touching her. "No, I am not happy but unfortunately, I technically agreed to the dance since it sounded like I asked to go."
"I know the feeling, I did the same thing but not wanting him to touch me, I mentioned the movies." Added Ranma.
"After breakfast, let's see what we can get you into since you are going to be dancing with Upperclassman Kuno," laughed Nabiki.
"I love and hate you right now Nabiki. I swear you are having fun at my expense." Murmured Akane.
"3000 yen and I will make sure someone is there to make sure he does not get too handsy with you." Chided Nabiki extending her hand.
"From your own sister! Nabiki how could you?" asked an exasperated Akane as she walked into the dining room and sat down on the floor.
"Hey, good help in these situations does not come cheap. Especially on short notice and on a Saturday." Mentioned Nabiki.
Kasumi walked in and brought a tray loaded with breakfast. "Are you sure you don't want someone there that can help in case things get out of hand Akane?" asked Kasumi placing the tray on the table.
"You mean when he starts using his hands don't you Kasumi." Added Nabiki.
"I would think Akane would not let her date do anything inappropriate on the second date now would she?" asked Kasumi as she sat down for breakfast.
"Maybe, not the second, but what about the third one, huh Kasumi?" mentioned Nabiki turning to look at Kasumi.
Kasumi stood upright and thought for a few moments. "Oh my. I still do not think he will do anything wrong. I hope."
"Unless Akane really wants him to. Right Akane?" laughed Nabiki.
Akane nearly choked as she watched Nabiki burst into fits of laughter.
Kasumi covered her mouth and stared admonishingly at Nabiki. "Nabiki, this is Akane you are talking about." Nabiki turned away and left the room still laughing.
Akane ate her breakfast thinking about her impending date with Kuno. "I will deal with Kuno if he tries anything, okay Kasumi? Nabiki does not know what she is talking about." Added Akane finishing her small breakfast of Soba noodles, dumplings, and tea.
"Are you going to get ready for your "outing" as Ranma put it yesterday when I spoke to him?" asked Sakura as she also finished eating.
Not really paying attention Akane stared straight ahead of her but nodded her head. Sakura seeing her demeanor looked at Kasumi and smiled as she put her finger to her lips. Kasumi watched as Sakura moved next to Akane. "Can I dress you in some of Ranma's clothes that he had me wear when I changes gender?" asked Sakura watching Akane.
Akane hearing that someone was talking to her nodded but still was lost in thought. "Let's go then," mentioned Sakura.
"Sure" was all Akane said as she stood up and started walking up the stairs still in a daze. Sakura motioned for Kasumi to follow them.
The three girls walked up the stairs. Sakura went into the guest room she shared with her brother and father. Akane walked in after her followed by Kasumi.
Sakura then walked over to the closet and pulled out some of the clothes Ranma gave her to wear when she was a guy. Akane still in a stupor looked around the room not really seeing it. She then looked at the clothes Sakura had laid out and immediately came to herself. "What the hell is that?" She asked pointing at the Chinese shirt and pants Sakura had placed on the futon.
"The clothes you said I could dress you into for your outing with Kuno." Smiled Sakura, barely holding in her laughter.
Kasumi covered her mouth, turned her head, and coughed a couple of times, to hide her attempt at stifling her laughter. "I think they look genuinely nice don't you think so Akane? Asked Kasumi after regaining her control. Akane merely stared at the clothes then at Sakura and finally at Kasumi.
"I am not going to wear that," nearly yelled Akane pointing at the Chinese clothes.
"Why not, you promised." Cooed Sakura. Kasumi choked holding back, tears filled her eyes as she dabbed them with her apron.
Akane looked at the clothes again. "When did I promise?" yelled Akane.
"When we finished with breakfast. Don't you remember?" asked Sakura smiling again.
"No, I don't remember agreeing to this. Kasumi please tell her I did not promise to wear that." Pleaded Akane looking from the clothes to Kasumi.
Kasumi barely holding on, could only shake her head before saying, "You actually agreed when you had been thinking about your date with Kuno." Mentioned Kasumi.
Shock registered on Akane's face as she thought about what she had been doing while eating. For the life of her, she could not remember a thing. Baffled she looked at the clothes again. "You know I was not thinking straight when I agreed to this, right?" pleaded Akane looking at Sakura. Sakura not even bothering to hold her laughter cried out as she laughed even harder.
