Ukyou worked her spatulas over the grill, smiling and greeting the after school crowd as they made their way in. While Konatsu was taking orders along the tables, moving silently in his kimono.
The door opened as Ukyou’s eyes darted over in anticipation, a familiar greeting waiting on her lips only to die as she saw Hiroshi and Daisuke enter, making their way up to the counter and taking seats.
“Hey Ukyou, how’s Ranma’s cute fiancé?” Hiroshi asked, grinning at her.
Ukyou smirked back. “Thanks for the compliment boys, but it ain’t going to get you a free okonomiyaki.”
Daisuke shrugged, “Hey, it was worth a shot. Can’t blame us for trying.”
Ukyou chuckled. “Can’t blame you. Maybe double charge you, but not blame.” She hesitated for a moment. “Hey, you two didn’t see Ranma or Akane in class today did you?”
Hiroshi frowned a bit, “Naw, though for all I know it might be a number two.”
Daisuke nodded. “Or possibly a number 911. I mean I don’t think I say Nabiki around today either.”
Ukyou looked at the two, “A number two, 911?”
Hiroshi hehed. “Yeah, a number two is a kidnapped fiancé absence, and a 911 is a Akane cooking accident.”
Ukyou laughed at that. “Oh, that’s rich. Let me guess, Nabiki is using this for some new betting pool huh. Well, knowing my Ran-chan, he’ll just show up tomorrow with….” Paling slightly, a sudden dizziness washing over her. “Whoa….sorry. Is it hot in here, or is it…”
Her eyes rolled back in her head as she suddenly collapsed backwards, spatulas clattering around her. Hiroshi and Daisuke leaping up out of their seats and leaning over the counter, cries of worry in their voices.
Konatsu’s head whipped around, and was over the counter and by Ukyou’s side, checking her for injury. He locked his gaze on the two, “What happened to her?”
The two stammered, hesitating at the intensity of the ninja’s gaze until Daisuke found his voice first. “I...I…I don’t know. She was fine one moment, and the next.” His voice trailed off as his eyes were drawn back to Ukyou.
Konatsu frowned in worry and concern as he turned back to Ukyou and gasped. All along her exposed skin, black feathers had began to sprout while she started to twitch on the floor.
The ninja wasted no time, scooping Ukyou limp form in his arms and leaping the counter. A pair of keys dropped in Hiroshi’s lap as Konatsu stopped by the door. “Get everyone out of here and lock up.” And was out the door in a ruffle of silk.
A stunned Hiroshi and Daisuke looked at the door for a moment more before their brains came out of vapor lock and they looked at each other.
“Any idea just what happened?” Daisuke asked.
“Not a one, but two to one he’s heading to Tofu’s.” Hiroshi answered.
“Sucker’s bet.” Daisuke replied, “Oh well.” As he turned to rest of the restaurant, “Sorry folks Uchan’s is closed for today. Just leave what you owe at your table. And please don’t try to skimp, the ninja in the kimono will know.” And the patrons, most devoted Neriman’s, left their money on the tables as they left, not forgetting the tip.
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