"Nerima?! Why would we move filming there?!" Eyeing his director with calm sandalwood eyes, Ukyo wore a slow smile as he said, "Because I want to." While the director was still dealing with their sudden relocation, Ukyo moved his eyes to look at the PR staff. He stopped, of course, on Yusabe Kuruki, to give her his usual heartbreaker smile which she melted at. "Kuruki honey," Ukyo drawled in very sensuous tones. "I'd like you to release a statement to the press saying that tomorrow we're going to hold an open audition for the coveted role of the next Peal girl in my newest movie." Upon hearing this, the director Yusabe Kensuke, could only moan again before he started hitting his head on the conference table over and over. "An open audition," Kensuke sobbed. "Don't you know how many rejects and losers are going to show up? How can you do this to me, Ukyo-kun?" "The same way that you can ask me to do all of those damned stupid fan service poses," Ukyo replied. "It's going to bring in the people. Just stop and think about it, Kensuke. Who wouldn't want to see the latest Bakers Peal flick when they learn the female lead is somebody like them? Just a plain and ordinary girl off the street that was hand picked by yours truly?" Kensuke slowly lifted his head and looked at Ukyo with eyes shining with tears. "The Kami above," he said in soft wonderment. He suddenly jumped to his feet and broke into a wide smile while he exclaimed, "You're becoming more shrewd than me! I'm so proud!" "Thanks, Ken," said Ukyo with a chuckle before he gave Kuruki a wink which she blushed at. "So it's all settled then? Kuruki releases the statement to the press today and tomorrow we hold the auditions. That clear?" "Crystal," the room full of various movie executives and employees all echoed at the same time. "Wonderful," Ukyo said. He then turned on his heel to stride out of the conference room with a graceful elegance. When they were alone, Kensuke looked at his wife and frowning a bit, he asked, "Do you always have to blush when he's around? He is half your age, you know." "I know," said Kuruki as she gave a wistful sigh. "But he's still Ukyo. The sexiest man to ever hit the silver screen in the past twenty years according to Kung Fu Daily." Heaving an exasperated sigh, Kensuke shook his head and wondered why after two years of working on Kung Fu films with him, his wife could still have a school girl crush on Ukyo. Couldn't she see that he was imperious and often times overconfident? Couldn't she see that he needlessly risked his life on movie stunts? Couldn't she see that he was a guy with problems? Or maybe, Kuruki could see all of those things and they only made her like him more for some strange reason. But he didn't let it bother him because if there was one thing in the world that Kensuke accepted hands down it was the fact that women were drawn to Ukyo like flies to honey. After all, what could anyone really expect when a sixteen year old was voted the sexiest man alive? --- Taking Ryoga's hand as she stepped off of the bus as they finally reached their stop, Nabiki said, "Next time we're definitely taking the train, Ryoga-kun." "Yeah," Ryoga said with a nod. "What was with that green haired guy who kept babbling about the lost continent of Atlantis to his pouch bag anyway? And why the heck would anyone name their bag Rane?" "Beats me," said Nabiki with a sigh. "But buses aren't my means of public transport anymore." Smiling at this, Ryoga started a walk down the crowded streets of downtown Nerima and towards the Tendo dojo with Nabiki at his side. "But at least we had a good time in Yokohama," remarked Ryoga. "The owner of the Karaoke Citadel even gave us that invitation to come back and sing professionally." "Now that's an idea," said Nabiki as she smiled. "I wouldn't mind getting paid for singing. Would you?" "Well," said Ryoga slowly. "It does sound like fun. And Ranma always says never to pass up the opportunity to make easy money when you can." "Then it's decided," Nabiki said with satisfaction. "I'll call Rutaka-san when we get home and tell him that we accept his offer to sing there next weekend. We can even promote around school since the other students who saw us singing before seemed to enjoy our performance." "Great," Ryoga beamed. "I can't wait, Nabiki-chan. Whenever I'm with you I always have lots of fun." While Nabiki blushed at this, Ryoga directed his eyes across the street only to blink at what he saw. "Hey," Ryoga said slowly. "Isn't that Ranma?" "And Dachi," continued Nabiki. "They're probably up to their necks in trouble again." "I dunno," Ryoga mused. "They have Shampoo and the Matriarch with them." He paused to squint then said, "I wonder why Tachi is in his cursed form though." "Cursed form?" Nabiki blinked. She looked closer at the group but only unusual thing that she could see was Shampoo