Disclaimer:

The characters in this story aren’t mine, they belong to Rumiko Takahashi and other publications… I’m only here so I can practice my writing…lol… I do not own any of the characters and gains no profit from writing this story… so again please don’t sue!… I already have enough problems managing bill payments…

Previously:

Nabiki is slowly being reeled in by Kinnusuke, Ryoga had called off the wedding and Ranma now comforts his devastated best friend Ukyo unknown to him that his wife Akane was also doing the same to Ryoga…

Now on with the show…

Bold Italics means sounds/signs

Italics means thoughts...

Ranma looked tentatively at his best friend. She looked utterly miserable. What happened between her and Ryoga. It tore Ranma’s heart in two seeing his two closest friends like this. What could have possibly happened to make Ukyo breakdown like that?

After Ranma had taken Ukyo home. He had tried to make her open up to him. So that he could console her, but all she did was cry. So he lent her shoulder and hugged her as she cried all her pains.

“I can’t believe that they will do this to me… To us…” Ryoga said to Akane as he fought the tears that were already falling.

Akane just consoled him. Not knowing what else to do. She wrapped her arms around him as she tried to quell his pain, only to find that she feels the same way. She began to mirror and feel the betrayal Ryoga felt at that moment. They were both hurting. Both believed they’re own loved ones and counter parts betrayed them. Soon she was no longer comforting Ryoga but herself as well.

Soon she felt her own tears join Ryoga’s ones. As they both held each other, like a kindred spirit. A tiny voice in the back of Akane’s mind was telling her that something was a miss and that she should let go now while she still can. But how could she? How could she let go of him? Leave him alone when he was also in pain. The voice got louder. Telling her that this was wrong, but she refused to listen. She had needed someone who knew what she felt, can understand what she has been through. How much she felt. She needed someone who actually knew what it feels like when your heart is ripped apart by someone who promised to cherish and love you.

Ryoga on the other hand was battling with so many emotions. Revenge and betrayal were among the strongest ones. His old grudge against Ranma came back in full force, that once again Ranma has denied him happiness.

It was always him that had to the most popular one. The stronger one. The Chosen one. Chosen by the women he both loved. He looked at the woman who held him.

“Akane…”

During his younger years, She was the one he loved. The one he adored and cherished from afar. Because of his curse that Ranma and father has caused, he could not be with her. He had to put up with his curse for him to be able to feel the slightest affection from her. He had to maintain his distance from her because she was honour bound to Ranma. Who in turn fell for him as well.

Looking at her now, he couldn’t help but think of what could have been. If Ranma was not there. Couldn’t help but feel he was cheated again by the pigtailed martial artist. Why did the women he loved had to love him too?

Akane felt his body become rigid as she felt his anger radiate from his body. Felt him cling to her. Wound his arms tighter around her body as if someone was about to take her away from his grasp. Instead of feeling alarm she felt secure somehow.

Ring…..Ring…..

“Hello.” Kuno answered his cellphone. He was in Piazetta. One of the most prestigious and secluded Italian Restaurant in Shibuya.

“Lord Kuno.” one of his retainers from his estate replied back in the other line.

“What is it Koishito? I am in a middle of an important business meeting with a client.” Kuno replied back. In which his companion lifted an eyebrow at.

Sitting across from him was Konjo Mariko. Who was currently playing footsies with him underneath the table while eyeing him closely and listening to his conversation. Her stockinged foot rubbing against his leg before moving itself up and into the inner side of his thigh.

“I am sorry to interrupt you lord Kuno, but the mistress’ secretary has called and said to leave you a message.”

“Well what is it?” Kuno gritted his teeth as he tried to choke down his growing arousal, while Mariko played innocent. Underneath the table however, her foot had reached their destination. His crotch. She smiled innocently while her foot began to rub sensuously against his manhood underneath the tablecloth.

“Saise (Nabiki’s secretary) had phone in to inform you thatthe mistressmaybe staying back at work.”

“I see.” Kuno replied back as his hand disappeared underneath the table and grab hold of Mariko’s errant foot. He smiled devilishly as he began to massage her stockinged foot . He closed his legs to keep her foot in place, enabling him to use one of his hand to massage her foot while the other held the cellphone.

Mariko was surprised by his actions, but was pleased by his reaction. She had to stifle a moan escaping her lips from the ministrations he gave at her foot. She felt her excitement grow. They were in the secluded part of the restaurant. He specifically asked for the spot to remain anonymous and to avoid being seen or spotted by anyone he knew.

