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Kanna ½

Summary I borrowed the idea from Ranma1/2 and put it in to this insufficient boy anime.

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As usual in the morning of our favorite Tegeki. The team was gathered for breakfast but today is not that usual after all...

Kanzaki Sumire, the self-proclaimed top star, was at the table sipping tea with her ever elegant look. One may be confused with her personality when she come head to head with her mortal rival Kirishima Kanna.

"Ahh. this is life"

Sakura who was sitting beside her asked.

"What do you mean by that Sumire-san?"

Maria returned her tea cup to the table and smiled.

"What she means is that she is enjoying the peace around here without her rival Kanna."

Ohgami who was pestered by Kohran at the other end of the table to be her next experimental subject quickly joined the conversation to avoid chances of being blown up later.

"I wonder how's she's doing now?"

"Kanna-han is in Shanghai right? That place sure brings back memories."

Kohran seized the chance and joined in as well much to Ohgami's nightmare. He quickly excused himself from the table and made a mad dash towards the ticketing office. Kohran pouted a little as her test subject ran away again. Reni spoke as if reading a report.

"According to reliable sources, the Anime world Martial Arts Competition will be holding it's finals today. There are high chances that she will be in it and nearly 65 percent of chance that she will be the winner because the participants are not allowed to use guns or any flying weapons."

"I can't wait for tomorrow's paper desu!"

Orihime spoke as she butter another piece of toast.

"Yup! I can't wait..."

Maria stared into her tea and starts to think of her friend.

The very next day at breakfast.

Sakura screamed through the hallways, clutching the morning paper , ranting and raving until she reached the breakfast tables...

"WE HAVE A SITUATION HERE!"

Every one gave her the "oh shut up look" as they sleepily continued to eat. Sumire recognized that bunch in her hand and said.

"Don't you dare crush that paper, I want to read that later."

Still gasping for air, the Sendai girl shoved the papers into her face and managed a few words.

"NO! You- need to read it- now! Kanna! She..."

Most of them are still holding their cutlery when they started a war over the paper.(And thus the name Sakura wars is born!)Maria being the tallest got the advantage and snatched the paper. She quiclky scanned through the head lines and reading out some until she found what she wanted.

"Let's country signing some treaty.. Some one committed suicide ..Ahh.. Here it is. Nippon no shonen (Japanese boy)Grabs title of World Champ."

Almost all of them screamed.

"SHONEN?"

Maria continued

"Wait. here are the details. We are pleased to announce that our Japanese boy Kirishima won the singles, style and skill section and came in first in the overall category ."

Sumire shoke her head and mumbled something that resembles 'Impossible. Ohgami rereads the paragraph and said in an equal amount of shock.

"I thought that tough girl would win..."

"Jotomatte! It says here that it is Kirishima."

Kohran adjusted her specs and scrutinized the page. Maria replyed.

"There must be a typing error."

"or maybe it is someone with the same name."

Iris chimed in. Maria saw a page number below the paragraph and flip through the papers quickly to find the sports section.

"Wait there's more. Our home coming champ is scheduled to arrive at Tokyo Bay two days from now. He wishes peace to his friends at Tokyo."

Ohgami shook his head and said.

"This is definitely not her."

"Am I seeing things? I think that guy resemble Kanna."

Maria pointed to a small picture of someone holding a medal just above the paragraph. People starts snatching again but Sumire was quick enough to get hold of it. She slammed it on the table and peered hard into the photo.

"There's no way it could be her. I can recognize her even if she was turned into ashes."

Kohran readjusted her thick glasses and said.

"I agree with Sumire-han, there's no way this person in the picture is Kanna-han. If you think of this in terms of built and height, this person definatelly looks stronger... ..."

Reni nods to the scientist's analysis. Maria crossed her arms and sighed.

"We have plenty of questions to ask when she comes back."

2 hours later, while the Hanagumi were busy practicing something on stage, Ohgami went Kaede's room.

"The competition that Kanna took part?"

The young woman looked up from her papers and recapped her pen.

"I'm very disturbed by that picture."

"I did receive a telegram from her yesterday saying that she'll be back soon. Why don't you just wait and ask her when she comes back?"

"You saw the picture too didn't you? What do you think?"

"I guess it's a printing error or a lousy camera."

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3 days later the group decided to go to the harbor to see the homecoming champion just to clear their suspicion. However, a typhoon like rain storm hit the city and the team was ordered to stay to prepare for any attacks from the demons. Because of bad weather, the welcome celebration was canceled. While most of the residents of Tokyo prepare for a storm, the ship due to come in today anchored safely at Tokyo bay. The ship's alarm rang the gangplank was positioned. Behind the railings stood a tall and shady figure. His shiny dark hair was drenched and dripping with rainwater. The dark brown trench coat gave a mysterious glow as the rain pelted on it. He put on a matching cap and strolled down the plank, looking around for some familiar landmarks.

He signed and with a deep yet charming voice, he let out a tone of disgust and said

"Not again..I hate rain"

The mysterious figure picked up his bag swung it across his broad shoulders. While walking down the plank, he slowly picked up speed and broke into a run through the empty streets of Tokyo, not even slowing down until the imperial theater's gate was in sight. 'sigh. What am I suppose to do now?.I can't go in like that..' He sneaked past the gates and up the stairs to the main entrance. He dropped his bag, took off his cap and started it squeeze out the water. With his hands on the handles, he pushed open the heavy oak door and slipped in.