holding an odd looking chicken. "You mean that weird bird is actually Tatewaki in his cursed form?" "Yeah," said Ryoga. "He fell into the spring of drowned phoenix. It's a very tragic story." Holding back the urge to snicker, Nabiki took Ryoga's hand in her own and crossed the street as she called out, "Ranma! Dachi! What're you up to?" "Throw a cannonball at my beautiful face, will he? I'll show him," Ranma was muttering to herself when she paused on hearing Nabiki's voice. She turned to look at the approaching pair and said, "Hey. Where have you two been? Out on another date?" "Maybe," said Nabiki slyly as she smiled at Ryoga who immediately turned bright red at this. Looking back at Ranma, she asked, "Why aren't you guys at school?" "We got kicked out," said Ranma easily. "Because the old ghoul's amulet kept zapping us in class." "Kept zapping you. I never received the blunt of the amulet's odd form of discipline," Kodachi reminded. "Me, you, it's all the same, isn't it?" Ranma flashed a charming smile then drawled, "After all, you do have my heart and that makes me a part of you, Dachi." "Naturally," Kodachi purred before she moved closer and they began yet another involved kiss. Quirking an eyebrow at the couple, Nabiki turned to Shampoo and asked, "How about you? Why are you out running around loose? This an Amazon holiday?" "No," said Shampoo with a sniff. "Shampoo asked to leave school when she beat up mob of many stupid boys and sent them into hospital. But is only for two days then Principal let Shampoo come back to play basketball." "Ehh, I see," Nabiki twitched at this reply. Giving his high pitched laugh, Ryoga rubbed the back of his head and said, "I'm sure that those guys won't go near you again, Shampoo. That sounds pretty scary." "Really?" Shampoo blinked. "Shampoo was only doing what is being taught in tribe about challenges." "Like Ryoga-kun said, that's scary," said Nabiki wryly who shook her head while smiling at her iinazuke. "Very," Ryoga returned the smile. He lowered his head to look directly into Tatewaki phoenix's beady black gaze. "But why are you in your cursed form, Tachi? Did it rain while we were sightseeing in Yokohama?" For a reply, Tatewaki phoenix puffed up then tilted his head back to look up at Shampoo as he squawked. The Amazon nodded her head, then lifted Tatewaki phoenix to hold him in front of Ranma who formed an annoyed face. Backing away slowly, Ranma said, "You're not--" Before Ranma could go to far, Tatewaki phoenix let loose a deafening squawk before he pecked Ranma on the forehead several times while Ranma tried to push the enraged bird away as it kept pecking her. And watching this, Ryoga could only sweatdrop and laugh nervously. "Oh, I see," he said slowly. "Ranma was the one who caused you to change forms." "Shampoo," said Cologne who's voice cut through the air to serve much like a calming influence. "Did you by any chance place Tatewaki, while in his cursed form, on top of your head when you battled those boys at school?" "Yes, was only place Shampoo could think of that was safe for Tachi at the time," Shampoo replied in slight confusion. "Why you ask, Great Grandmother?" "And Tatewaki turns into a phoenix, correct?" asked Cologne as she continued to study the bird in her Great Granddaughter's arms very closely. "Yeah, he does," Ryoga answered first. "But what does that have to do with anything?" "Kuno-san," murmured Cologne who hopped forward to gaze into his eyes. "Why didn't you tell me you possess such a truly influential and unique form?" At this statement, Tatewaki phoenix could only blink before he puffed up some more and wore a face of definite puzzlement. Cologne turned to look at Shampoo and said, "Come. We should be getting back if all of you want to know the exact nature of Tatewaki's curse." "Well, that don't interest me any," Ranma snorted. "I already know that idiot Kuno turns into an ugly chicken. I'm just gonna head back to the dojo then." Tatewaki phoenix puffed up again and looked like he was going to peck Ranma, when Kodachi reached out to grab Ranma by the top of her pointy ears then started to drag her down the street and past the others. "Augh! Dachi, that hurts!" "I asked you not to insult my brother, darling." "But he turns into a chicken, Dachi!" "He's a phoenix, not a chicken." "Maybe, but he still looks like a chicken." "Darling..." "Augh! My ears!" And watching this entire scene, the group could only wear faces of surprised wariness. "Well," said Nabiki after a long moment. "I guess even those two have the occasional relationship problem." "It was bound to happen," said Ryoga dimly. "I'm just glad that it isn't us," Nabiki said as she flashed him another smile which caused Ryoga to blush. Ryoga was about to reply but found himself cut off when Ranma wailed, "He looks like a chicken, Dachi!" Sweatdropping again, Ryoga looked