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The Friendship Bracelet
written by: Chette (Chanchan)

Chapter 10: Epilogue (The Wedding)

Akane opened her eyes and smiled looking at the ceiling. She stretched her arms and sat up. "What a beautiful day..." she whispered. Then she looked outside through her window and nodded, "This is going to be my last-"

"YOU COME BACK HERE YOU STUPID THING!"

Akane blinked, and swept her hand through her hair. The noise was coming outside of her room. She shrugged and started unbuttoning her pajama top.

The Door opened, and Akane saw Ranma wearing shorts and his usual 'Ranma' shirt. Then she felt a move in her bed, she glanced slowly and saw Pchan growling at Ranma.

Ranma just stopped, yes. how many times have he seen Akane wearing practically nothing? And how many times have he seen his girl's body? But seeing Akane's body.. it's just different. Heat suddenly went up into his face, "A-Akane...It's not-"

Akane growled and covered herself, "RANMA...NO..." she stood up and grabbed Ranma's shirt and threw him at the window. "BAKA!" she yelled,

"KAWAIIIKUNE!" Ranma yelled as he flew into the sky.

Akane gasped and she remembered the day. "Oh no..Pchan...what have I done?" she asked, the pig just sighed. "I just hope that he will forgive me..." she whispered.

"Ugh..." Ranma rubbed his face as he sat on the road. He landed flat on his face. "That tomboy... " he whispered,

"Ranchan?" Ukyou asked,

"Hey Ucchan..." Ranma said, as he stood up while dusting off his shorts. "What are you doing here?" he added,

"That's my line... you're in front of my Restaurant." Ukyou frowned, "Have you seen Ryouga?"

He snarled, "Your darling is at the Tendous, being pchan." he said, glaring at her. "He is the reason why I am here."

Ukyou smirked, "Oh... let me guess... Pchan went to Akane-chan and Akane-chan thought you were bullying her pet and she threw you out of her room?"

Ranma snapped, "Well Akane is-" his face turned red like the color of a tomato, "That is.. Akane.." he shook his head, trying to erase Akane's sexy semi-naked top image. He growls. "damnit... why can't I stop thinking about her... body?"

"Well that's normal right?" Ukyou asked, crossing her arms.

Ranma blinked, still blushing. "D-Did I say that out loud?" he asked, Ukyou nodded. "gah.."

"Ranchan... today is your wedding day. Tonight is your honeymoon. I think it's now officially normal to think of Akane that way and not being embarrass about it." she said, directly.

Ranma's face became more red than usual, "Uh.. yeah... I guess you're right...I shouldn't hide my desires then..." Ranma said, scratching his head.

"Besides you shouldn't be jealous of Ryouga-honey. He already accepted the fact that he and Akane are not meant to be together" Ukyou sighed,

"She's right."

Ranma and Ukyou looked at the voice and saw a lonely Ryouga standing not far away from them.

"I just went to the Tendous to get my tuxedo from Nabiki..." he said, sighing. "and then I accidentally fell on the pond... after that you saw me and you already thought that I was going to do something huh?"

"Well you were running-"

Ryouga growled, "Because you were CHASING ME!" he shook his head, "Anyway... after Akane-san threw you out of her room, she got a bit lonely and she wished that you won't get mad at her." he said, then sighed.

Ranma noticed that something is wrong with him, so he took a deep breath, "Hey Ucchan... can I borrow your fiance for a minute?" he asked, as he grabbed Ryouga.

"Wha-"

"Just a few minutes." Ranma said, smiling, then he and Ryouga left her.

"Everything is already ready... except.. the groom is not here." Nabiki said frowning, holding a checklist.

Akane sighed, Ranma's breakfast got cold and she feels so guilty throwing her fiance out of her room on her wedding day.

Kasumi smiled, "Do not worry, he'll be back... he won't leave Akane" she said, as she was cleaning the dishes. "But before the wedding, he needs to eat breakfast first," she added,

"Tadaima."

Nabiki smirked, "Speaking of the devil" she said, as they heard Ranma's voice.

Akane run towards the entrance of the door, "R-Ranma!" she yelled,

Ranma stopped and looked at Akane, "Hmm?" he asked,

Akane frowned, "Ranma.. are you okay?" she asked,

Ranma smirked, and started to walk towards her. "Do not worry, you didn't kill me."

"Ranma no Baka..." Akane whispered. "I was worried about you..."

