Ukyo my Love Author’s note: All rights reserved from Rumiko Takahashi. I’m not worthy to use such characters. Please don’t sue me I have no money. Story takes place five years after the attempt at marriage (end of manga series). Now Ranma and Akane are really trying to get married with no fuss. Sorry to all you Ranma and Akane fans out there, but this fanfic revolves around Ryoga and Ukyo. Ryoga has returned, Ukyo is now a “woman” and Konatsu is now a “man”. I like Konatsu and pity the poor guy so he is in this story too. (A lot ^ O ^) Chapter 2: A New Situation Ukyo burst into the kitchen clutching the towel around her like it was her only survival. To her amazement Ryoga was nowhere to be seen. “Ryoga?” she called. “RYOGA!” She got no answer, so she took in a deep breath. “HIBIKI!!!!” she cried at the top of her lungs. “Ukyo-sama?” Konatsu peered around the door of the kitchen. Ukyo spun around to find Ryoga and Konatsu gawking at her half naked body. To them, there was a lot of Ukyo showing. She growled and glared at them. “What happened down here?” she demanded placing her hands on her hips. “I bumped into Ryoga while he was downstairs. I’m sorry, but I was setting up the restaurant and he accidentally walked into me. So I dropped a bucket full of water. That just so happened to trip the buffoon and he landed on the table,” Konatsu glared at Ryoga. “I was trying to find Ukyo because I heard her scream,” Ryoga said in defense. “Ukyo-sama are you alright?” Konatsu asked now glaring at her. “Fine,” she snapped back. She glared at both of them, “how is the table?” she asked sighing. That wasn’t a very smart move, because when she exhaled her towel slipped down a few centimeters showing off a bit more cleavage. “Ukyo baby!” Happosai jumped at her. He appeared out of nowhere, Ryoga and Konatsu tried to grab at him but missed. “Kiyahhh!!!!” Ukyo screamed grabbing her gigantic spatula where she had left it and smacked the old lecher over the head. “Ouch,” he grunted smashing into the ground. But the next thing Ukyo knew was Ryoga and Konatsu had landed on top of Happosai and where being smashed under her spatula too. “Oops,” she whispered removing her spatula from their heads. “I’m sorry about that sugar,” she said to Ryoga and Konatsu. Ukyo was now in jeans and a blue shirt that showed off her curves. Konatsu had an ice pack on his left side of his head. Ryoga was glaring at the old man, not even dazed from her attack. Happosai had been tied up and his mouth tapped. “What should we do with him?” Ryoga asked. “I’ll go call Saotome-kun to pick him up,” Konatsu sighed and winced when his head throbbed. “I’m going to open Ucchan's so I don’t want that pervert here in 10 minutes got that,” she snapped at Ryoga. “Okay,” he said picking up Happosai. “Tendo Akanesan? Happosai came here uninvited this morning and attacked Ukyo-sama. Yes I would appreciate you coming to pick him up. Thank you. Yes, I’m doing good and you? That’s good, how is the wedding planning?” Konatsu was talking on the phone to Akane and Ryoga glared at him. “Hurry up already!” Ryoga sighed. “Oh, yes here he is,” Konatsu, said handing the phone to Ryoga. “She wants to talk to you.” Ryoga glared at him, but took the phone and handed Konatsu Happosai. “Hello?” “Ryoga-kun, how are you?” Akane’s cheerful voice came over the phone. “Good. How have you been Akanesan?” he asked twirling the cord with his forefinger. “Great! I’ll be over with Ranma shortly and we can catch up on old times okay?” she sighed then bubbly said good-bye before hanging up. “They’re coming,” Ryoga said to Konatsu who was glaring at the old pervert. “Ahh!! My table! Hibiki get down here now!” Ukyo screeched from downstairs. “Oh no,” Ryoga’s shoulders slumped while he headed down the stairs with Konatsu in tow. Ukyo glared down at the poor oak table. It was expensive and now she had to come up with another table that could seat four people. The table itself lay in two perfect pieces. “That jackass,” she grumbled to herself checking the chairs for any damage. When she was satisfied she looked around just to see Konatsu and Ryoga come down the stairs. “Ryoga you jackass! How am I going to serve my customers if they don’t have anything to eat upon?” she snapped. “I’m sorry about the table Ukyo I’ll fix it right now,” he stammered walking