Frankly, Mariko didn’t give a damn about being seen. She could careless if Nabiki ever found out. All that matters was that she’s with Tatewaki. The added secrecy of it all only fuelled her excitement even more.

“When Nabiki comes home, tell her that I will be working late tonight.” Kuno replied as he eyed Mariko before hanging up the phone. Mariko only smiled when she saw him gesture for the bill.

They were outside the restaurant when Mariko decided she needed to use the rest room first in which Kuno of course obliged. As soon as Mariko was inside the restaurant making sure she was not seen she began to take out her cellphone.

Kinnusuke returned to his table. Smirking as he made his way to the woman who occupied it. Sitting there by herself was a slightly inebriated looking Nabiki. She didn’t look drunk at all from the many expensive red wine they had consumed. Rather she looked more relaxed. They were in Chez Pierre. A couple of blocks away from their work.

He had little trouble. She was first hesitant of his invitation. After gathering her wits, she tried to weasel her way out of his invitation. But he was insistent and used all his charms that she finally gave in. After a couple of expensive wine, she became more relax. She began to unwind. She was now open to his flirtations. His intentions.

Nabiki knew something was wrong. Alarm bells were sounding offin her head. But she wasn’t sure what they were. She eyed Kinnusuke warily. She was meant to say no to him. Tried to weasel her way out of his invitation for drinks. But when she thought about all her problems, she thought: What the hell? Why not? I’m entitled to drink and forget about things!

As she began to think about her problems and how much she had changed, she never noticed how much wine she had consumed or how much Kinnusuke watched her appreciatively. When she finally decided to stop thinking and just drown herself in self pity, she noticed she was not alone. That Kinnusuke was with her the whole time.

“Gomen Kin-chan. I wasn’t a very good companion.” Nabiki apologised for not being able to pay attention to much of their conversation.

“You will be soon.” Kinnusuke thought before placated her. “It’s ok Nabiki. That’s the reason we went out for drinks to unwind a little and forget about everything.” Before mentally adding “And I do mean everything…”

“Your so understanding Kin-chan.” Nabiki smiled holding his hand. Unaware of what she was actually doing.

Kinnusuke took this opportunity to hold her hand and affectionately gave it a squeeze. Her hand was so soft. He also loved the way she said his name from her lips. Those enticingly wet lips of her hers. Who just called out to him to take them. Taste them with his own. he wondered if the rest of her would be as soft and as smooth as her hand.

Nabiki on the other hand blushed as she took her hand away from his. She tried to hide her embarrassment by finishing off rest of her wine. Only for Kinnusuke to pour her some more.

" Are you trying to get me drunk?" Nabiki asked him.

"Maybe? what if I am?" Kinnusuke teased. Nabiki only laughed in response, thinking this is one of his harmless flirtations as she once again drank her wine which Kinnusuke immediately topped up before drinking his own as he watched her.

Nabiki watched him as he poured her more wine. Tried to read what it was in his eyes that was making her shiver in undeniable excitement. She was slowly loosing all inhibitions and soon all she thought about was how gorgeous the man in front of her was and how good she felt when he kneaded her tense shoulders earlier at the office. Pretty soon everything became a blur.

“Are you sure you want to follow through with this mistress?” the lowly ninja asked in trepidation.

“Of course I’m sure Sasuke. Are you questioning my judgement?”

“No of course not mistress.” Sasuke cowered in fear. It was never good to displease his mistress.

“Then just shut up and leave me in peace. This has been a long time coming.”

With that, Sasuke left his mistress. He couldn’t believe that in a few hours they will reach their destination. He can already feel trouble brewing as he watched through the private plane that they were on land. He couldn’t help but look at the horizon as a new dawn began to rise.

Ryoga did not know how it happened. Or who started what first. All he knew was that what he did was wrong, but at the same time he felt as though some sort of justice was served.

He looked down at the being lying on top of his bare and naked chest and knew at once it wasn’t Ukyo that he held on to and who’s arms were wrapped around him. Memories from the night before echoed through his mind, reminding him how intimate he was with Akane.

They were in each other’s arms. Both in a comforting embrace. Both felt the pain of betrayal. The moment they looked into each other’s eyes, they knew this was something they will regret. It was a mistake. A mistake that neither of them didn’t stop from happening.

Ryoga remembered the taste of her tears as she began to gently kiss them away. He waited for her to protest. To push him away. To tell him to stop but none came. Instead she drew his head more and kissed him passionately. Heatedly.