Akane could only watch as her friend and her sister were both having a good old time at her expense. A few moments later each of the girls had regained their composures before Sakura told Akane, "I was only kidding, we will get you ready in your own room and in your own clothes. Okay?"
Akane took one last look at the clothes before turning around and walking down the hall to her room.
Both Kasumi and Sakura shared one final look at the clothes on the futon before walking down the hall to Akane's room. They found Akane with a handful of her clothes from the closet walking over to the bed and placing them on top of it. "I thought you were dreading going out with Kuno?" asked Sakura.
Akane finished placing the clothes on the bed and then looked at Sakura as if she had grown another head. "Of course, I hate Kuno, but that does not mean I will dress like trash when I am seen with him," Akane murmured.
Kasumi smirked but hid it as she turned away from her sister. Sakura had no intentions of sparing Akane her feelings, she laughed aloud as she watched Akane pull one dress after another and sized them up against herself. "Yes, Akane, we do not want to look like a tramp when out with the Blue Thunder of Furinken High School." Said Sakura as she mocked Kuno when he pronounced himself.
Akane stifled a smile and laugh as Sakura finished her pronouncement with a flourish with her imaginary bokken.
"Exactly how hard did you kick him, that you are able to imitate him so precisely?" asked Akane.
"I think hard enough to taste his own nuts." Replied Sakura exhibiting her kicking prowess.
"Akane, Sakura, you should never hit a boy there, it could cause permanent damage. They might not be able to reproduce otherwise." Reprimanded Kasumi placing her hands on her hips.
Both Sakura and Akane stopped and looked at Kasumi. "That was the purpose for the kick. Do you really want little versions of the Blue Thunder running around?" asked Sakura.
"She's right Kasumi, there are some that really should not have children." Added Akane pulling out a blue dress.
"oooooh, that one goes with your hair and your eyes." Cooed Sakura.
"Sakura, you do know that my eyes are not blue?"
Sakura nodded, "I know, but since the dress is blue it goes with your hair, and the darkness of your eyes just sets it off nicely. Especially with those black pumps, you have in the closet."
Akane turned and looked into the closet. She did notice that her black pumps would go nicely with the dress. Since she was going to be dancing, it would definitely be more comfortable than wearing heels.
"Okay, you have convinced me, this blue dress, and the dark pumps. Ribbon or no ribbon?" Asked Akane holding up a black, blue, red, and white ribbon.
Kasumi and Sakura looked them over and placed a couple of them in front of her to see how they looked. Akane watched as they compared them to her hair and the dress. She really wanted to wear the red one, but Kasumi decided that the white one would look best.
At the same time. Sakura thought that black would be better. "Kasumi, why do you think the white would be better, and Sakura why the black?"
"I think the white is a better symbol of purity." Mentioned Kasumi.
"I think the black one because it is dark just like your hair, but I agree with Kasumi, the contrast would be striking." Acquiesced Sakura.
A few minutes later Akane, was standing in the middle of her room wearing her sky-blue dress, white stockings, and black pumps, with a white ribbon tying her hair down in the back. She had also applied the lightest shade of lip gloss she could find. "What color underwear do you have on?" asked Sakura.
"Baby blue, why?"
"Just wondering if they were going to be a nosebleed if you have to kick high or something while you were dancing." Implied Sakura.
Akane thought it over for a sec, before going to the dresser and pulling out a pair of white underwear. She then removed her pumps, stockings, and underwear. She then replaced them with white ones. "There, now they won't be able to see a thing if I did." Remarked Akane.
Sakura smiled. A few seconds later Kasumi and Akane watched as Sakura changed genders and now became Teyo.
"Something must have happened to Ranma since you changed just now Sakura-Kun." Mentioned Kasumi.
"Yeah, I guess you are right. It is a good thing I wear loose clothing, which would have been painful had I been wearing panties instead of boxers. Akane are you ready for your dancing date?" asked Teyo.
"Yes, I am ready," Akane said checking her reflection for any imperfections.
"I wondered when he was going to be arriving since he had said in the afternoon was when he would be picking you up." wondered Kasumi.
"With my luck, he would -" They all heard the sound of a car moving outside their home and coming to a stop. A few seconds later they all exited the room and heard the doorbell ringing downstairs.
Soun answered the door and was greeted by Sasuke with Kuno behind him. "Master Soun, Master Kuno is here to pick up Lady Akane Tendo for their date." Bowed Sasuke.
Soun bowed in return and bade them enter. He then walked to the foot of the stairs and noticed the two girls and Teyo were already there. He then pointed to the front door, and they saw Kuno standing there in a black and white tuxedo.