over to the table. He flipped it over with ease and looked around. “Well?” she demanded. “Um…I need extra wood to fix this,” he mumbled. “What?” Ukyo demanded placing her hands on her hips. “I’ll be right back,” he stammered grabbing Konatsu and dragged the poor man into the back. “What are you doing Hibiki?” Konatsu grumbled yanking his arm out of Ryoga’s grip. “Help me find the wood pile in her back yard,” he said quickly. “Oh, for goodness sake! You’re hopeless Hibiki!” Konatsu snapped throwing his arms in the air for defeat. “This way!” Ranma looked down at Akane’s hand resting in his. He smiled at the morning sun. “I was wondering Ranma, what did grandfather Happosai steal this time?” Akane asked looking up into his intense blue eyes. Her brown eyes shone with love, and her short dark blue hair played in the breeze. Ranma grabbed a strand of hair and tucked it behind her ear. “Nothing,” he mumbled. “Ranma, tell me! Nabiki was laughing so hard Kuno thought she would have a miscarriage,” Akane glared at him. Nabiki, Akane’s sister had married Kuno two years after she graduated from college with a bachelor degree in accounting. Now she was ten weeks pregnant with their first child. Ranma mentally shrank away from his glaring fiancé. “Underwear, the usual,” Ranma stuttered. “Liar!” Akane snapped elbowing him in the ribs. “Humph,” he gasped holding his side. “Tell me,” she glared. “Why is it so important Akane?” he asked. “Because! Just because! I want to know Ranma,” she sighed exasperated. “Well, he stole some underwear. And he took Nabiki’s wedding present which she was hiding in her old room,” he grumbled. “What’s so wrong with that?” Akane asked looking into his face. “Herpresentwasablackteddy,” he said quickly and walked faster. “What?” Akane asked getting mad again. “Nabiki’s present was a black teddy,” Ranma whispered. Akane’s eyes bugged out then she mallet Ranma. “Ouch! What did you do that for?” he asked holding his throbbing head. “Honestly, you except me to believe that?” she asked. “But it’s true,” Ranma protested jogging to keep up with Akane’s quick pace. Ukyo could hear the two bickering lovebirds before they entered her restaurant. “Hello Akane, Ranchan!” Ukyo smiled from the over turned table. “What happened Ucchan?” Ranma asked glancing at the table. “My employees were having too much fun earlier,” Ukyo growled. “Where are Konatsu and Ryoga?” Akane asked. Ukyo noted that her friend was wearing a cute blue green skirt with a white buttoned down blouse. “Outside,” Ukyo frowned looking at her plain clothes. Her tight faded hip huggers and her dark blue ¾ shirt looked very informal compared to Akane’s clothes. Konatsu walked in, his clean white dress shirt was a little dusty. But his khaki pants were still in good faith. Ryoga followed him carrying some timber for the table. “Ryoga!” Akane cried happily. “A-Akanesan,” Ryoga stuttered dropping the timber close to Ukyo and Konatsu’s feet. “Hey watch it, Hibiki!” Ukyo growled. Ryoga ignored her and hugged Akane. “Nice to see you again,” Akane hugged him. “Same here,” Ranma smiled slapping Ryoga’s back. Akane shot him a warning glance. Ranma just shrugged it off and glared at Ryoga. “Oh Akanechan, you came to save me,” Happosai cried. He was going for Akane’s chest. Ranma plucked the old pervert out from mid-air. The old man had gotten loose once again. But this time he had bruises on his face from Konatsu, Ryoga, and Ukyo. “Hey Freak!” Ranma growled. “Why were you bothering Ukyo?” “Grandfather Happosai, I thought you were eating breakfast,” Akane glared at him. “But Ukyochan was taking a bath,” Happosai wined wiggling to be freed. Ukyo flushed with renewed anger and smashed the pervert with her gigantic spatula. She hit him several times more until Konatsu pulled her off him. “How dare you,” she hissed. “Ouch,” Happosai whispered twitching. The old man blacked out and it brought smiles to everyone’s faces. His eyes were swirls. “Konatsu take Ucchan upstairs, I’ll deal with the freak,” Ranma smiled evilly cracking his knuckles. Akane rolled her eyes. “I’ll go with you,” she said threading her arm through Ukyo’s. Ukyo glared down at the old man and it took Akane and Konatsu to drag her away without further damage to the old man. “I could’ve let her hit him some more,” Ranma smiled evilly. “Yeah, but