at Nabiki then said firmly, "I agree. I'm really glad that it isn't us." --- "Right hand, blue." Her head resting directly in front of the valley of Akane's breasts, Chocolate dimly heard the words of the other girl but they barely registered in her mind. "What?" asked Chocolate. "Right hand, blue," Akane replied with a smile as she looked down at Chocolate which left their lips only a few inches apart, causing the Amazon more distraction. "Oh, okay," Chocolate mumbled as she turned an interesting shade of red. Shifting her body, Chocolate now found herself in a strange bridge like position that left her trapped under Akane with their faces extremely close together. It was at this point that Chocolate wished she had paid a little more attention when Akane was listing off the various games that they could play to pass the time. Trying her very best to ignore the light scent of flowers that clung to Akane, Chocolate thought back on how she had ended up in this position. Apparently the whole idea of handcuffing her to stop her from running away wasn't Akane's but rather an odd Doctor's who worked at Akane's school. It was this same Doctor who had the key to the handcuffs. And since Akane didn't know where he lived they would have to stay handcuffed together until they saw him tomorrow. The way in which Akane had told Chocolate the story along with the apologetic and anxious look she held in her gaze kept Chocolate from getting angry with her. Chocolate, like nearly everyone else, found it impossible to get angry with someone as kawaii and sweet natured as Akane. But Chocolate could get angry at this Doctor person and when she went to see him tomorrow she was definitely going to give him a piece of her mind. After she dropped a few dozen cannonballs on him, of course. After she discovered the reason behind being handcuffed, Chocolate decided that it would be best to get out of the public eye. That was when she asked Akane if they could go to her house and relax in private. After giving Chocolate a short tour of the house, which was empty except for two men drunk on sake who kept talking about Hibiki Nabiki, they ended up in Akane's room. While Chocolate tried nervously to avoid looking at the messiness of the room, as it had bras and undies strewn all around, Akane listed off several games to play. And not listening closely, Chocolate mumbled a low yes when the game Twister was mentioned because it sounded vaguely familiar to her. It seems even in the great wilderness of China teenagers have heard about the game called Twister. Now in a much stranger position, which implied a sexual maneuver that she recalled being referred to as a sixty-nine, Chocolate wished she'd known just what the game entailed before she agreed to play it with Akane. "Chocolate? You okay?" Twisting her head around from where it had been hovering just above Akane's crotch, Chocolate formed a wary smile and said, "Couldn't be better." "Good! Left foot, green." Heaving another sigh, Chocolate started to slowly move her body into position as she wondered if this game had originally been used as a torture device. If it was, she would hardly be surprised because right now Chocolate was in her very own personal hell. One that Shampoo would find amusing, no doubt. --- "You see," Cologne said. She set down a thick book on the dusty countertop that resided in the near empty room to the building she bought. "Tatewaki turns into the legendary phoenix of our mountain home. While in his cursed form, if he's placed on a warrior's head, he will make that warrior invincible in battle." "Really?" asked Ranma. Her cobalt eyes then gained a definite gleam. "Maybe you aren't so worthless in your chicken form," said Ranma as she slid towards the now human Tatewaki who looked at her in disgust. Lifting his sheathed katana, Tatewaki promptly whacked Ranma on the top of her blonde head with it as he said, "As if I'd ever allow you to use me in such a vile manner, Saotome. Do I look like a fool to you?" Forming a scowl, Ranma looked up at Tatewaki through the sheathed katana that rested on her head and said, "You really want me to answer that, Kuno?" "You guys," said Ryoga in slightly exasperated tones as he stepped between Ranma and Tatewaki. "Don't start again. Haven't you fought enough for one day?" Matching each others hostile gaze, Ranma and Tatewaki answered together, "No." While Ryoga heaved a sigh at this, Shampoo said, "So that why Shampoo beat up stupid boys easily? Magic of phoenix help Shampoo in battle?" "Exactly," said Cologne with a nod. "The power of Tatewaki's cursed form added your own natural skill in battle to make you an utterly invincible warrior." "That's what I call a fighting advantage," Nabiki remarked. She then turned to watch as Ryoga tried in vain to keep Ranma and Tatewaki from fighting. "Most certainly," said Kodachi softly. Her