The combinations of many emotions raged then. In the back Ryoga’s mind he knew that he was somehow getting what he deserved, and that somehow, in some twisted reasoning Ranma was too. He heard her moan in delight as he kissed her harder. His caresses became rougher. He watched and felt how her body enjoyed his ministrations as she hungered more from him. Her lips bruised as she pushed him off of her, trying to get much needed air in her lungs.

He didn’t know how they managed to get into the bedroom. Everything was a blur to him. All he seemed to focus about was her and his growing hunger to be with her.

He watched her panting and struggling for breath. He hungered for her. As he once again descended upon her. Her body was compliant and matched his hunger. Matched his every move. As both of them revelled at their own despair. Trying to desperately fill the void they were slowly loosing themselves into.

Now that he was awake, he couldn’t bring himself to look at Akane. He had sullied her. Ukyo’s face began to surface in his mind and he knew that everything that happened the night before was a mistake. He couldn’t believe he had done what he did. He felt a great pang in his heart. What happened last night had reawakened his attraction to Akane, but it paled in comparison to Ukyo.

Akane nuzzled her head against his chest and he knew he had to get away. It will be harder when morning comes. He looked at the wall clock and saw that it was nearly dawn. Painstakingly, and carefully. He removed himself from her as he gathered his discarded clothes and began to dress.

He watched her sleeping form as he took one last look at her before closing the bedroom door and letting himself out.

Ranma through the night stayed vigilant and watched over his childhood friend as she cried herself to sleep. He waited until he was sure she was sleeping since the last couple of attempts that he tried to leave, She would wake up and once again cry hysterically. He still didn’t know what had happened between his closest friends for them to become like this, especially Ukyo. He had never seen her this devastated ever since he had chosen Akane over her 10 years ago.

He watched her sleep. Her face still had tear marks. Even in her sleep tears seem to kept falling. Ranma watched her as he wondered if he had also affected her like this 10 years ago. Made her like cry like this. It tore his heart out as he thought that he may have hurt Ukyo like this years ago. He never bothered to see how she was until he heard that she had somehow hooked up with Ryoga. Guilt began to gnaw at his conscience.

He knew that somehow he had to make things right. He owed it to Ukyo. He at least owed her happiness that he took away from her. With that thought, he silently got up from his seat and took one last glance at his best friend. He swore to himself that he get to the bottom of this and straighten out Ryoga. He never wants to see her like this again. He gently kissed her forehead before finally letting himself out.

Nabiki woke up somewhat uncomfortably. Her head was noticeably pounding, making her wince. Her mouth felt raw and dry as a desert. On top of that she doesn’t seem to remember where she was or how she got home. She began to sit up only to instantly regret it. Her head felt like it was spinning as she tried to figure out where she was. She squinted as she tried to adjust her eyes and wince as her sight and head seem to argue causing her to feel even more nauseous.

It was then that she noticed another person in the room. Fear began to envelope her as desperately tried to remember where she was.

“I see you’re finally awake…” Kinnusuke purred as he stared at her. He was naked from the top half. Showing off his well toned chest and stomach. “Room service just came care to join me? Or would you rather I join you?” He lazily teased as he watched her reaction.

Nabiki’s eyes grew as wide as saucers as it dawned to what state he was in before finally realising her own state of undress. She took a deep calming breath.

“This is not good…” she whispered to herself as she now could feel the cotton sheet against her skin underneath the covers. As realisation dawned to her that she was indeed ina bedroom with a half naked Kinnusuke in front of her.

Kuno drove leisurely home. It was now past 9am. He was sure Nabiki would have already gone to work. He wondered if she even realised he come home at all last night. He had to admit though, he did feel a little remorse over what he did. But what could he do? He was only human. He has needs. And Nabiki had been far to busy to even spend time with him anymore.

As he drove through their drive way he noted that Nabiki’s car was indeed gone, but what caught his interest was that there was the black Lexus parked there.

He idly wondered who could the prestigious car belonged to but dismissed it. Perhaps it was one of Nabiki’s client. Poor soul probably just missed her. Nonetheless, he made his way towards his home only to find a familiar face that opened the door.

“Master welcome home.” The manservant greeted.

Tatewaki Kuno on the other hand was shocked. It has been years since he last saw his manservant whom he also considered as a friend.

“SASUKE!” Tatewaki exclaimed before engulfing the ninja into a bear hug. “How are you doing? How is my sister?” Tatewaki asked as the ninja tried not to suffocate.

“Why don’t you see for yourself dear brother?” A feminine voice spoke.