then it wouldn’t work out to your liking huh Ranma?” Ryoga said glaring at the pigtailed boy. “Humph, of course.” Ranma said holding his head high. “The old man deserved it, since he found Nabiki’s present. She told me what it was and I nearly fainted.” Ryoga let out a deep laugh. “You mean to tell me, you still haven’t done it with Akane?” Ryoga asked completely shocked. If his mouth could it would have dropped down to the floor, but it hit his chest. “So what?” Ranma asked in defense puffing up his chest like a fighting cock. “I’m…well its just…Ranma I shall kill you!” Ryoga shouted. Ranma jumped away and glared at Ryoga. “What did I do?” Ranma asked taking up a battle stance. Ryoga burst out laughing again. “Well let’s say you owe me $200,” Ryoga smiled evilly. His fangs were gleaming with determination. Ranma thought of what Ryoga had just said. “What is he talking about?” he thought to himself knitting his eyebrows together. “Oh, no, he can’t mean,” his eyes turned huge with recognition. “Ryoga you didn’t!” Ranma cried slapping Ryoga’s shoulder. “Well I did, but it’s none of your business,” Ryoga snapped. “Aw, come on now. Do tell,” Ranma said making a cute puppy face. “I don’t believe you! You haven’t changed at all!” Ryoga snapped. “I thought I became more manly,” Ranma smiled. Ryoga glared at him. “So give the details.” “I said you don’t need to know!” Ryoga growled. “Bakkusaitenketsu!” “Whoa!” Ranma jumped out of his way. Ryoga blew up a chair and part of the ground. Ukyo came down the stairs as if she had jumped it from the landing. “What is going on down here?” she demanded placing her hand on her spatula. “Ukyo-sama your blood pressure,” Konatsu called running down the stairs. “Ukyo don’t get mad at them,” Akane called from behind Konatsu. When they got downstairs they found an unconscious Happosai, a really mad Ukyo (her ki was filling the whole room), a dazed Ranma, and a depressed Ryoga. “Ryoga what’s wrong?” Akane asked going to him. “Ukyo-sama, the restaurant needs to be opened soon,” Konatsu whispered placing his hands on her tense shoulders. Ryoga saw this and became more depressed. He ran out into the street, Akane followed him. “Ryoga-kun wait!” she cried running after him. He stopped and turned around to look at her. Her beautiful brown eyes looked up into his green eyes with worry. “What is the matter with you?” Akane asked gingerly. “I…I can’t talk about it to you Akanesan,” Ryoga whispered. A bell rang in the distance and a bike landed perfectly on Ryoga’s back. “Nihao Akane! Where is airen?” Shampoo asked. “He is not your AIREN! Shampoo get off of poor Ryoga’s back!” Akane glared at the purple haired Amazon. “Shampoo!” Moose cried. Moose had changed from his old robes into new generation clothes. He had his long hair tie in a low ponytail. The black leather pants made his white shirt look scrumptious. “Moose leave me alone, I still mad at you!” Shampoo snapped. “But it wasn’t my fault! The producer wanted me to go to Hong Kong. I said you could come with me,” Moose begged. He no longer wore glasses and his sea green eyes shone with worry. Shampoo moved off Ryoga and mumbled an apology. “I said I still mad at duck!” she snapped pedaling away. “Shampoo, and Moose?” Ryoga asked. “Long story,” Moose said quickly after running after her. “Shampoo wanted to place the kiss of death on me again. So Moose stopped her and knocked her out. Cologne was surprised but not unhappy. She wanted Ranma with Shampoo, but since Shampoo helped save me, she and I made a pack. We’re blood sisters now, so Ranma can still be in the Amazon tribe. Moose got his happy ending after all. He and Shampoo had married about a month ago. They eloped, I thought it was quick and very romantic,” Akane sighed clasping her hands together and her eyes glassed over. “Akane?” Ryoga asked looking at her strangely. “Oh, sorry. Um…oh yes. Moose had gone back to China about a year ago, but came for the party. He had become a major actor up there.” “Shampoo is probably mad at him because she wants to spend more time with him. Not having to wait on the side of some set,” Ranma said landing next to Akane. “Ranma?” Akane gasped as he smiled down at her. “All is safe in Ucchan's, Pappy went home. Actually we sent him home with Kasumi, Keiko, and Nobuta,” he smiled at the thought of