violet eyes held concern as she gazed at the form of her older brother. "If people of lax morals were to find out about Tachi's curse it wouldn't bode well for him. They might use him in obscene ways." Snorting at this, Perfume took a step forward to join the group as she had been hanging back with Kasumi on the edge of the discussion before. "You mean people like you, demon thief?" Perfume asked derisively. "No," Kodachi said tightly as her jaw tightened. "That's not what I meant at all. I may do many things that waver on the illegal but I would never use Tachi." Perfume looked like she was going to make another derisive comment when Kasumi quietly sidled up next to her and gently rested a hand on her back. "Perfume," said Kasumi in softly enchanting tones. "I think that it's time I head back home to get dinner ready. Would you mind walking me there?" Slowly looking from Kodachi to Kasumi and blinking on seeing her Airen's warm smile, Perfume said, "Of course. Whatever you want, Airen." With that, the two women left the building and watching their exit, Nabiki said, "It looks like my Oneechan has Perfume wrapped around her little finger." "Perfume is whipped," Shampoo agreed with a nod and a snicker. "Shampoo never see her like this before. Except when she turn into very cute pixie. Is easy to get Perfume to do things when she like that." "Pixie?" repeated Kodachi and Nabiki, both of whom had never encountered Perfume's pixie form in such a way that they would know what it truly was. "Yes," Shampoo said easily. "You not knowing of Perfume's curse? She turn into too too cute pixie. Is odd you not know. Sisters Kasumi and Akane both know." As Nabiki formed a thoughtful expression and contemplated the idea of splashing Perfume just to see if what Shampoo said was true, Kodachi formed a slow smile and murmured, "Very interesting." "That's it, Kuno! Magical chicken or not, we're gonna fight and I'm gonna kick your ass!" Turning around, they saw Ranma and Tatewaki both unsheathing their katanas again as they bounded out of the building to start up their duel once more. "Oh dear," said Kodachi with a sigh. "They really do seem to enjoy fighting one another, don't they?" "Ranma! Tachi! Don't do this!" Ryoga shouted before he ran out the building after them. Observing this, Nabiki's hazel eyes widened as she called, "No, Ryoga-kun! You'll get lost!" Then Nabiki promptly ran out of the building with Shampoo hot on her heels as the Amazon hoped to watch Tatewaki utterly defeat Ranma in a fair battle. This left Kodachi alone with Cologne. Wearing a quirky smile, Kodachi bowed and said, "It seems as if I too must also take my leave, Matriarch. But before I go may I ask a question?" "Certainly, Kuno-san," replied Cologne. "Does Ranma darling truly have to be in his elfin form constantly to learn magics from you or were you just trying to annoy him by trapping him so?" asked Kodachi. Her eyes narrowing by a notch, Cologne gave a soft laugh and said, "You are clever, aren't you? The latter of course. Ranma can only learn magics as an elf but to do so he hardly needs to remain trapped as one. But it seems that it's not having the desired effect on him." "I see," Kodachi said in low tones. Tilting her head to one side, she said, "Then may I further inquire for you to teach me how to return my dearest to normal?" Studying Kodachi closely, Cologne turned around on her staff and hopping away, she said, "Come with me." Following after the Matriarch, Kodachi prepared to learn the first of many Amazon secrets. Secrets that she would make good use of. --- Ukyo looked at the row of clothes that he had laid out on his bed and said, "What to pack?" Glancing up at the figure of his best friend who was lounging on the plush window sill, he held up a blue pinstripe suit. "What do you think? Should I pack suits or dress casual?" Turning from where he'd been looking out the window and at the busy cityscape below, Kurenai Tsubasa sighed before he rose to his feet and crossed to Ukyo. "Why do you even care, Ucchan?" asked Tsubasa. He sat down at the edge of the bed and said, "It's not like we're shooting anywhere big. It's just a tiny district." "No," Ukyo said softly as he continued to gaze at his wardrobe on the bed. "It's more than that. It's special." Rolling his eyes, Tsubasa removed a stray piece of lint from the tailored pants he wore and said, "If you say so. Personally, I still can't figure out why you wanted to move shooting." "A little elf told me too," said Ukyo with a smirk. "What?" Tsubasa asked. "Never mind," Ukyo dismissed. He turned to remove a leather suitcase from his closet and said, "The reason I moved shooting to Nerima is because I was told some old acquaintances of mine are there. Acquaintances that I'd like to see again." "Oh?" Tsubasa arched an chestnut eyebrow curiously as he folded his arms across his