I've Found You



Ranma!! I'll Kill You!!



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"Vile Saotome!! How dare you force yourself upon the fair Akane Tendo?!?!"

Ranma did not need to look to know who it was.

"Kuno!"

Ranma felt a hand at his shoulder. "Wait, Ranma. I'll handle this." It was Nabiki. "Kuno-baby? Could I have a word with you? It's rather important."

"Why, of course, Tendo-san; whatever you say..."

Ranma was surprised at the quick change in Kuno's attitude. What's going on?

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"Sasuke! What is the latest news from the grapevine?"

"Oh! Nothing new, Mistress... Wait, there's a new entry: 'Ranma Saotome to be married to Akane Tendo tomorrow..?' Oh, no, Mistress!"

"What? MYRanma-darling? This cannot be tolerated!!!"

"No, Mistress you mustn't!" The ninja tried to restrain the raving girl, but was flung against the wall, much to his surprise. Kodachi bolted out the door. "My goodness! She has considerable strength when she's really mad! I hope Saotome is ready for this!"

** Ucchan's: Lunchtime **

"Ryoga! Three okonomiyaki to table two!"

"Right! Two orders of the Chef's Special from table six!"

Another busy day at Ucchan's. Business was picking up, and new customers as well as old ones walked in the door, filling the restaurant to capacity. Okonomiyaki was flung everywhere with pinpoint accuracy; Ryoga, getting used to the floor plan and thus getting lost less, was becoming quite efficient in the catching of flying okonomiyaki on the plates while Ukyo's grill burned continuously. The two groaned inwardly as the bell on the door rang, telling them there were yet more customers to serve. Both had mixed feelings as the familiar faces of Ranma and Akane entered the restaurant.

"Hey, Ranma, Akane. Have a seat," Ryoga said tiredly.

"Tough day, Ryoga? You look tired." Akane smiled pleasantly.

"Yes, Akane," Ukyo said from behind the counter. "Ryoga's been working very hard."

"Really, Ucchan?" said Ranma, "I'm surprised the place is still in one piece!"

"Shut up, Ranma!" all three struck Ranma and he fell to the ground.

"So what can I get you, Akane? Anything special?"

"Actually, Ranma and I came to invite you and Ryoga to an anniversary/pre-wedding party at the dojo tonight. It's been exactly one year since we met..."

"Sure Akane! I'll come! What about you, Ryoga?" Ryoga simply sat and looked angry. Ukyo, smirking evilly, walked up behind Ryoga, then started rubbing his back. "Come on, Ryo-chan!" she said seductively, "Let's go, please? For me?" Ryoga, clearly uncomfortable, squirmed on the stool he was sitting on. "Please?"

"Okay, already! I'll go, I'll go!"

"Well, Akane, I guess we'll see you later." Akane was about to walk out the door when Ukyo said, "Oh, and don't forget your doormat... I mean Ranma!"

"Oh yeah!" Akane went back and dragged Ranma out the door, "Bye, Uyko. See you later!"

** Ucchan's: Closing time **

Ukyo walked to the door of her restaurant and flipped her sign over. "Ryoga! Are you ready to go?"

Ukyo was answered by a small "bwee" from the floor. "Oh, Ryoga! You idiot!!" She grabbed the ever-present kettle of hot water from the counter. "How did you manage to..." Ukyo was silenced by Ryoga's transformation and stifled a giggle. She turned around. "Well? Hurry up and get changed!"

"Heh.. Ukyo, where's my room?"

Ukyo realised her mistake. "Oops! Come on, then, let's go." Since Ukyo was unable to hold his hands because both were busy protecting *something*, she walked behind him pushing him ahead. She tried hard not to look at him. "Here it is, Ryoga." She shoved him in and slammed the door.

Once in his room, Ryoga quickly changed. He was then surprised when Ukyo knocked.

"Yeah?"

"I just wanted to tell you. The girls at school were right: You really do have a cute butt!"

"What? W,Who--" but she was already gone.

*Author's notes: There's more to this chapter, but I just haven't finished Tell me what you think! Here!!

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