The dark lobby was only lit up by a few pathetic candles but it was enough for people to move around.(There was a power failure ) Kasumi who was behind the gift counter heard the door and ran to check out the visitor.

"welcome, may I help you? You must be trying to get out of the rain."

Soft boots thumped across the floor, the figure approached her.

"Err. yes Kasumi, can you get me some hot water?"

The young girl was stunned. She took a step back and tried to reach for something for defense. She stammered.

"How did you know my name? Who are you?"

The stranger took the nearest burning candle and walked dangerously close until Kasumi could actually feel his breath down her neck. 'well, answer me..' He held the candle near her face and bend down until they reached eye level .

"so... do you recognize me now?"

Kasumi gasped, "Huh! Nippon No Shonen, the Japan's martial arts champion?

A light blush quickly caused him to look at the floor.

"well..No .. ..sshhhhh. keep it down will ya? Get me some hot water quickly and don't tell anyone I'm here."

Kasumi was puzzled but nonetheless she gave a nod.

"Please wait here."

Kasumi came back with a tray of teacups and a teapot. With a word of apology she set the tray down.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, tea is here."

He smacked his forehead and shook it a little.

"I said hot water... not tea..."

Kasumi realized her mistake and quickly apologize again.

"I'm so sorry, I'll get it right away."

Howerver, the boy waved his hand and said, "Never mind, It works just the same..."

He reached for the teapot and began to pour it over his head. Kasumi had a hand over her mouth.

"That's boiling water! You will get hurt!"

The dark hair turned flaming red and the figure skunked. A cheerful voice filled the hall.

"Now guess again."

Kasumi flew to the drenched Okinawan.

"KANNA!"

The redhead blushed as she returned the hug.

"Hey, take it easy!"

Kasumi looks up and broke away, rubbing her eyes in disbelieve.

"Was that you just now?"

Kanna scretched her head in the usual manner and tried to explain.

"Well... I don't know how to explain..."

"Don't worry. I won't tell."

Kanna still didn't know how to say it.

"I'll tell you secretly after dinner okay? Help me get these wet things away and fix dinner to surprise the rest, if I'm not wrong, today is your kitchen duty right?"

Kasumi nodded happily.

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Around dinner time, the hanagumi starts to file in. The mechanic wiped a bit of grease off her face with her sleeve and asked.

"what's for dinner?"

A cheery and familiar voice answered. 'Today's menu, we have Peking roast duck, Shisen's spicy ramen and mabo tofu, Cantonese wanton noodles, traditional sweet and sour pork and .of course not forgetting the special snake soup!'

The whole group minus Kasumi turned to the kitchen and screamed.

"Kanna!"

The said person stepped into view in a baggy T-shirt and track pants. She lifted a hand in greeting.

"Yo!"

Iris ran to the tall girl and hugged her. She picked Iris up with ease and swung her over her broad shoulders. Maria came up to her and welcomed her back.

"When did you arrive? No one informed us."

Kanna smiled brightly and answered.

"Surprised you all didn't I? I dragged Kasumi here to make dinner. I learned Chinese cooking."

Sumire booted up her sarcasm department and commented.

"Are we really eating that crap?"

Kohran's glasses gave an evil glint as the owner spoke.

"Well sumire-han... If you are going to insult any further , think again. Kanna-han did you really cook the snake soup? I can provide some snake now."

Sumire looked scandalized and scolded, "Kohran! That was not funny."

The occupants in the dinning hall burst out laughing. They went in to the kitchen and help bring out the food. Kanna stood at the doorway and made a careful inspection to see if they left out any food. Ohgami pops in and asked for a pitcher of ice water. 'Sumire tried out that spicy ramen of yours and she's breathing fire now.' 'Okay coming right up'

Kanna turned around and opened the heavy fridge doors. ' Now where is the water..?.Ahh got it.' Just as she slammed the fridge door , Kasumi charged in looking for water. The two were directly in the way and they crashed. The pitcher of ice water flew from her hand and the content splashed down on both of them.

(Note: her voice changed in to a deep but energetic tone)

"Ahhh...it's so COLD!"

"Sorry, sorry"

"Damn if the rest finds out , I'll be a dead man" As soon as the sentence left her ...his mouth, the hanagumi stampeded in with weapons in hand.

Ohgami looked around and asked, "Kasumi! Are you alright?"

Maria already had her hand in her coat to draw her weapon.

"was that a guy?"

The others remained speechless. Kasumi was still on Kanna and the scene was totally not for kids under 15. The rest were rooted to the ground and Reni was fast enough to cover Iris's eyes.

This line kept swimming in Kanna's head. 'Damn, I can't reach the kettle in time. What am I gonna do.'

Maria quickly recovered , whipped out her trusted revolver and aimed at Kanna with the safety off. Maria spoke in crisp Japanese and wore a stabbing gaze.

"Who are you? Kasumi, stand back. What was he doing to you?"

Kasumi obeyed at the sight of the revolver but the dumbfounded Kanna could not speak.

Kanna stood up slowly, trying to buy time and at the same time scanning the room looking for a weapon.

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Author's notes

Well how this? Feel free to give me feedback and reviews. In conjunction of national day, I dedicate this fic to all Singaporeans. (National Day is on 9th Aug) I thank all those who read this and please wish my luck. I've rewriten this chapter and found a grave mistake. I'm writing with Kaede not Ayame! That's a really stupid mistake. I'm glad that no one flamed me for that.

And also, I've rewritten this entire chapter, now it won't be against the rules! -dances around-