When Kuno turned his head upward he watched as the fair Akane Tendo gracefully glided down the stairs. Teyo watched as Kuno was nearly drooling as he watched her descend the stairs and stood before him.
"You are striking as always my fair Akane Tendo." Said Kuno reaching for her hand and kissing it gently. Teyo seeing this almost choked. "I think I'm going to be sick." He thought.
********** Tendo Training Hall **********
Ranma had remained in the training hall as the others went to breakfast. He was not hungry yet and decided to get started on the practice for his Marital Arts Gymnastics competition against Kodachi Kuno later that afternoon. Ranma was glad that the girls let his girl know about the rules before going home last night. He would have been lost without knowing them.
Ranma realized that he was fairly proficient with the ribbon and his handling of the pins was just like the day he stopped Kodachi from hurting the rest of the team further. The dummy in the dojo took the brunt of Ranma's attacks without flinching. Ranma grew more confident with each strike to the dummy. A few minutes later, as he was whipping the ribbon back and forth in front of the dummy his concentration was broken when Nabiki asked him a question.
"Aren't you going to be fighting her as a girl, why are you practicing as a boy?"
Ranma stopped and could not dispute her argument. "I do not have any cold water to use." Mentioned Ranma turning towards Nabiki.
He was abruptly startled as a wall of cold water splashed all over him. "You could have warned me you were going to do that!" yelled Ranma.
"Why you are a martial artist, you should have expected I would already have water with me, shouldn't you?" Mayuka stood there dripping and merely just turned around and picked up the ribbon and a couple of the pins, and darts and continued throwing them at the dummy. Nabiki watched and could have sworn Mayuka was talking to herself and she kept hearing her name being called before she threw a dart.
Nabiki watched for a little while until she heard the doorbell ringing. "I wonder who that could be at this hour of the morning?" wondered Nabiki as she stood and opened the door to the dojo and looked to the front of the house. She saw the limousine had been parked there. She then realized that Kuno had just arrived.
Mayuka watched as Nabiki opened the door to the dojo and looked outside. Mayuka became even more curious as Nabiki walked out of the dojo. Before she could ask what was going on, "I think I'm going to be sick." Entered his mind.
"What happened sis?
"I believe the better question is who happened?" Teyo corrected her.
Mayuka quickly placed the weapons onto the floor and grabbed a towel from the rack near the door leading inside the house.
It only took a moment for her to get to the front door, but she missed the commotion as Soun was just closing the door. "Did Akane just leave for her dance with Kuno?"
"Yes, she did brother dear," thought Teyo.
"Yes, they did, I was just wishing them a good time." Answered Soun.
Ranma thought, "I am not sure who I feel sorrier for, Akane or Kuno."
"Why do you think that Ranma dear?" thought Teyo.
"If he tries to get really close to her, she might do you one better and actually rip his nuts off and hand them to him before he passes out." Thought Mayuka.
"You might be right, that kick was pretty satisfying, but ripping them off would be the piece de resistance, as the French say." Thought Teyo, walking upstairs.
"When is the match between you and Kuno?" asked Teyo.
"A couple of hours, and it will be held at St. Bacchus," Mayuka said following close behind.
"Here, this is what you have to wear to the match," Teyo said throwing a black garment to Mayuka once they got to their room. Mayuka took one look at it, and her eyes bugged out.
"You don't think I'm going to wear that do you?" asked Mayuka.
Teyo rolled his eyes. "Why am I experiencing a sense of déjà vu?" Mayuka looked from the leotard to her sister/brother with a questioning expression on her face.
"Akane said the same thing earlier when I showed her the clothes, I wanted her to wear on her date," mentioned Teyo.
"What do you mean?" Inquired Mayuka.
"Remember the clothes I wore last night?" Mayuka nodded her head. "Well, I placed them out for Akane, and she nearly blew a gasket when she saw them and asked me the same thing you had asked just now."
"I just saw her, she was not wearing them, so she managed to change your mind, which means I can change your mind as well." Pleaded Mayuka placing the leotard into the closet.
"Unfortunately, brother dear, you have to wear it, because it is the school uniform for the gymnastics team you will be representing." Mentioned Teyo as he reached into the closet and pulled the leotard out again and handed it to Mayuka.
"How do I keep everything contained in this flimsy thing?" asked Mayuka.