Ranma smiled, he was now standing in front of Akane. "Then let me give you an advice..." he said, looking down at her. Akane looked up at him, "Next time...Before you throw your husband outside... think twice ne?" he said, teasing her. Akane rolled her eyes, Ranma smile faded remembering Ryouga. "Hey.. Akane... I heard that... something happened between you and Pchan?" he asked,

Akane bit her lower lip and nodded, "I said goodbye to him..."

"Why?"

"Because you hate him?" Akane asked, "Pchan is my pet... but if I would choose between you and him... of course I will choose you..." she said, looking down.

Ranma pulled Akane close to him and hug her, "I know that... but you didn't have to say goodbye to him.. he may not be here all the time, but once he's here... you can pet him, he's your best friend right?" he asked, softly. Then after a few seconds, he heard Akane's sobs. He put his left hand on her hair, while his right hand caressing her back.

"What am I going to do? I told him goodbye" Akane said,

Ranma smiled, "Don't worry... I already talked to him..." he said, looking at the wall. "Just promise me one thing..." he said, as he push Akane softly, he wants to see her face and her reaction with his condition.

"What is it?" Akane asked, wiping her tears.

"Don't let him nuzzle your breast." he frowned, "I mean don't place him beside your breast."

Akane blinked, "Don't tell me you're jealous of a little pig?"

Ranma sighed, "Yes Akane. I am jealous of him." he said, directly.

Akane smiled, "Ok... I will keep that in mind." she said,

Ranma poked her nose, "Good." then he just stop and just stared at her for a few minutes, "Akane... do you have a free time right now?" he asked,

"What do you mean?"

"Like... is the wedding preparation ok now? Are you still needed for something?" he asked, Akane shook her head. "Then Let's go" he said, as he held her hand, and squeeze it. "We need to go to that place before we get married."

"Where?"

"You'll see..." Ranma said, smiling.

"Ranma?" Akane asked, as she continued to walk beside him. Ranma just bought flowers at the nearby flower store and gave it to Akane. Then before Akane could ask again, she realized that they are going to visit her mom. After a few seconds of walking, They stood by her mother's grave. Akane placed the flowers on her grave and both of them prayed.

"Ranma.. why are we here?" she asked, after praying.

Ranma smiled, and took Akane's left hand. "Because I want to do this before we get married.." he looked at the grave. "Good Morning.. Mrs. Tendou... My name is Ranma Saotome, I am the son of your husband's friend, Genma Saotome...and the fiance of your youngest daughter.. Akane Tendou"

Akane looked at him, tears forming in her eyes.

"In a few hours... she's going to be my wife... and We came here to tell you that..." Ranma squeezed her hand, "I promise you that I will take care of her... I will protect her and love her for the rest of my life"

Akane wiped her tears with her right hand and looked at the grave, "Mom... you told me one time that you were worried about me because I am your little girl right?" she smiled and looked at Ranma, "Well you don't need to worry anymore.. Ranma is here with me" she said, Ranma nodded. "Give me a sign... Mom... that you have given us your blessing..." she said,

Something magical happened, two petals from the flowers in her grave flew towards them. "Ranma.." Akane said, Ranma nodded and open his left hand. "Thank you Mom..." she said, as the flower landed on Ranma's hand.

"I guess your mom is telling me that she is entrusting you to me now." he said, Akane smiled and nodded.

Akane and Ranma entered the house. They saw Kasumi running towards them, "Where have you been Akane? Don't you know that it is bad for the bride and groom to go somewhere before their wedding?" she asked, panicking.

Before Akane could reply, they heard someone calling for Akane. They saw a delivery man.

"Ms. Akane Tendou?"

"Yes?"

"Delivery for you..." he said, then he saw Akane smiling, "Please sign here..." he said, blushing. Ranma frowned, as Akane signed the papers. "Is there an occasion here?" he asked, trying to open a conversation.

"Yes. It's our wedding day." Ranma said, coldly.

"Oh... sorry sir..." said the delivery man and went out quickly.

"What is this?" Akane asked, opening the box. "It's from Moouse and Shampoo, from China..." she said, Ranma knelt down beside her, "There's a note here saying, 'To Ranma and Akane, Congratulations on your wedding day... we are sorry we couldn't make it because Shampoo is having pregnant issues, but I hope you'll love our wedding presents.' Love Moouse and Shampoo." Akane looked at Ranma.

"Whoa.. Moouse is good... after a month, shampoo is already pregnant?" Ranma chuckled.