“Kodachi?” Tatewaki replied back, surprised to see his sister and promptly dropped Sasuke unceremoniously on the cold tile floor. “Is that really you?”

“Of course it’s me. Don’t be silly.” Kodachi replied back before being engulfed in a bear hug similar to Sasuke’s.

“I can’t believe your back! It has been so long!” Tatewaki exclaimed excitedly. “I’m sure Nabiki would be pleased.”

“I’m sure she will.” Kodachi drawled.

“Come now Kodachi, you know I don’t like it when you and Nabiki don’t get along.” Tatewaki chastised her. “In any case welcome back. So what brings you back here in Nerima? How is Hawaii?”

“I am here to take care of a little business. I thought I should see it personally how it’s coming along.” Kodachi replied back.

“Come then, I shall organise your rooms to be ready.” Tatewaki replied back as he guided his younger sister and former retainer towards the lounge room.

As the roads intertwined so is the two men who where on their way home. Both were troubled by their emotions. Their views both obscured. It was ironic that they would even happen to be on the same path.

“Ryoga?” Ranma voiced out as he saw on the other side of the road. This was his chance to find out what had happened between him and Ukyo. He promptly called him out.

“RYOGA!”

Upon hearing his name Ryoga instantly looked for the one who called him. Once his gaze landed on Ranma he saw red. All he could think about was the injustices that happened to him. To Akane, To Ukyo and finally to him. Why is it that he could look so happy and even have the nerve to call his name as though everything is fine when in truth everyone around him was falling apart?

Anger overcame his senses and as anger and jealousy welled inside him, it demanded release. It demanded retribution. It demanded justice. He let go of his pent up anger and aggression in full force and ran straight towards its source and primary target. Saotome Ranma.

Ranma didn’t know what happened. All he knew was that he was now dodging attacks that Ryoga threw at him. He became concerned as Ryoga was no longer paying attention around him as innocent bystanders were getting hurt from the after shock effect of his attacks. He ahd gone berserk with rage!

Ryoga was intent on beating him up no matter what’s the caused, as destruction of the road and immediate area around them instantly became a battel zone.

Ranma had to lead Ryoga away from the busy street. He tried to look for a place where they can cause minimal damage and injury. he had spotted what looked like a secluded area. He had lead him toward a construction work site.

“STAND STILL RANMA YOU COWARD! FACE ME LIKE A MAN!” Ryoga cried out in frustration.

They had exchange blows. Every block and every contact their hits made reverberated. Each blow could knock any normal human into a coma but since their bodies has been conditioned in such gruelling and tough training it just left them bruised and battered.

“RYOGA WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!” Ranma looked at his now bloodied friend. He was fairly sure that he had improved greatly as he didn’t need a mirror to see that he must have looked exactly like his comrade did.

“SHUT UP! SHUT UP! BECAUSE OF YOU I’VE SEEN HELL! BECAUSE OF YOU EVERYONE IS UNHAPPY! YOU RUINED MY LIFE! YOU RUINED ALL OUR LIVES!” Ryoga cried out as he began to execute consecutive combo moves on Ranma.

Ranma tried to dodge but most of Ryoga’s attack connected. He was confuse as to why Ryoga was so angry at him. Or why the unwarranted attack on his person. It was then that he felt an all too familiar chi attack that got him to act. Hesnapped out of his thoughts as his instincts instantly took over. If his instinct was right Ryoga was going for the kill and judging from his level of skill and vast improvement he was sure Ryoga can do justthat. He had to counter his attack.

“SHI SHI HOKOU DAN!”

“MO KO TAKA BISHA!”

Everything was then engulfed by a massive light as the blast of both attacks shook the whole area. The ground shook as the residents thoughtearthquake was the cause. It read 6.5 on the ritcher scale.A massive crater replaced the whole 2 kilometre radius surrounding both Ranma and Ryoga. The area destroyed and a cloud of dust surrounded the area.

Author’s notes:

Hope you guys like the update. Sorry it took me so long to update. It’s getting harder and harder to write when you’ve got not inspiration and have no contact with pre-readers.

I know many of you are disappointed about the fight scene, but I really need to practice action writing. If you would like to help or give me advice, then please drop me a line.

Please be kind on the reviews. Anything you say actually affects my writing. Constructive criticisms need to be applied I know but please be kind.

So what do you readers think?

Almost everyone has fallen…

Two men had taken a fall

Two women had made fatal mistakes

One is laughing in the background

While someone will break

What will happen next?

Why is Kodachi back?

What sinister plot will I write next?

Please review…

Ja Ne