muscular chest that was well revealed in his tight white t-shirt. "The same acquaintances that we've discussed in the past?" "The very same," said Ukyo. Turning to look at Tsubasa, he formed a dangerously rakish smile then said, "And you know how I feel about them, sugar." Chuckling at this, Tsubasa rose to his feet and said, "They will definitely be in the hospital when you're finished with them, Ucchan. But what about the press?" "What about them?" replied Ukyo carelessly as he began to neatly pack up several different suits. "I'm hardly known for my indiscretion, Basa. I'll keep things quiet." "Well, then," Tsubasa said with a smirk. "Do you mind if I help you out? I could use the work out." Pausing in his packing, Ukyo looked up with surprised eyes. "Basa," he began slowly. "You don't have to do that." "Have to? What do you mean? I want to," said Tsubasa casually but his blue eyes were earnest. "You're my best friend in whole the world and my favorite co-star. What sorta guy would I be if I let you do this alone?" "Thanks," said Ukyo softly. "But this is something that I have to handle on my own. I do appreciate the offer though. It means a lot to me." "No problem," Tsubasa replied. He then strode across the room and sat down in one of the chairs before he turned on the television. After a moment, he said, "It looks like Kuruki got to the press. They're already talking about the shooting change and open audition on the tube." "Good," Ukyo said. Folding the last of his clothes in the suitcase, he said, "Hallucination or not I have to see if it's true. I have to see if he's really in Nerima." Closing the suitcase with an almost ominous click, Ukyo clenched his jaw and said, "Ryoga. Just wait. I'll get my revenge on you and your damned father." --- "Honestly," said Nabiki as she stepped over the passed out forms of Genma and Soun. "Who drinks this early in the day? What on earth were they thinking?" The group was now back at the dojo and they had all split apart to do their various chores. Perfume helping Kasumi to prepare dinner while Shampoo and Tatewaki were in the dojo sparring again. This left Nabiki, Ryoga, and Ranma in the sitting room observing the evidence of Genma and Soun's drinking binge. The most glaring of which was their unconscious and snoring forms on the floor. That and the sake bottles strewn everywhere. Heaving a sigh, Nabiki said, "They even left the television on. What a waste of electricity." "They were probably celebrating your date," Ranma remarked as she smirked at Ryoga. "Don't you agree, big bro? Or should I call you the date master now?" "Don't push it, Ranma," growled Ryoga before he shot a nervous look at Nabiki who was in front of the television. Ranma was about to reply when she felt hot breath hit her skin causing her to shiver. Looking back, she gazed into Kodachi's violet eyes and immediately smiled. "Dachi," said Ranma. "I was wondering where you'd gone off to. You just disappeared on us. Kuno almost went to look for you but Shampoo got him distracted." "I was discovering secrets," replied Kodachi coyly as she ran her fingers up Ranma's ribcage. "Ones that will greatly benefit us both, my darling." "Oh yeah?" Ranma asked curiously. "What sort--" Ranma started to say something more, but got cut off when Nabiki said breathlessly, "No way." Everyone turned to look at the middle Tendo sister who was crouched in front of the television, her eyes glued to the screen as she wore an enraptured expression. "Nabiki-chan?" asked Ryoga in concern as he took a step towards her. "Is something wrong?" Instead of replying, Nabiki moved forward and turned up the television volume so all the others could hear what she was listening to. "So, that's the latest scoop in the Kung Fu world. Kuonji Ukyo, entertainment superstar, will be filming his new movie in the Bakers Peal series, On the Emperor's Secret Sauce, in the Nerima district. All of you would be starlets don't forget that tomorrow in downtown Nerima is when the open auditions for the role of the latest Peal girl will being going on. Good luck!" "Ukyo?" said Kodachi so softly that no one could hear. Mechanically turning off the television, Nabiki turned around to stare at them all as she whispered, "Ukyo is coming here. He's really coming here." And before anyone could comment on this or her strange behavior, Nabiki leapt to her feet and then ran out of the sitting room as she shouted, "He's coming here!" Blinking at this, Ryoga, Ranma, and Kodachi got over their mutual shock and went after Nabiki who was in her room and standing in front of her closet. "Nabchan?" asked Ranma. "What's up?" Nabiki looked back at the others and they saw her hazel eyes were sparkling as she said, "I'm sorry... but this is just so exciting for me. You see, I love Kung Fu movies. I have ever since Mother took me to one before she died." "Nabiki dearest