The Lady, The Tiger, The Bokken Beating
chapter 1
by Sheri

Be nice to me, this is my first time. ^_^




The wind whisped about the empty school grounds. The gray concrete sizzled as the noon sun poured down upon it. Wind whisped about the barren grounds as a single form strolled, swinging his bokken in an intimidating fashion.

Kuno.

Kuno glared about, his face stern. His eyes scoured every aspect of the school grounds, then looked skyward. His face hardened even more as he clenched his bokken, trembling.

" Ranma Saotome..... how many times have you foiled me in my quest to gain the affections of my beloved Akane Tendo, or the mysterious Pig-tailed goddess?" he whispered, his voice rough and emotional. " Curse you vile fiend! How many times must you use your dark magic to best me in combat when victory is rightfully mine!? A day does not pass by where I am not  tormented by you  foul presence... Ranma Saotome!" he hissed. He reared back, throwing his shoulders and holding his bokken straight out. " RANMA SAOTOME! I WILL NOT TOLERATE-,"

" Excuse me,"

Kuno blinked, surprised out of his speech. He felt a sudden weight upon his head. Kuno's eyes widened as they drifted upwards.

A pair of big glimmering blue eyes greeted his own. His eyes widened even more. Standing upon his head was a beautiful woman, sleek and well-endowed.

Her long blood ember hair glistened in the sun, an orange tiger striped headband with curious tiger ears holding the lock of fire back. Upon her slim body was a skin tight black body suit, which cut off inches from her knees and elbows. Over the body suit was an orange tiger striped vest and lower bikini bottom. An orange tiger striped belt wrapped around her waist, a cute tiger tail attached to it in the back.

She wore knee high leather black boots and black gloves that reached to her elbows. Steel claws shimmered, attached to the leather clothing. Kuno blinked slowly as the slim girl stood upon his head, giving him a questioning look.

" Are you Genma Saotome?" she asked, her melodic voice innocent.

" Sully not my name, fair maiden, by accusing me of being responsible for the presence of the vile sorcerer Saotome into this world! Were I he I would have made him commit sepuku lest he sully family honor with his existence!" Kuno retorted, indignant.

" So yer not him?" the tiger woman said, disappointed.

" Nay! I am Tatewake Kuno, the Blue Thunder of Furinkan High!" Kuno roared, posing dynamically as lightning flashed.

" Dang... so you're useless to me," the woman sighed, apparently disappointed. " I was so sure I had finally found him. How many more people can there possibly be in this stupid city?"

" The Blue Thunder of Furinkan High is anything but useless. Ah, but how rude of me. What is your name, oh fiery tiger maiden?"

" I am Mouko Hasha!" the tiger woman shouted, leaping from Kuno's head. She landed upon the ground before him, her hair dancing like a flame. Her body bounced as she jerked back. Her hand shot up in a 'thumbs up' gesture. " Champion of the Tournament of Iken!"

" Ah, such a fiery spirit of grace and beauty such as yourself nearly matches that of Akane Tendo or the Pig-tailed girl. Very well fiery one. If you can defeat me, I shall allow you to date with me!" Kuno announced. Mouko's eyes widened, slightly.

" DATE you!?" she repeated as Kuno crouched, holding his bokken in a battle position. " Don't be a screwball!" she snorted, delivering a kick to Kuno's exposed stomach. Kuno let out a grunt at the kick, then swung his bokken, an arc from the side to Mouko'smidsection. Mouko leaped back, barely dodging the slice.

" If you are THAT eager for a thrashing...," Mouko began, her eyes narrowed. " Then you've picked the right opponent!" she added. She flipped away, landing on her right foot. She raised her hands, holding them as if they were paws. She lifted her left foot,  preparing to leap. A white aura flashed about her. " Thunder Wolf Attack!" she howled. With surprising speed, she bolted towards Kuno, the sound of thunder roaring at each step. Kuno had no time to react before Mouko's attack reached him. He felt many blows to his form, though the attack itself lasted but a couple seconds.  Each blow sizzled against his body and it felt as though lightning were crashing down from the skies, striking his form. As the last blow fell, Mouko flipped away and landed a couple feet from the sizzling Kuno. " Date THAT!" she snickered.

" Ahhh... my fiery devil... you match the ferociousness of the pigtailed goddess!" Kuno cried, spasming as he lay on the ground. " You may date with me!" he twitched. Mouko's eyes opened as a nerve on her cheek spasmed. She grabbed Kuno's bokken and thwacked him with it.

" STOP MOVING, DANG IT!" she shouted. Kuno spasmed once more before going out like a light. Mouko sighed with relief. " Now that THAT'S over... time to find Genma Saotome!"

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