Morning at the Tendo home came as it usually did. Meaning with a lot of yelling. Outwardly, the state of things didn't change much at all with the revelations of the previous day. That wasn't saying much though when one knew the 'usual' was made up of things not being what they appeared to be. So Ranma and Akane had a nice loud argument as per usual. It just so happened to start in the Dojo, where the fathers were nursing a hangover. As the pair of elders retreated into the house so did the arguing teens seem to conveniently follow them. Things finally seemed to turn from a boil to a low simmer as Kasumi called everyone to breakfast.
That the whole shouting match was now entirely put on by the two teens was unknown to Genma and Soun as they suffered their headaches. The two so called 'adults' could only puzzle over what had gone so wrong with their plans as the three younger teens in the room headed out for school. Any coldness between Ranma and Akane vanished as soon as they were out of sight of the Tendo home though and the pair spoke amicably about how school would go. Nabiki found the change rather refreshing as she went over how to call several of the betting pools to a close.
School went about as predicted. Tatewaki Kuno ranted and raved until he was rendered unconscious. Classes were dull but Ranma managed not to fall asleep. By lunch Ranma had noticed that Ukyo was more grumbly than usual but he had no idea why that would be. During lunch Mousse made an attempt on Ranma's life for having spirited away "his" Shampoo. It ended abruptly though when Mousse put on his glasses and the girl he thought was Shampoo turned out to be Akane. The rest of the day went by quietly after the nearly blind boy went off in a sulk to look for his lost love.
School eventually ended for the day allowing Akane and Ranma to head off towards the chosen meeting place. Ranma had kept an eye out for Ukyo along the way. It struck him as a bit odd she wouldn't walk with them but he shrugged it off. She said she would be there after all.
It didn't take to long to reach the park. It may have been intended as business meeting of sorts but it was quite a nice day for a get together. Bright sun, warm temperatures and not a worrisome cloud in the sky... even if it still managed a short rain shower that had Ranma changed from 'he' to 'she'. Ranma didn't complain though, she just walked a bit closer to Akane, linked hands and went on with a smile on her face as they continued on towards a quiet little corner of the park.
They apparently were not the first to arrive though. As they entered the small clearing Akane and Ranma saw Kodachi sitting demurely under an umbrella while Shampoo lazed on a branch in a tree across form her. Ranma was happy to see Shampoo was in one of her pantsuits rather than being in a flashing mood. Kodachi was looking sharp in her school uniform, even if she was scowling at the amazon in the tree.
"Honestly, you shouldn't have been so rough with the girl. She could barely walk, let alone take part in practice."
"Like it matter. You team win by cheating and never have real match!" Shampoo giggled and went on lightly. "She no complain while having fun. So what if she too sore from loving to stand right."
"It matters because people could ask questions. Questions Okichi-chan would be in no position to answer in ways that won't end poorly for all involved." Kodachi snapped back at the Amazon.
"You too too high strung. Maybe it you needing loving till you no walk straight, hm? Shampoo can help you with relaxing." Shampoo looked down to Kodachi a wide smile.
"I keep telling you I'm not interested. The only one in my heart is-" Kodachi noticed the two approaching and smiled towards Ranma and Akane. "Hello Ranma-sama, Akane."
"C'mon now, you don't need to keep calling me that." Ranma waved idly in greeting to the two though there was an odd feeling. It took a moment to realize it was from Kodachi calling her by name while in female form.
"And why shouldn't I? I may not have been able to act like it but I do hold you in great respect. Considering you have not tossed us to the wolves after this long, you more than deserve it. Especially after the shabby way we have treated you over the last year. I know I personally owe you a great deal of thanks for keeping my secret. Before you, I lived in fear of what my family would do to 'cure' my 'affliction' if they discovered my relationship with my lovely Lilly."
"Really?" Ranma was finding a big difference between knowing Kodachi wasn't really nuts and being around her when she put aside the act. But she grinned anyway at the praise. "But you girls weren't that bad. It was mostly the other guys who were trouble and they would a been jerks no matter what ya all did."
"We have done some rotten things to you though." Muttered a rather abashed Akane as she held tight to one of Ranma's hands.
"But most of those 'rotten things' were your idea Akane!"
The four girls looked towards the source of the accusation but it was Ranma that found her voice first. "Ucchan?"
It was Ukyo... sort of. A bit taller, slightly more broad of shoulder and face slightly more angular. Ukyo tended to have sort of a bishounen appeal when she tried for it in her boy's uniform or some of her okonomiyaki seller outfits. By the looks of the Adam's apple though this went a bit beyond that. Ukyo-kun strode over towards Ranma with a sure look in his eye and took the currently confused Ranma-chan by her hands(pulling one from Akane's grip to do so). "Ranchan, if you wanted to know what making love was like as a woman you could have come to me. I can show you things Akane won't even consider. I can show you how to really be a woman if that's what you want." Ukyo flashed a dashing smile down at Ranma.
All Ukyo's smile did was remind Ranma of Mikado Sanzenin and Ranma's mind raced as it processed this offer. Ukyo was a boy right now. A boy who wanted to 'make a woman' out of her. Ukyo wanted to fuck her! That was something Ranma would not abide! So Ranma promptly tore her hands from Ukyo's so she could grab him by the shoulders and drag him down while bringing up a knee. In that moment, Ukyo Kuonji was introduced to pain as only a man can know it and collapsed to the ground clutching her injured groin when Ranma let him go.
"The hell is wrong with you Kuonji? I said I was willing to be a girl to be with Akane, not that I'd want to spread my legs for any dick that gets waved my way! I know Akane aint into that sort of thing! And neither am I!" Ranma stepped back towards Akane and put an arm around her, even as the young Tendo started to come to grips with what had just happened in front of her.
Ukyo just tried to steal Ranma away from me... by offering to fuck her brains out as a guy?! That bitch! Akane tried to stomp over to the downed Ukyo, lit up with rage. Yes tried, at least until she noticed she was just digging ruts into the ground as Ranma held onto her. "Ranma I'm going to pound her for that, let me go!"
"No way Akane. Ukyo got my answer and that's all 'she' needs ta know how I feel about that offer." Ranma pulled Akane into a hug from behind which calmed the other girl down. "We still got things to talk about anyway, so we can't waste the time on being distracted."
"Well said. Kuonji's lack of tact shouldn't stall things." Kodachi stated from where she had watched the exchange. Ranma noticed a smirk of approval creep onto Kodachi's lips as she glanced the downed 'male' in their midst.
"Right, was silly thing for Spatula Girl to try." Shampoo threw in her say from where she was perched. To bad though. I bet those two could be so much fun at once! Maybe after they have some time to themselves they could be up for some casual company.
A whimper from Ukyo was all the response to that 'he' was willing to give at the moment.
"OK." Started Ranma, finally ready to get down to business. "You all probably guessed I'm willing to help keep yer secrets from folks. An I'll admit I've had some fun from it all. But!"
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