"Well since you will be a girl, you only have to worry about containing your breasts. The rest of the fabric is fairly tight and should not slip off of anywhere you do not want to be exposed." Teyo mentioned. Mayuka glanced from the leotard to her brother and noticed he was waiting for her to take the garment.
"The team is so freaking lucky that Saotomes' keep our promises." Whispered Mayuka.
Teyo could only smile. "No worries, I'll be there as well as your second since Akane can't be there." Added Teyo. From the look Mayuka was giving Teyo, he was not sure if this was a good or a bad idea.
********** Heading Towards the Nerima Dance Hall **********
Akane looked around the limousine as they were heading towards the downtown district of Nerima. The look inside the limo was different from the one they had ridden in the day before. "Akane Tendo, would you like a drink?" Offered Kuno pouring a glass of the wine and offering it to her.
"No, thank you." Kuno calmly shrugged and sat back and started drinking it himself.
"Kuno, did you change the look of the limo since yesterday?" Akane asked as she looked around.
Kuno watched her and smiled, "My dear Akane Tendo, my family has more than one limousine. This is just another one of the fleet we own."
Akane heard the boasting tone in his voice. "We just started and already I want to go home." Thought Akane as they neared the dance hall.
"If you like it so much, every time we date, I'll have Sasuke bring this one to pick you up." Offered Kuno.
A cold chill ran up her spine and she shivered at the thought of going out with him again. "We'll see Tatewaki, can I still call you that?" asked Akane watching Kuno.
"By all means, Akane Tendo, call me whatever you like, this afternoon is yours to command. Just name your pleasure it shall be yours." Offered Kuno toasting her with the drink he still had in hand.
"Fair Akane Tendo, you are most lucky this afternoon."
Akane thought for a moment before asking, "How so?"
Kuno took a sip of his wine and smiled. "I have given up my usual pastimes, to spend the afternoon with you instead of my sister."
"Your sister? Why the heck would you be passing up time with her? Thought Akane. Realization hit her a second later. "You mean the match. Do you usually attend her matches?"
Kuno looked from the glass to Akane, "Yes, I have not missed a single one of her matches. She is undefeated you know." Boasted Kuno.
"Do you know who her opponent is going to be this time, Tatewaki?"
Kuno still watching as Akane moved around in her seat as she was talking. "Yes, she is taking on one of the members of Furinkan's gymnastics team," Kuno mentioned with a bored demeanor.
"You do realize she is not only taking on a member of the gymnastics team; she is taking on Ra-, I mean Mayuka from yesterday."
Kuno's eyes bugged out of his face. "You mean the pig-tailed girl is her next opponent." Kuno's mind turned to that of the pig-tailed girl dressed in the tightest fitting leotard known to man, accentuating her every curve. Akane watched as a slight bit of drool nearly escaped his mouth as he thought about Mayuka.
Before she could mention another word, Kuno pressed the intercom button and yelled into the speaker. "Sasuke, please turn around and go to my sister's high school. We must not be late for her match."
"Yes sir." Kuno heard as the limo turned around and headed for St, Bacchus's.
Akane not expecting the limo to turn so quickly slid down the seat and nearly landed in Kuno's lap. As she tried to regain her "footing" her hands fumbled around his lap trying to push herself back to the sitting position. Kuno still in his thoughts did not notice Akane fumbling on his lap but instead imagined the pig-tailed girl playing with him.
Akane noticed where his attention was and witnessed it as he focused on his vision. "Oh boy, this guy is really perverted." Thought Akane as she pushed herself up trying to avoid touching Kuno's growing focus of attention.
Akane slid herself back to her previous position and just watched as Kuno sat unfocused except for his manhood. Akane noticed that his pants were still a little tight, "I guess his giblets are still a little swollen, besides what is currently swollen."
Moments before arriving at the high school. Kuno snapped out of it and adjusted himself groaning slightly. His nuts were still swollen from when Mayuka had "accidentally" kicked him a couple of days before. "My dear Akane Tendo, we are still going to go dancing, but please indulge me in this one detour. I must support my sister in her sporting endeavors." Apologized Kuno opening the door as soon as the car came to a stop in front of the high school.
Akane never got to say a word as Kuno walked ahead of her. Akane noticed that Sasuke stayed behind and helped her out of the limo. "Thank you, Sasuke."
"My pleasure, Ms. Tendo." Replied Sasuke bowing.
Akane watched as Kuno walked toward the school as he usually walked at Furinkan High School. "Master... Master!?... Master!? Did you forget you were on a date?"