is a Kung Fu fan?" Kodachi said in obvious shock. "That is most... unexpected." "But what does that have to do with what was on the television?" asked Ryoga with confusion. "Kuonji Ukyo is the biggest Kung Fu star in the world right now," Nabiki said enthusiastically. "And my favorite movie actor. He's just so... so... Ukyo." "Looks like you got competition, bro," Ranma said as she elbowed Ryoga and snickered. "Funny," retorted Ryoga. He turned his eyes back to Nabiki who was opening her closet and revealed several large rows filled from top to bottom with videos. "Goodness," Kodachi said as she took a step towards Nabiki and peered at the videos. "You do have a lot of them." "Well, I've been collecting them since I was about twelve," said Nabiki somewhat sheepishly. "Do all of these have that Ukyo guy in them?" asked Ryoga as he suddenly appeared at Nabiki's side along with Ranma who was looking at the videos. "I wish," Nabiki said with a wistful sigh. "But he's only made ten movies. Ukyo's our age, he's sixteen." Taking one of the videos off the shelf, Ranma studied its cover and read aloud, "Cook Hard. The latest action packed adventure from Kuonji Ukyo. What happens when you mix a former chef turned cop with a terrorist? A recipe for trouble." "That's a great movie," commented Nabiki. "But I like the Okonomiyaki Jones trilogy or the Bakers Peal series best." Staring at the video she held, Ranma said, "Kuonji Ukyo. I just know I've heard that name before." "He is famous, Ranma," said Nabiki in slightly exasperated tones. "Last year alone his movies brought in more than sixty billion yen on the international market." "Yes," Kodachi murmured. "He's very famous." "It ain't that," Ranma said as she frowned. She turned to look at Ryoga and said, "Take a look at this guy, bro. Doesn't he look awfully familiar to you?" Gazing at the video, Ryoga said thoughtfully, "Now that you mention it, he does look sort of familiar." The two brothers stared at the video together while Kodachi looked at Nabiki and asked, "Will you be attending the auditions tomorrow, Nabiki dearest? It does seem as if your precious Ukyo will be supervising the event." "Me? Audition to be in a movie with Ukyo?" Nabiki turned bright red at the thought. "I don't know." "Oh come now," Kodachi wheedled as she smoothly crossed to stand at Nabiki's side. Leaning on the other girl's shoulder she purred, "With your beauty and charm I'm positive that you'll be a shoe in for the role. And I'd be more than willing to help you prepare." Snapping out of her momentary daze, Nabiki looked at Kodachi and asked, "What're you up to, Dachi?" "Up to? Moi?" asked Kodachi with an innocent expression as she pressed a hand to her chest. "Why would you even suspect that I was up to something?" "Because your lips are moving," replied Nabiki dryly. Folding her arms over her chest she said, "Come on, spill it. What are you up to this time?" "Nothing really," said Kodachi with a smile. "I merely wish to help your achieve your wish of meeting Ukyo. But if you happen to win the part of his on screen paramour I would be much obliged if you would consider making me your official representative." "Representative?" echoed Nabiki. "You mean that you want to be my agent? Why would you want to do that?" "My dearest Nabiki," said Kodachi sensuously as she cupped Nabiki's cheek softly. "The tales of your skill in singing have not escaped my notice. It's obvious you have the looks and talent to make it but do you have the ability to maintain the needed ruthlessness to boost your career?" "And you do?" Nabiki asked drolly. "Of course," said Kodachi with a smile. "There's no doubt that you could represent yourself but do you really have the time or energy? Besides," she said to herself. "I've done it once before with much success." "What did you say?" asked Nabiki. "Nothing," Kodachi said as she gave a charming smile. Curling her fingers around the back of Nabiki's neck she said, "What do you say, Nabiki dearest? Can I assume that I'm now your official business representative?" Gazing into Kodachi's eyes, Nabiki sighed and shaking her head, she said, "Sure. What's the worse that can happen?" "That's it! That's who he is!" Turning their heads, Kodachi and Nabiki looked at Ranma and Ryoga who wore identical expressions of pure triumph as they stared at the video that Ranma held. "That's who, who is?" asked Nabiki. "Ukyo!" exclaimed Ranma with a smirk. "Me and Ryoga finally figured out where we know him from!" "From the movies, of course," said Nabiki as she shot a wry smile at Kodachi who returned it. "No, we knew him before that," Ryoga said as he smiled gently at Nabiki. "We were friends with him when we were little. We met him when we stopped outside of Kyoto on our first training journey when we were six." "I was good pals with him," Ranma beamed. She looked at the video