Akane opened the present and saw beautiful jewelries. Kasumi gasped, "Wow..." they both said.

Ranma's eyes widen, remembering the bracelet. "Akane you don't think-"

Akane turned the card, "It said here. P.S. they are not dangerous, Ranma.."

Ranma frowned, "Okay... but let's just keep it for now..."

"Good idea..."

It was an hour after lunch, Akane stood at the top of the staircase, her father at her side. The wooden banister was decorated with a garland of roses. Nabiki turned the Household into a romantic place only for a few hours.

"Akane-chan you look so beautiful!" Kasumi said, her matron of honor. Even though she was not yet married, but Akane chose her because she is like a mother to her.

"Indeed," Ukyou agreed, her maid of honor.

"Even though you'll be a married woman, you'll always be my little girl.." Soun Tendou whispered and then kissed her cheek, "Are you ready my baby?"

Akane smiled, "I'm ready."

The Tendou Doujou door opened as the march begun. Nabiki instructed the people to do their thing, she is after all their wedding coordinator.

The Wedding was western one, because it is easy to set it up. Everyone waited for the bride to enter the Doujou. Ranma fidget and looked at Nodoka who smiled and nodded at him. He took a deep breath and looked at Ryouga, He couldn't believe that he is the best man... considering he had heard him many times about his plans when he get married with Akane. Then it's time... the music begun to change into a bridal music and he gasped seeing her.

Akane entered the Doujou, she gasped at the place. It was very romantic and everyone was looking at her, including Ranma. He looks so handsome wearing a white tuxedo, but she's not surprise because Ranma would look great in anything. Genma, Nodoka and Ryouga were beside Ranma as well. As each step brought her closer to him, he saw his wide smile softened. She felt so cherished, so loved. As she continued to walk towards him, his gaze never left hers. There were a lot of people present but she barely noticed them. The love shinning in Ranma's eyes took her breath away. Warmth, joy, filled her heart and her soul. Then both the crying Soun and her stop walking, her father placed her hand in Ranma's. Ranma gave her a gentle squeeze. His gaze held hers, she didn't want to look away. She just saw her future in his eyes.

Ranma just couldn't take his eyes off her. She was a stunning bride, her wedding dress was breathtaking vintage dress, headpiece and veil was just a plus but she was glowing, her eyes were shinning, her smile... oh her smile...

"Ranma and Akane have written wedding vows of their own," said the minister announced to the family and friends gathered. "Akane?"

Nabiki played the Ballad of Ranma and Akane as their background music

Akane took a deep breath, she kept staring into Ranma's eyes. "Ranma... the first time I saw you, it was in a unusual way." she looked down, remembering it and smiled. "We fight a lot..." she said, "and I always hurt you physically..." she gulped and looked at him, "But you were the only one who understand my moody side. You were the only one who accept my good and bad side." she shook her head, "I maybe an imperfect wife, and I may not deserve your love but I promise you that I will always try my best, to be your wife.. so.." she faltered, her voice clogging with emotion. "...I'll s-st-stay by your side.. in good times and in bad times..."

A single tear ran down her cheek, and a lump formed in Ranma's throat. She was so damn beautiful, he caressed her cheek, brushing the happy tear away.

"...I promise that I will submit to you," she said, rolling her eyes, while Ranma chuckled. "I will listen... laugh with you and love you forever.. all the days of my life..." she looked up, her eyes brimming with tears.

The Minister nodded, "Ranma?"

Ranma cleared his throat, "Akane... My Tomboy." he smiled when Akane frowned as she wiped her tears. "I grew up without a home. But in you, I found home." he stopped when he saw Akane bit her lower lip, "In you.. I found a very unusual strength that I could use. I maybe a martial artist, but you give me the strength that no one can do, except you. In you.. I also found rest, whenever there are tough times, I can count on you; though I am a stubborn and insensitive jerk... you never left my side. In you, I found a friend... a family... a partner... and a companion until I die."

"Ranma..." Akane whispered, Each word meant so much to him and Akane felt that, her tears showed him that she felt the same way.