Kuno quickly turned around and went around Akane and then turned around again taking her arm and placing it in his. Akane turned and looked back and watched as Sasuke just shook his head. She could only agree with him as she walked to the entrance of the school for girls.
********** St. Bacchus School for Girls Gymnasium **********
"Everyone the match-up between St. Bacchus and Furinkan High School will be starting in a few minutes. I repeat the match-up between St. Bacchus and Furinkan High School will begin in a few minutes." Boomed the intercom.
In the locker room, Mayuka was pacing back and forth and running things through her mind. Teyo just watched as his sister paced back and forth.
"Ranma, I mean Mayuka, you are fully aware that we know how to fight several types of martial arts styles."
Mayuka could only nod her head as she continued pacing. "All you have to do is observe, react and then adapt to any necessary changes that occur. Right?"
Mayuka again nodded her head as she continued wearing a trail on the floor as she paced.
"Another thing, I can also hear every word you are thinking. To answer your thought. Yes, I have confidence in you. No, this is not a mistake having me as your second. Okay, it is sort of a mistake since I am not a girl at the moment. For the last time, no one is going to laugh at you in that leotard." Teyo answered shaking his head.
"Five minutes until the match." Came the call over the intercom. Teyo watched as Mayuka again began pacing even faster running the routines through her mind again.
"Hopeless, sometimes I think talking to him is really hopeless." Mumbled Teyo so as not to disturb Mayuka's train of thought.
Teyo stepped in front of Mayuka as she paced. Mayuka stopped suddenly since there was something in front of her. "You got this. You are ready. Now let us go out there and defend the honor of not only Furinkan High School, but the girls' Kodachi ambushed a few of days ago."
Mayuka nodded slowly and then picked up her bag full of allowed weapons and handed them to Teyo. Teyo easily hefted the bag and lead the way for Mayuka into the packed gymnasium.
"Ladies and gentlemen, We are ready for the match-up between Furinkan High School and our very own St Bacchus, School for Girls." The announcer stated. "Representing Furinkan High School is a recent addition to the team, Mayuka Saotome, and her second, which is unusual, and also not usually allowed is her brother Teyo Saotome. I guess someone at the school forgot to tell Teyo this is a match between girls, not boys." The crowd of people representing St. Bacchus laughed as Teyo placed the bag next to the ring.
Mayuka looked at the ring and then at the crowd. "Here goes everything." She said. Mayuka then leaped from the floor into the ring and turned and bowed to each of the sides before waving.
"I really wish Akane was here, she would be a better second than I am, since she is a girl." Thought Teyo.
Mayuka turned towards Teyo after bowing and waving, "I agree but she's not here. Remember she's on her date with Kuno."
"Introducing the Undefeated Champion of St. Bacchus School for Girls, ladies and gentlemen give it up for The Black Rose, Kodachi Kuno."
Kodachi walked in front of her second who was lugging a bag three times bigger than the bag Teyo had carried. "Holy Shit, how many weapons did she bring? Did she leave any in the locker room?" thought Mayuka.
"I really don't think she did." Mayuka turned and nodded as Teyo answered her thought.
Both watched as Kodachi vaulted into the ring and waved to the crowd. Just like Mayuka she also bowed to all four sides before waving. "My luck continues, I can see that my usual cheering squad is here to support me." Cooed Kodachi.
"What the hell are you talking about?" asked Mayuka. Kodachi calmly pointed into the crowd and indicated her brother leading Akane into the gymnasium.
Both Mayuka and Teyo were shocked that Kuno and Akane were there and not out dancing. "Can you talk to Akane about being my second since technically you are not allowed at the moment, sis?"
"I am way ahead of you, bro," Mayuka watched as Teyo ran towards Akane and Kuno as they were sitting down.
"Akane, I wasn't expecting you to be here. Mayuka needs a second and I, um, technically cannot play the part. Could you?"
Akane looked from Teyo to her dress and back again. "I am not dressed for this, you know that." Mentioned Akane.
"Tatewaki, I need to help Mayuka for a few moments is that okay?" asked Akane.
They both noticed that they would have gotten a better response from the chair because Kuno had his eyes fixed on Mayuka and how little she was wearing at the moment.
"I think we're good, don't you?" Said Akane.
"Yes, I would agree. Let's go."
Akane and Teyo both ran into the locker room. Akane stopped once they were in the locker room. "I cannot be her second dressed in this."
"I know, that is why I am so glad I brought another leotard for Ranma to wear if he did not like the one, he's wearing now."