his nephew tugging on Happosai’s hand. The old man loved Kasumi’s two little children. “So he will be out of everyone’s hair for a while. Kasumi wasn’t going to the dojo, she was going home.” “Good,” Ryoga hissed bitterly watching the way Akane smiled up at Ranma and vise versa. It made Ryoga sick to know that he never had that kind of love with any woman, even Akari. “Damn it all!” he snapped. Ranma’s eyes widened as he looked at Ryoga’s depression. “Ryoga-kun are you all right?” Akane asked stepping away from Ranma and placing her small hands on his arms. Ranma walked over to Ryoga and slung his arm around his wide shoulders. “Don’t worry,” Ranma whispered. “You two be happy,” he whispered sadly. Ranma knew what Ryoga was upset about. “Akane, I’m going to talk to Ryoga, why don’t you eat something at Ucchan's?” Ranma asked trying to make Akane go away. “Okay,” she said with a pout. She then did something Ryoga thought she would never do. She jumped up and hugged him. She placed a chastise kiss on his cheek and glanced at Ranma with a wicked grin. “Ryoga you’re a great friend and a good pet,” she smiled going into the restaurant. Both Ranma and Ryoga’s mouths dropped open. “Ranma you’re a dead man!” Ryoga snapped pushing him away. “I didn’t do anything!” Ranma said in defense pouting slightly. “Then why did she look at you like that?” Ryoga snapped cracking his knuckles. “Because! I’m a jealous jerk and she knew that she wasn’t wanted. So she was teasing me and trying to cheer you up beacon breath!” Ranma smirked. Ryouga pondered this and let his hands fall to his sides. He threw back his head and gave a manic laugh. Ranma’s eyes bugged. “You okay? Maybe we should go see Dr. Tofu?” Ranma said walking up to Ryoga. “I’m fine! She knows my secret and she isn’t mad at me!” he whooped with joy. Ranma just stared at Ryoga as he broke a telephone pole happily. Ukyo was sitting across of Konatsu and smiled. “Thanks for the pep talk Konatsu,” she smiled. She thought about all he had done to become a ‘man’ for her. She looked at him again; his dark hair was tied back in a low ponytail. The dark brown warm eyes made her heart leap in her chest. “Konatsu,” she whispered. She remembered the times when they had walked to the psychologists to correct their bad cross dressing habits. They had come a long way from their bad habits, especially Konatsu, but he still never cut his long hair. He told her it was a reminder of his past. “Ukyo?” Akane called from the doorway of her restaurant. “In here, Akane-san,” Konatsu politely called. Ukyo smiled. Well the shrink had managed to change their dressing habits but he didn’t completely correct Konatsu’s speech. “Ryoga is depressed because he doesn’t think there is anyone that loves him,” Akane said frowning. Ukyo blushed and Konatsu just looked at Akane innocently. “Ukyo?” Akane asked her brown eyes widening in shock. “I…it’s nothing,” Ukyo said quickly ducking her head. “Ukyo? Do you like Ryoga-kun?” Akane asked bouncing over to Ukyo. “I think so Akane-san,” Konatsu said sadly. “Oh, Konatsu,” Akane said bounced back and put her hand on his arm. “There is someone out there for you too.” Ukyo almost fell down when Konatsu turned a bright red. Even redder than what her face had become when Akane mentioned her feelings toward Ryoga. Akane and Ranma had left after a quick bite to eat. And since the two most troubled martial artist in Nerima was eating in Ucchan's she wasn’t going to get too much business. So she had fed them and sent them on their way. She sighed when she placed a taco okonomiyaki in front of Sasuke. “What has darken your day lovely Ukyo?” Kuno asked. “Master Kuno, you know you shouldn’t flirt with other women!” Sasuke snapped. “Quiet nave! I’m only wondering what is on fair Ukyo’s mind,” Kuno snapped hitting Sasuke on the head with his bokken. “Nothing sugar,” Ukyo smiled. “Now really Ukyo, Kuno baby always seems to see through sadness,” Nabiki drawled waddling up to them. “Mistress Nabiki! You should’ve stayed at home!” Sasuke said quickly standing up to help Nabiki. “It’s okay Sasuke,” she panted balancing herself on the stool. She was only ten weeks pregnant but she felt like a whale. “How are you Nabiki?” Ukyo asked placing the special in front of Kuno. “Good, the usual please,” she said leaning on Kuno for