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Stay with Me
Part sixteen: When Eye met Eye

"FIGHT!"

After the referee told them the rules, He swung his feet up high but his opponent avoided it. He narrowed his eyes and focused on his opponent. The Gym was crowded and he was hearing the people cheering for him. Then a few more seconds of studying his opponent, he launched an attack. Finally when he saw blood coming on top of the head of his opponent, he backed away and remembered what happened last year when he was in Japan...

A year ago... Japan...

"KATIE!"

Ranma opened his eyes and realized he was all tied up. He looked up and saw Rebecca standing on his side and some guards holding guns.

"REBECCA!"

Rebecca looked at him and smiled, "You're awake now Ranma-honey. I am so glad" she said,

Ranma growled and his eyes widened when he saw Akane crying as she holding Katie. "AKA-" he was stopped when he felt guns pointing at him.

"If you yell at her; she will die." Rebecca said, as she pointed and showed Ranma that in a secret; there were many guns pointing out to Akane. "Just one hand sign from me; your Akane will die" she crossed her arms. "But, there is a way to save her" she said, as she bowed down and leaned towards Ranma. She closed her eyes and plants a kiss to Ranma's lips. But Ranma didn't kiss back; tears were falling from his eyes now. He narrowed his eyes; she ended the kiss and smiled at him. "You'll stay with me and she will be spared"

"I can save her, I can sav-"

Rebecca smiled, "Save your words, you can't. Even though how powerful martial artist you are...you cannot beat guns. I know a lot of martial artists who died because of these things" she said, as she as one of the guards gave her a gun and point it at Akane. "Now you choose Hun... Go with me, and spare her life... or die with her?" she asked,

'If I save her... there will always be a time to fix this problem.' Ranma thought looking at Akane crying; then he remembered the letter he gave to Katie. Yes. there will be a time for fix this problem. He looked up at Katie and told her, "I'll go with you, but since you know everything now. You can't force me to love you anymore" he added, sarcastically.

"I don't need your Love, I just need your Life, Your skill, your performance and especially your body" she said, smirking. Ranma swear at her. "You're my property... Ranma Saotome"

At Present...

"You're my property... Ranma Saotome"

Those words are final blow to him. Every time he goes out to win a battle, He will force himself to remember those words and that his ruinous combination of punches and kicks will soon make his opponent sorry, as the crowd gasped in awe and the announcer kept saying 'how magnificent his attacks are' It doesn't matter. He continued to release his immoral amalgamation, until the opponent dropped down and the announcer declared a new winner for the martial arts competition.

"And we have a New Champion and He will represent USA to the upcoming International Games for Martial arts!"

Ranma didn't care. The Ranma who came back to America is not the Ranma Saotome who everyone knew. He became a Robot, a property of Rebecca Sanders. He lives to fight and win any games for Sanders International School will be popular. As his hands were lifted up; he didn't feel anything other than being used. This is not Ranma Saotome. This is not what He planned for his future. Unfortunately this was his future.

At his apartment...

He opened the door of his apartment and looked around. He had everything he wanted. He was complete in the materialistic aspect. But he was not happy... not happy at all. As he threw his clothes to the hamper, passed the living room; he went to his room. His sanctuary; he took off his shirt and looked into the mirror, there were some bruises. Where did he get all of these? And why don't they twinge? He shakes his head and opened his life size closet. He was about to get one t-shirt when he saw the big brown plastic lying on the other side of the closet. Carefully; he took a deep breath and with shaking hands he pulled off the plastic and there she is...

Akane... his painting. Tears fell from his eyes once again as he remembered what had happened. He was already two weeks in America; thinking of a plan on how to fix the problem. He tried to contact Akane but he couldn't because she was busy with Katie's funeral. So he waited for a week; and finally that week he had the chance to talk to her. But she wouldn't let him explain everything. In the end; she said goodbye and she wanted a break-up. After that week, the painting was delivered to his doorstep with a letter from Akane saying to forget about her, do not pity her, she can live without him and can manage the doujou without him... the last words were much excruciating than the others. 'I don't Love you Ranma, I never did'. The words killed him, those words changed him... and now he is just an instrument of Rebecca... another one of Rebecca's beck and call. Rebecca was still his girlfriend but she has the freedom to hang out with other guy. Ranma doesn't care. He really doesn't.

He put the picture back to the position and went to the Bathroom. He looked into the Mirror and took a little ounce of cold water; poured it on himself instantly he became a she. She looked at herself; at least now she is thankful for her cursed form. Because of this side; when Rebecca wants him to drag him into the bed which she often do; Ranma will transform himself and become a girl. Ranma Saotome maybe owned by her but not all of Ranma Saotome.. especially the body.

"Fine! I'll just go get a man for myself and we're gonna do it all night!"
"Say hi to him for me!"