Akane watched as Teyo quickly emptied the bag, grabbed the leotard, and handed it to Akane.
"Hurry up and change. The match is about to start." Ordered Teyo.
"Can you turn around so I can change?" asked Akane.
"Seriously, I am a girl for God's sake. Change already!" Screamed Teyo.
"Oh right, sorry I forgot." Implored Akane as she stripped and changed out of the dress and into the leotard.
"I'll hang your dress here so you can change back after the match." Akane nodded as she kicked off the pumps and took the sneakers Teyo offered her.
"Thanks, I'll be back once the match is over." Akane then rushed out to the ring. She got there just in time for the referee to finish giving them their instructions.
"Ranma, Akane's is your second. She's beside the weapons by the ring," Without turning his head he nodded, both to the ref and to his sister in his head.
"Go to your corners and prepare for the gymnastics competition." Said the referee. Both combatants turned and walked back to their corners.
"Thanks, Sis, I owe you one."
"Actually, you owe me a lot, bro," said Teyo.
Mayuka turned and watched as Kodachi picked up her ribbon and a club like she had a few days earlier. Mayuka looked at Akane and she was offering her a ribbon, and a pair of chopsticks.
"Chopsticks?" Thought Mayuka.
"You can't stop her ribbon with your bare hands you have to use a weapon. I have seen you eat, this is a good defense tool to use against the ribbon."
Mayuka dropped her guard and just stared at Akane. "Seriously?" She thought.
"Yes, she's serious, turn around before she gets the drop on you." Thought Teyo watching from the locker room.
Mayuka turned just in time because she saw Kodachi jump into the air and try to wrap her with the ribbon she was using. Mayuka quickly dodged to the left and then back to the right and using the chopsticks wrapped the ribbon around them and pulled them out of Kodachi's hands.
Kodachi quickly recovered and spun around and tried to hit Mayuka on the head with the club. However, like before Mayuka was not where she had been a moment earlier. Kodachi looked around and was unable to avoid the lash of the ribbon Mayuka was using. "Son of a bitch, this bitch's fast." Screamed Kodachi. "I need another weapon. Tonfa please." Screamed Kodachi again.
Instantly a pair of tonfa were heading for her. She deftly reached up and caught them, twirled them like batons, and wrapped up the ribbon Mayuka had been using as she had done to her.
She then pulled and Mayuka quickly released them, pulled out the chopsticks, caught Kodachi about the shoulders, and nearly wrapped her hair around her head. Kodachi quickly pulled away and had to push her hair away from her eyes. Once her vision was cleared, she was unable to avoid the series of clubs that were heading for her.
She tried backflipping as she had done a few days earlier. This time she was struck by the club in her chest and lower legs before completing the backflip and landed on the mat. She had to rub her legs and chest to try to get some feeling back into them.
Frustrated she hefted the tonfa, looked at her second, and nodded her head as she jumped into the air. Mayuka watched as she motioned to her second and jumped into the air. Not taking the bait, she assumed a defensive stance as Akane passed her a small shield made of wood. "It is a good thing this thing was made of wood." Thought Mayuka as she deftly blocked a set of spikes Kodachi had caught while she was in midair.
She blocked with the shield and then threw it aside taking the spikes with it. She then backflipped and threw the chopsticks at Kodachi. Not expecting Mayuka to throw anything she was nearly impaled by the eating utensils. Turning slightly, she just missed being skewered.
As she landed, she saw that Mayuka was now on her side of the ring and was standing in the corner. "You are a worthy opponent. I, however, am undefeated and shall remain so once I end this match." She then pulled out another ribbon and began to quickly snap the ribbon at Mayuka.
Just like before she caught the ribbon using a kettle Akane had passed to her. Instead of pulling it away, she quickly snapped it back at Kodachi. She was caught off guard as the ribbon and the kettle hit her in the face a couple of times.
With each setback Kodachi's anger built and built. "I will not be played with in a match I am dominating!" Yelled Kodachi.
Mayuka smiled as Kodachi ran towards her. She reached back and grasped the pair of scissors she had hidden. Mayuka saw them, she quickly front-flipped and vaulted over Kodachi and landed in the ring.
Having too much momentum Kodachi realized that she was about to leave the ring. She quickly whistled and the whole ring picked up and moved under her so she would not fall out of the ring.
Mayuka nearly toppled out of the ring as it moved from under her. She quickly grabbed the ropes and held on for dear life until the ring finally settled back down under her.