again and said, "He almost turned out more studly than me. Who would've thought?" "Wow," said Nabiki in amazement. "You both should come with me tomorrow when I audition and see if he still remembers you. It might even help my odds for winning." "Audition?" asked Ryoga. "You mean you're going to try out for that role in the movie, Nabiki? That's great! I just know you'll get the part! Especially if you sing." "You really think so?" Nabiki blushed. "I do," replied Ryoga as he gave a vigorous nod. "Your voice is just as pretty as your looks. When they see and hear them both together you're sure to win." "Thanks, Ryoga-kun," said Nabiki softly. "What do you think about that, Dachi?" She paused on seeing the look of surprise frozen on Kodachi's face. "Dachi?" Kodachi looked at Nabiki and laughed rather weakly as she said, "That's most opportune news, Nabiki darling. That yet another person knows Ukyo in such an intimate manner." After saying this, Kodachi walked out of the room to leave Nabiki puzzled as she said, "Another person?" --- Strange noises were coming from Akane's bedroom. At least they sounded strange to Ryoga. He pondered the sounds but shrugged as he reminded himself that he was supposed to tell Akane it was time for dinner. So slowly raising up his hand, Ryoga lightly rapped on Akane's bedroom door. When no answer came, Ryoga scratched the back of his head before he knocked on the door a bit harder. No answer came. This gave Ryoga one last option as he knocked on the door even harder and for the third time. But still, no answer came. Frowning at this, Ryoga narrowed his eyes and pondered on what he should do now. After a few seconds, he decided that he had to use his final strategy. He knocked on the door for the fourth time then paused before he carefully opened it and said, "Akane?" There was, of course, no answer but that hardly mattered as Ryoga was frozen because of what he saw. And what Ryoga saw was Akane and Chocolate in the middle of their Twister game, in a very compromising position that implied some rather naughty things. Of course the naughty things were accentuated by the fact that Akane happened to be kissing a dazed Chocolate. Ryoga's reaction was somewhat predictable. He slowly backed out of the bedroom, closed the door, then promptly fainted in the middle of the hallway. Somehow, no one found this unusual. --- "Perfect," Kodachi purred. "Simply perfect." Looking at herself in the full length mirror, Nabiki eyed the sleek blue silk dress she had on that had a slit up the side of her right leg and said, "I don't know..." "Nabiki dearest," said Kodachi with a sigh. "You must listen to me when I say you're a desirable woman. If you wear this or anything similar you'll be an instant hit. It is the age of the modern woman but it never hurts to use the natural advantages that one is blessed with to excel." "If you say so," said Nabiki skeptically. She looked at Kodachi with a very unsure gaze. "Do you really think that I'm desirable, Dachi?" At this question, Kodachi began laughing in lively chuckles. Raising an eyebrow, Nabiki put her hands on her hips and demanded, "What's so funny?" "I've flirted with you time and time again," said Kodachi through her laughter as she wiped her eyes. "I give you daily compliments, and numerous signs I find you both physically and mentally attractive, but still you can ask me if I truly find you desirable?" "Okay, okay," Nabiki groused as she smiled despite herself. "I admit it was a dumb thing to ask." "Extremely dumb," Kodachi said while her violet eyes darkened. Crossing the room, she stood in front of Nabiki and tipped her head upwards. "But I shall answer your query. I think you're very desirable, Nabiki." Blushing light red, Nabiki said softly, "Thank you, Dachi. No one has ever said that to me before." "Indeed?" Kodachi quirked an eyebrow. "And you are not disappointed that this compliment came from not a man you long for but a woman who is your friend?" "No," said Nabiki with a smile. "I don't mind at all." Studying Nabiki carefully, Kodachi murmured, "You are a curious person, Tendo Nabiki. But I think that is why I'm so very fond of you." "I could say the same for you," Nabiki said smartly. "Touche," said Kodachi as she gave a light chuckle. Pulling away from Nabiki, she said, "I think we're done with the wardrobe assembly for now. Please excuse me as it's time for me to retire for the evening." Watching as Kodachi walked towards her bedroom door, Nabiki found herself calling out, "Wait!" Pausing in her walk, Kodachi turned back towards Nabiki and asked, "Yes, Nabiki dearest?" "You can stay here if you want," said Nabiki a bit shyly as she averted her eyes from Kodachi's. Forming a slow smile, Kodachi replied, "While that is something I'd enjoy very much I think that it would once again lead to you being uncomfortable. Besides," Kodachi