support. He beamed with pride. Ukyo smiled and wished she were that loved. Ryoga watched Ukyo looked and envy Nabiki and Kuno. “I could make her feel that way,” he smiled to himself contently. Konatsu watched the scene and almost wanted to cry. “Ukyo-sama,” he whispered looking at his hands. “Good morning,” a female voice drawled. “Mistress Kodachi?” Sasuke whispered looking sadly at his food. “Good morning sister,” Kuno snapped. “My, my brother dear. That is no way to treat your loving sister. Besides, I just came back from a gymnastic tournament. And yours truly has won yet another competition,” she smiled smugly. “Welcome to Ucchan's” Konatsu smiled. “Welcome,” Ukyo echoed none too happy. “Ah, Ukyo. I needed to talk to you. Have you seen our beloved Akane?” Kodachi asked. She flicked her long dark curly hair over her shoulder. It wasn’t tied up in her normal ponytail. Kodachi was wearing a dark suit with a white tie. Ukyo glared at her skeptically. Sasuke picked at his food while he knew that whatever Kodachi was up to, it wouldn’t be good. “Why do you look so worried? I’m here because I wanted to congratulate Akane and Ranma-sa...Ranma,” she quickly corrected. “Why should we trust you sugar?” Ukyo hissed. “Don’t worry about my darling sister. She has been to the finest institute for the last three years,” Kuno said taking a bite of his food. “Kuno-baby is correct, I made the younger Kuno go to a psychologist. I told him if she didn’t go, I wouldn’t marry him,” Nabiki smiled evilly. Ukyo tried not to laugh, Nabiki was a bit swollen and her ways weren’t as scary anymore. “They left,” Konatsu said grabbing the plate Ukyo handed him. “Oh, and who might you be?” Kodachi practically purred. Konatsu moved away very slowly so not to insult her, but quickly enough so he put a table and a few customers between them. “Leave him alone sister,” Kuno snapped. “Oh brother dear, I’m not going to harm the boy. I just wanted to know his name,” Kodachi sighed rolling her blue eyes. “My name is Kenzan Konatsu,” Konatsu said bowing politely. “Impressive, he has manners my dear brother lacks,” Kodachi smiled. “What?” Kuno snapped almost knocking Nabiki off her stool. However both Sasuke and Konatsu dived for her and held her on her stool. “Ohohohohohohohohoho!” Kodachi laughed bitterly when Nabiki whacked Tatewaki over the head with his own bokken. “Mistress Nabiki please,” Sasuke begged her trying to stop her. “Are you trying to kill our baby Tatewaki?” she snapped. Ukyo eyes bugged out, she knew from experience Nabiki only used Kuno’s first name when she meant real business. Ryoga came out and gently took the wooden sword away from Nabiki. “Ryoga-kun? You’re back? Please give me the sword, my husband needs his punishment,” Nabiki lost her cool. “Nabiki…” Kuno whispered wrapping her in his arms. “I’m sorry. My darling sister needs lessons in holding her tongue.” Nabiki scowled at him, but sighed and relaxed in his embrace. The on lookers in Ucchan have started to clap. Nabiki blushed at the attention she was getting. “All right show is over folks, please enjoy the rest of your meal,” Ukyo chirped from behind the counter. Ryoga handed Kuno back the bokken and he took it and handed it to Sasuke. “Thank you for the meal fair Ukyo. It’s always a pleasure eating here,” he smiled ushering Nabiki toward the exit. “Kuno-baby, I haven’t eaten yet,” Nabiki grumbled. “Ahem, Sasuke, bring my lovely angel’s okonomiyaki with you on your way out,” Kuno said wrapping an arm around Nabiki’s shoulders. They left and Ukyo packed the okonomiyaki in a box for Sasuke. “Thank you for the meal,” he said bowing. “No problem,” Ukyo smiled. Sasuke bounded after the two lovers. “Excuse me, but I still don’t know where Akane is,” Kodachi huffed. Ukyo rolled her eyes and glanced at Ryoga. “They went back to the dojo,” he mused shrugging. Kodachi sighed and thanked them. “May be I’ll see you later Konatsu,” she smiled leaving. Konatsu shivered, he really didn’t want to be anywhere near Kuno Kodachi. Ukyo remembered the rumors she had heard of Kodachi and a poor boy. She had poisoned the man because he didn’t love her. But luckily the man was saved and Kodachi had been put in proper care. Now though, Ukyo looked over to Konatsu and shook her head. “Konatsuchan, don’t worry about her. She’ll go away soon enough,” Ukyo