"What the hell just happened?" screamed Mayuka as she reentered the ring.
"I just told you, I will not lose. Prepare for your defeat." Mentioned Kodachi as she again produced a ribbon and a few clubs. "This time little girl I will destroy you."
She then advanced to Mayuka. She backed up until her back was to her corner. "Here Ranma, take these." Offered Akane placing a chain in her hands.
Kodachi hearing this stumbled for just a moment. Thankfully, a moment was all Mayuka needed to get the upper hand. She ducked under the club Kodachi was swinging at her and came with an uppercut that sent the gymnast flying to her side of the ring.
Once she had landed, she slowly regained her composure and yelled, "How can you call her by the same name as the person that hurt my brother? She is not him!" Screamed Kodachi pointing at Mayuka.
"Oops." Said Akane realizing her mistake.
"He is my cousin and I fight for his honor just like I fight for the honor of Furinkan High School." Vowed Mayuka. The crowd supporting Furinkan cheered loudly while the crowd for St. Bacchus jeered and hissed.
"Honor you say. Honor is for the worthy and you are not worthy." Kodachi hissed running towards Mayuka.
Mayuka ready for the charge dropped to the mat, rolled out of the way, and stood. Kodachi, realizing she had missed her quarry charged again and met with the same response.
"See what I mean cowards run when faced with a challenge." She stated inciting the crowd.
Mayuka stood again and Akane threw her a blindfold and a black rose from her bag. Blocking the rose from Kodachi's view, she watched as the black rose charged again and this time leaped into the air.
Mayuka quickly crushed the rose and placed it in front of Kodachi's face, while at the same time placing the blindfold over her eyes. Kodachi nearly screamed as she inhaled the smoke that wafted from the rose. Fighting the urge to fall asleep from the gas, she noticed she could not see. Mayuka jumped over Kodachi to avoid the cloud created by the rose.
The crowd watched as the gas engulfed Kodachi's head as she sailed over the ropes and crashed onto the floor of the gymnasium. There was a collective gasp as the crowd supporting St. Bacchus realized what had just happened.
"The winner of the gymnastics match is Mayuka Saotome representing Furinkan High School." Boomed the loudspeaker as the match was called.
Both Teyo and Akane felt relieved as Mayuka landed on the mat ensuring that she had never left the ring as Kodachi fell to the floor. The rest of the team ran out from under the ring and surrounded their beaten champion and helped her up from the floor and back into the locker room.
"Ranma, you are lucky you finished the match when you did." Said Akane.
"Why?" Ranma wondered.
"I was going to next hand you a beach ball and folding chair."
"I have absolutely no idea how I would have used them. Any ideas Teyo?"
Teyo smiled, "Sitting down and watching as she threw a fit because of what you had said."
"Maybe but I think she would have still attacked me if I had done that." Added Mayuka.
"You are right, she definitely would have attacked, but the look on her face would have been priceless had we been able to see her face when you used the blindfold." Agreed both Teyo and Akane.
They all walked into the visitor's locker room. "I wonder what Kuno's doing?" Asked Akane.
Both Teyo and Mayuka looked at Akane. "Which one?"
"Right, they are both here. I mean Tatewaki, not Kodachi, she is currently unconscious." Laughed Akane.
"I have no idea, but I can assume he is tending to his sister. Speaking of which Akane you needed to change back into your dress since I believe you are still going dancing with Tatewaki." Laughed Teyo.
"You are right." Mentioned Akane.
Akane pulled the straps of the leotard down to her waist and was reaching for the dress Teyo was offering her. She looked over and noticed that Mayuka was still in the room. Covering her chest, she mentioned, "Mayuka can you please turn around so I can dress?"
The look on Mayuka's face was just as priceless. "You are not serious, are you? Would you like me to undress as well? We are both girls right now. This is nothing new to me, and she is a girl that I have bathed with since we were born. Akane, I think you will be fine." Exasperatedly mentioned Mayuka.
Akane knew that Mayuka was right, then she removed her hands, took the dress, and put it over her head. As she was removing the rest of the leotard, the gymnastics team ran into the locker room, surrounded them, and congratulated Mayuka.
Sayuri, Yuki, and the others were so happy the school had a great representative. "Since you won, there's going to be a celebration at the school on Monday I wish you could be there since you are the reason we won." Yelled Yuki.
Sayuri was looking at Teyo, "I know you would like you can come too, but I remember you telling me yesterday, you and your sister leave tomorrow night."
Teyo nodded. "Yes, that is right we will be leaving after our date tomorrow."