"Ever since I met you... I've been overwhelmed and blustered at the same time. Especially the last time when we almost got married, it was a disaster... everything was chaotic because I wasn't honest before... the time when I held you in my arms and I thought you died, It was a moment of realization that I cannot live without you..." he looked down, recalling the memories in Jusenkyo, the battle with saffron. "and then... the bracelet..." he closed his eyes, but when he felt Akane's hand on his cheek, he continued, as he opened his eyes and looked deeply at her. "In truth ever since I met you... I wanted to hold you every single day..." he stopped, "and when you smile... you look so cute." he added, "I... Ranma Saotome.. take thee... Akane Tendou... to be my wife.. and will stay by your side, in good times and in bad times..." he stopped, and winked at her. "and this is not in the written vow but I just want to add that... I promise you that I will try my best to be the best husband and Akane... you deserve me."

All the people were already crying after they said their vows.

"Rings please?" said the minister,

Ukyou and Ryouga handed the rings to Ranma and Akane.

Akane held the band of gold with her fingertips, "With this ring.. I thee wed." she said, her hand trembled as she slid the ring onto his finger, the look of pure joy in her eyes touched Ranma's soul, and he felt whole.

Ranma took a deep breath, now it was his turn, he swallowed hard. "With this ring... I thee wed."

After a few more ceremonies, the wedding has come to an end..

"And now... Ranma and Akane, I now pronounce you Man and Wife... you may kiss the bride."

Ranma lifted up the veil to reveal Akane's face clearly. She looked up to him and smiled. Ranma leaned forward and kissed Akane's forehead, then he kissed her eyelids which cause Akane to close her eyes, his breath warm on her skin. She opened her eyes when he whispered to her, "Don't mallet me Tomboy..." he smirked, before Akane could reply, his lips crushed hers in a kiss that obliterated all sense of time and space, the people clapped their hands while Akane melted into his arms and gave him everything he asked for, responding with feverish passion.

Nodaka wiped her tears and clapped her hands.

"It's about time Ranma!" Hiroshi yelled, Daisuke whistled.

After the long kiss, they faced their families and friends and smiled.

Ranma and Akane entered their room, it was formally Akane's room. They were now alone not just in the room but also in the tendou's household. The family stayed at Nodoka's place for the night and Kasumi will just return early in the morning for their breakfast. Nodoka doesn't want the two father to meddle with the honeymoon of the couple.

"Damn that Nabiki..." Ranma growled as he sat on Akane's chair.

Akane took off her shoes, "What do you mean?" she asked,

"How many times have we kissed in the reception?" he asked, blushing. "I lost count...Its because of that western clinging sound whatever."

Akane blinked as she took off her earrings, "What's wrong in kissing, Ranma.. we're married now" she said, Ranma blinked. "What?" she asked, blushing.

"S-So nothing is wrong?" Ranma said, lowering his voice and he's blushing furiously now, Akane shook her head. "S-So.. c-can I..um...Kiss yo-you any-anytime now without you bashing me to the orbit?" he asked, Akane slowly nodded. "Really?" he gulped.

Akane looked down, "I am your wife now.. right?"

Ranma stood up, and knelt in front of Akane. "S-So.. c-can I kiss y-you now?"

Akane reached to touch his face, "You don't need a permission my hubby..." she giggled,

"All right then..." Ranma closed his eyes and kissed her deeply.

Hours later, it took the two of them many long and frustrating minutes to undress Akane, damn that wedding dress Nabiki picked. Ranma cursed under his breath which made Akane giggled, Akane's veil and wedding was tossed here and there, his tuxedo over the back of her chair, and the other clothes were lying in a pile on floor.

Finally the newly married couple were free of the constriction of clothing and were wrapped in nothing more than the cool satin sheets of Akane's yellow bed.

"You have no idea how long I've yearned for this..." Ranma whispered.

She laughed, "So you're a total pervert" She kissed one corner of his mouth, "and here I thought you were not"

He grinned, kissing her back. "It was your fault, you made me a pervert"

"Me? Why is it my fault?" she asked,

Ranma grinned, "Because of your body."

Akane frowned while smoothed her fingers down her husband's jaw, "My body huh? pervert."

"Yeah I am a pervert only to you."

"Then, that's okay..." she said, as she smiled, "By the way Ranma... you married me for love right?"

Ranma frowned, "of course"

"But... we were engaged by our parents, to carry on the Doujou... I am just-"

"Worried?" Ranma asked, as he moved to kiss Akane's throat, making her gasp, "I didn't marry them. I married you. And ever since I saw you, I was anxious to make you my wife okay?"

"Mmm..." Akane squirmed slowly, "ever since you saw me?"

Ranma grinned sexily, "in the bathroom."

Akane rolled her eyes and poke Ranma's nose. "PERVERT!" she yelled, Ranma chuckled.

THE END

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