said smiling. Konatsu gave her a small smile and went back to serving customers. “Ryoga, you should go back and clean the back for me,” she said flipping another okonomiyaki. The door slid open and Ukyo smiled and called out her greeting. “Welcome to Ucchan's!” “Welcome,” Konatsu and Ryoga echoed. “Hello have you seen Shampoo?” Moose said from the door. He looked like hell. His pants were ripped and his white shirt was now splattered with brown and black stains. “Moose what happened to you?” Ryoga asked walking over to the Chinese Amazon male. “Shampoo ran off again after I told her she should stay home if she didn’t want to go to Hong Kong with me. But she is really mad me about leaving her behind,” he said slouching on the stool. Ukyo whipped up some food and placed it in front of him. “So what are you planning Moose?” she asked. “A party, everyone is invited, but it is to be a surprise. Shampoo is really mad this time. I just don’t know what to do,” Moose wailed placing his head in his hands. “Don’t worry Moose she’ll get over it,” Ryoga said patting the dirty male on the back. Ukyo just smiled, because she didn’t care for the purple haired Amazon at all, but a party did sound like fun. “So what kind of party will it be? Her birthday isn’t this month so…?” Ukyo drawled glancing over to Konatsu and Ryoga. “I could throw a Halloween party, everyone would need a costume,” Moose beamed staring at Ukyo with tears in his eyes. Ryouga arched an eyebrow and Konatsu shook his head. “Huh?” Ukyo asked having a classic sweat drop look. “In America, they celebrate this holiday for the dead, its call Halloween. They dress up in costumes for the evening and children get candy,” Moose exclaimed. “Why do I not like this idea?” Ukyo whispered to Konatsu. “Maybe because Moose is suggesting it?” Konatsu answered shrugging his shoulders. A wave of jealousy hit Ryoga head on, when he saw Ukyo lean in and whisper something to Konatsu. He got depressed quickly when she smiled at him, with laughter in her eyes. “Ryoga?” Moose asked placing a big hand on Ryoga’s forearm. “What?” Ryoga asked. “Ryogachan are you alright?” Ukyo asked alarmed that he was depressed. “Fine,” he sighed. “So do you think Shampoo will like the idea?” Moose asked. “Of course sugar,” Ukyo chirped finishing off two pork okonomiyakis. Ryoga turned green. “Ryoga are you all right?” Konatsu asked looking at Ryoga. Ryoga looked very sick, his face was pale and he stared down at Ukyo putting the pork okonomiyakis on plates. “Fine,” he whispered, but it was very hoarse. He was battling with himself not to faint. “Oh no! I’m so sorry Ryoga,” Ukyo said giving the plates to Konatsu quickly. She hoped over the counter and shoved Ryoga on a stool before he fell over. “Don’t worry Ryoga, I’m the same with duck meat,” Moose shuddered at the thought. “Argh! I hate PIGS!!!” Ryoga cried throwing his hands in the air. A few customers stared, but the rest ignored him. The gang had found away to plan the party and invite everyone to the Nekohanten without Shampoo the wiser. Moose had sent an invitation to his great-grandmother-in-law too. “Everything is set,” Moose said one night in Ucchan's. “Who are you taking?” Ryoga asked Konatsu. “I’m not sure. Maybe I’ll take Ukyo-sama…” he paused when he saw Ryouga’s anger rising. “Umm…Kodachisan,” he spat. Both males stared at him. “I…I mean…Oh!” he wailed. “I’m going to take Ukyo, is that okay with you Konatsu?” Ryoga asked. “I guess,” grumbled Konatsu twisting his long hair. “Come on now, there are going to be so many people there. All in costume too, you’ll find someone Konatsu,” Moose said quietly. “Humph,” Konatsu grumbled. “Now all we need are costumes,” Moose exclaimed. Upstairs, Ukyo was looking over what she was planning to wear. She had picked out vampire outfit along with fake teeth. Which, Dr. Tofu, helped her make with plastic. “Perfect,” she inspected the black material. She put on the dress and zipped up the thigh high boots. She looked like a dark version of Shampoo, but the black cape made her look really evil. She smiled evilly and placed the teeth in. “Ooh, I’m going to like dressing up after all,” she said around the teeth. She took out the black gloves Nabiki had lent her because she wasn’t going to the party. She slipped them on and looked at the finished