Yuki and the rest of the team groaned, "It won't be the same if you are not there, I mean the party will not just be for us but for you too."
Mayuka and Teyo thought for a few moments. Akane watching wished she knew what they were saying.
"We will see what we can do since we will be missing a day of school. We cannot promise but since it is so important, we will try to be there." The girls started screaming.
Mayuka, Teyo, and Akane smiled and joined in the boisterous celebration.
********** A Little While Later Back in the Limo **********
Akane back in her previous spot on one side of the limo was watching Kuno as he sat on the other side with a glass of wine in his hands. "I dislike the fact that my sister lost the match, she is really heartbroken."
Akane rolled her eyes since she knew exactly what was coming next. "The pig-tailed girl was looking fantastic, and she was very skilled when it came to fighting my sister. I had no idea who to root for. They were both…" Akane tuned out from the conversation as Kuno continued to talk about the particulars of the match.
"What a dumbass, he does not seem to realize that I watched the whole match from the side of the ring. I already know what happened." Looking at her watch she saw that it was 1430 hours, and the dance hall will be full instead of empty like how it would have been when they were traveling earlier.
"Tatewaki…Tatewaki…Kuno!" called Akane.
He quickly looked up and noticed the fair Akane Tendo was addressing him. "I am deeply sorry, fair Akane Tendo, I was immersed in my thoughts. I did not mean to take myself away from you, I am just thinking about the match and how my sister fared in it."
Akane rolled her eyes again as Kuno continued spewing apologies. "Do you still want to go, if not? We can always go another day since it seems your mind is elsewhere." Pleaded Akane.
"I believe you are correct."
Pressing the intercom, "Sasuke, there has been a change of plans. Please return us to the Tendo household."
"Yes sir" Came the reply. Akane felt the limo casually turn a few corners. In her mind, she was grateful she was not thrown around like before.
"When this has passed and Kodachi is over the loss, I shall contact you and plan our next excursion, if that permissible Akane Tendo?" Asked Kuno.
"Yes, that would be agreeable Tatewaki. Oh, and could you please do me a favor?"
"Anything my fair Akane Tendo requires I shall provide." Akane could see the glazed look in his eyes as he spoke.
"Could you stop calling me by my full name and just call me Akane?"
"Is that your wish, my fair Akane Tendo?" asked Kuno sheepishly.
"Yes, It is." Kuno swallowed and took a deep breath, "Then your wish is my command, Akane." Answered Kuno.
"Thank you." whispered Akane surprised that actually worked.
"You are most welcome, Fair, I mean Akane." Looking at Akane for approval. Kuno watched as Akane smiled. "Does your name mean red, or deep red?" asked Kuno.
"Deep red, but I don't understand since my favorite color is blue." Added Akane tossing her hair.
Kuno noticed the motion. Akane looking out of the window saw that they were nearing her home. "Tatewaki, what does your name mean?"
Without missing a beat, he answered, "Perfection, or ardor depending on what I am feeling. It can also mean passionate perfectionist. A trait I strive for when training and fighting as you have no doubt seen." Finished Tatewaki.
Akane watched as his usual smug demeanor was in place when talking about himself. She saw it fade as his mind, she assumed returned to his sister and her loss. A few moments later the limo came to a stop and Sasuke again opened the door and offered Akane his hand which she graciously accepted. "Thank you." Sasuke bowed.
Kuno exited the limo and stood before Akane. Her guard was up, she had no idea what Kuno was going to do but she was ready for just about anything. "I am sorry for the interruption of our date Akane, I would like to make it up to you on another date of your choosing. I bid you a good day. I shall see you and the pig-tailed girl on Monday at school." Stated Kuno grasping her hand and kissing it.
Akane was too stunned at how he was talking that she did not realize he had grabbed her hand and kissed it again. Kuno stepped back into the limo and closed the door. Akane watched as the limo slowly went down the street before turning the corner and heading to the heart of the city where the Kuno's lived.
As she looked at the corner where the limo had turned, she noticed that a few people had walked up and stood beside her. "That must have been some date since I saw you did not kill him for kissing your hand again." Said Nabiki.
"Nabiki!" called Kasumi.
Ranma and Sakura walked up and noticed she was in a state they could not recognize. "Are you okay, Akane?" they asked. Akane nodded, turned, and walked inside the house.
Nabiki, Sakura, and Ranma watched as she disappeared into the house without a single word. "What the hell just happened." They all asked in unison.