tilted her head to one side. "You're making a rash choice. Ask me again once you've thought about what it means." "But I didn't mean--" began Nabiki in protest. "Perhaps, perhaps not," Kodachi interrupted. "But we both know how my body and mind works." She paused to give a rather lascivious smile. "Don't we now?" Not allowing Nabiki to say anything more, Kodachi then opened the bedroom door and exited the room to leave Nabiki utterly stunned. It was a state of mind that Kodachi was entirely used to putting people in. --- Leaning against Nabiki's door, Kodachi said, "Why now out of all times do I suddenly gain a set of morals?" Heaving a deep sigh, Kodachi pushed herself up off the door and walked towards Akane's room. "I cannot be like him. Perhaps that's why," she said softly. Upon opening Akane's door Kodachi, much like Ryoga, stood in shock or heavy surprise at what she saw. No longer playing twister, as Akane had long since worn Chocolate out, doing what we can never know, the two girls were snuggled underneath the covers together. Chocolate was sprawled on her back with her chin resting lightly on the top of Akane's head, who was using Chocolate's ample breasts as her own personal pillow. Kodachi watched as the Amazon shifted and caused Akane to cuddle closer then murmur, "Chocolate." Quietly backing out of the room, Kodachi closed yet another door to once again lean back against it. In less than a minute she had experienced two very sexually arousing situations. It's easy to guess the state that Kodachi's body and mind were in at this point and for her there was only one cure. She had to find Ranma. --- Kodachi was getting frustrated. Her search for Ranma was coming up null and void. She had started in the room that he shared with Tatewaki, Ryoga, and his father but he wasn't there. She then searched the sitting room, kitchen, attic, furo, dojo, and most recently she had even taken a quick look inside of Kasumi's room. But still, no Ranma. Kodachi was getting very frustrated. That was when it came to her. The one place that she hadn't searched and was the most logical. With a mad sort of eagerness, Kodachi dashed out of the house to make a high leap and land onto the roof. And that's when she found Ranma. Sprawled out on the roof to the dojo, she was covered by a small blue blanket and despite her erratic sleeping pattern she looked entirely delectable. Or at least she did to Kodachi. Bounding over to Ranma, the dark gymnast gently set down the kettle of hot water she held before she lightly straddled the elf girl. Leaning down to rest her face inches from Ranma's, she breathed in the blonde's heady scent. "Time for you to return to normal, darling," said Kodachi softly. She then began to expertly run her hands over Ranma's supple body as she touched certain places with precise and soft pressure. Pausing at the final spot which left her hands on Ranma's breasts, Kodachi said, "Amulet of ancient past, this trap of yours cannot last, as your Master orders it now to be uncast." Then a strange golden glow surrounded Ranma as the red jewel in the amulet shone brightly only to dull a few moments later. Leaning forward to grab the tea kettle, Kodachi poured some of the hot water on Ranma's head and was rewarded with the sight of Ranma changing back into his male form. Unfortunately for Kodachi, the feeling of hot water being poured on his head didn't succeed in waking Ranma up. But it didn't take Kodachi long to find a more pleasant and much more interesting way to wake up her sleeping boyfriend. A way that was very fortunate for Ranma. Very fortunate indeed. To be continued... ------------------------------------------------ I'd like to thank Jim Robert Bader, Red Death, and my brother Patrick for listening to my goofy ideas. Also special thanks to Wade Tritschler for allowing me to be a part of his Altered Destinies project. Author's note: Ech. I admit it. I was feeling sort of hentai when I wrote the last few scenes so do forgive me. In the meantime, here's a complete list of Ukyo's movies. The names of which came about with the help of Red Death. They're pretty obvious movie parodies. The Bakers Peal series: 1) Dr. So? 2) From Ramen With Noodles 3) Riceball 4) You Only Cook Twice 5) On the Emperor's Secret Sauce (Being filmed.) The Okonomiyaki Jones trilogy: 1) Okonomiyaki Jones 2) Okonomiyaki Jones and the Temple of 'Shrooms 3) Okonomiyaki Jones and the Last Crepe The Cook Hard trilogy: 1) Cook Hard 2) Cook Harder 3) Cook Hard with a Vengeance Chat with me on ICQ! My ICQ # is: 37674780 Thanks to Red Death all of my fanfics are archived at: http://www.lvdi.net/~reddeath/dreiser.htm Next up: Nabiki auditions for Ukyo's movie while Akane and Chocolate talk to the love doctor. "Is dancing nude that strange?" -Kris Christopher; Battle Athletes OAV-
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