product. “Akane is going to fall over,” she whispered. The party was a week away and Ukyo could hardly wait, to show off her stuff. Ranma bounded in with an armful of costumes that Kasumi had made. She insisted that he wear one, but she had made five. “I wonder if Moose and Ryoga have costumes yet? Oi!” he called into Ucchan’s. “Where closed,” Ryoga said from the counter. “Oi Ryoga! I have some costumes that Kasumi made. I have to wear one, but I have a few extra,” Ranma said presenting the costumes. “Our savor Saotome-kun,” Konatsu wailed. Ranma arched an eyebrow and looked over at them. “I’m I interrupting something?” he asked placing the bags on the counter. “No,” Moose said. “Ranchan,” Ukyo cried bounding down the stairs. All the males stared at her. She was still in her vampire get up. “Ukyo?” both Ryoga and Moose asked. “Ukyo-sama?” Konatsu’s eyes bugged out. “Ucchan?” Ranma breathed. “Do you think it’s too much? Akane said it would look really cool on me. So what do you guys think?” she asked walking up to them. She still had not done her make-up and hair but she looked scary and very sexy. “Wow Ucchan, I never knew you could’ve been the sexy fiancée too,” Ranma teased. Ukyo blushed. “Ranma is quite right, that outfit looks very revealing,” Moose said trying to keep his tongue in his mouth. Konatsu however looked over at her with hungry eyes. “Ukyo-sama,” he breathed. “Too much?” she asked pouting at the four males. “No. No. No,” all of them said. They all looked at each other and glared. Ranma and Moose hung their heads. “Don’t worry boys, Akane will have great costumes for everyone,” she announced. “You got that from Akane?” Ranma asked his eyes bugging out. “Ah…yeah,” Ukyo said looking at her boots. “Well since you seen mine, I wanna see yours,” Ukyo said glaring at the men. “There all in there. Help yourselves,” Ranma smiled. After a small quarrel between Konatsu and Ryoga the three men finally had their costumes. Ryoga was going as a shogun, Moose was going as 007, and poor Konatsu was left between a clown costume and a silly looking mask. “What is this suppose to be?” Konatsu wined. “Kasumi told me, that was suppose to be the man in the moon. See the mask covers half of your face and the rest is how you want to dress,” Ranma said. “Ranchan what are you going as?” Ukyo asked. “Well I told Kasumi that I wanted something dangerous, so she made me Godzilla,” from their shocked expressions Ranma laughed. Ukyo glared at him and elbowed him in the ribs. “Be serious, if you didn’t want these costumes you must have the best one,” Ukyo snapped. “Okay, geesh, can’t I even joke around anymore?” Ranma asked. “NO!” the others snapped. They didn’t like being left with the unwanted outfits. “I’m going as a play boy bunny,” he laughed. Moose threw a cup of iced tea over his head. “Ah, come on now, I was only joking,” Ranma, giggled in his girl form. “Ranchan, I’m dying to know,” Ukyo said grabbing Ranma by the shoulders. “Okay, I’ll be going as Artimis, and Akane will be my Diana,” Ranma smiled. “Oh how romantic,” Ukyo sighed clutching her hands together. “That baka is lying again,” Akane said from the doorway. “Ack,” Ranma cried when she mallet her. “He doesn’t know what I’ll be going as, but I’ll be going as something dark like Ukyo. He, the baka, is going as a devil,” Akane grinned. “Humph,” Ranma shrugged crossing her arms. “Aw, you’re still a couple,” Ukyo sighed. “Ucchan I never knew you would look that good in that outfit,” Akane smiled. “Thanks,” Ukyo smiled back. A slight blush crept into her cheeks. The girls bounded up the stairs with the men watching them from behind. “I wonder what Akanesan is going to wear,” Ryoga thought. “Humph,” Ranma glared at the lost man. Author’s note: Darn, the second chapter is kind of long. I was hoping I could finish the story in two chapters. Oh well. (^ O ^) I’ll try concluding it in the third chapter at the party. At least I’m not like those mean authors who leave you hanging. I at least I sort of conclude the chapter. (^ _ ^) I would like to know your thoughts so please mail me at white_bear_23@hotmail.com. I‘m open to suggestions, and even flames. But I will not tolerate flames that insult Ryoga and Ukyo! This is after all a fanfic of Ryoga and Ukyo! (@. @) This is my first attempt at a fanfic so please be gentle on me.