She smiles every time she remembers the exact words that she told her over and over again. She was about to enter the shower when the bathroom phone rang. She picked it up, "Hello?"

"Ranma? Is that you?"

Ranma gasped, it's a long distance from her mother. "Uh yeah.. I accidentally splash myself with cold water" she said lying. Ranma's Mother even though Akane and Ranma split up; she always have an updated news about Akane. At least, Ranma knows what's happening to her. "What's up?"

"Akane will come to the USA, that's what I heard."

Ranma gasped, "R-Really? Where? USA is a big place mom"

"I don't know but she is coming there, I hope you'll use your full power to know where she will be"

"I don't know... she hates me..."

"Is this really Ranma, I am speaking with?"

"The Ranma you knew died already Mom..."

"So you're not my son anymore?"

"..."

"Listen. We always talk behind everyone like this; but I think now... fate is taking its course. You have to do your best to know where Akane is, and you two should talk, you got it? And you kept telling me that my son is dead; well I am your mother and I know you're not yet dead... you're just buried inside of my son's body. But you are still there. If you truly Love Akane my son... talk to her"

"She doesn't love me anymore" Ranma's voice quivered; he doesn't want his mother hear him cry. "She said-"

"There must be a reason why she said that. But this time; This is your chance. I don't know why she's coming there, but I know the last time she was here; she kept practicing Martial arts"

"She does?"

"Yes. Anyway, I will pray that you two will solve this problem right away when you two meet. Oh I have a hopeful heart and I do believe everything will work out fine"

Morning...

"Are you sure about this?"

Akane glanced at Sushi and nodded. Ever since Katie died; Sushi did not leave Akane. They became good friends but that's all. When she read Ranma's letter she almost died but Sushi revived her. Because of Sushi she's back from being herself. After she got over and done with Ranma; she took two courses. One Course of Business Management and the other the Course of Martial arts, Now she's inside an American taxi... she has come to USA to fight at the International Tournament, representing Japan. She knew she will have to face Ranma. But she is ready.

"Besides, we have to get to the bottom of this" She said, pulling off Katie's Notebook and gives it to Sushi. Sushi frowned but nodded. It was the notebook where Katie said that Rebecca killed her. "I will go there, face Ranma and face the challenge... but the real mission is to get revenge for Katie's death" she said her cute voice sounded bitter.

"I know that... but what is our plan?" Sushi asked, looking at her.

"I don't know yet, but we will have a plan..." Akane said as she gazed on the window of the taxi.

At School...

Ranma opened his red Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. He was about to close it with his key when he heard some crowds yelling at some group. He blinked; curiously he went to the crowd and tried to steal a look but he couldn't. With a shrug he just left the crowd and went inside the school. As he entered the school; his friend Mark runs towards him from the entrance.

"Did you see her???"

Ranma blinked, "Who?"

"The woman who represents Japan, She's totally beauty. Familiar but beautiful!" Mark said, sighing heavenly. "I think I am in love"

Ranma smirked, and shakes his head as he opened his locker. "I didn't see her so I don't know if she is a beauty" he said, putting some of his books.

"Man! She's gonna train in our Gym and you're so lucky you'll get to meet her" he said, frowning. "This time, I mourn not being part of the team. If I were in your team even I won't compete I'll definitely have the chance to talk-"

"Whoo slow down, Romeo" Ranma said, chuckling. "As my most trusted friend here at school. I am gonna help you. As I have recalled, I am gonna assist her; since I am from Japan as well. I will help you if you want" he said, smiling.

"OH REALLY??? MAN! Thanks a lot Ranma! Good thing Rebecca isn't here, she'll be coming back on the day of the tournament right?" he asked, Ranma nodded. "So that means.. You have one week to help me by becoming closer to her and then introduce her to me as well!" he said, his eyes sparkling.

"She really hit you big time huh?" Ranma asked, closing the locker.

"Oh yeah Big time" Mark said, sighing once more.

"Now this is interesting" Ranma murmured

Gym...

As Akane entered, all guys' eyes were upon her. But she ignored everyone and looked around. Sanders International School Gym is totally huge and the equipments are complete. There was a room full of barbells and for the weightlifters. A room for Karates class, for Ninjas class, Kendos and for Kempos. After that her eyes accidentally focused on the trophies and pictures of the Gym. Ranma was in the picture but he was not smiling.

"Hi. Welcome to the Sanders International School Gym. My name is Ranma Saotome, and I was notified to assist some of the Martial arts fighters. I was assigned to take you because you were from Japan. I am from Japan too, it's gonna be easier for both of us to communicate as well, even though I believe that there is a possibility that we can become opponents in the finals, Japan has skilled martial artists" he said,

Her heart skipped a bit, but she has to calm down and remembered all what Ranma said in that letter. The letter that says... he pity her that is why he can't break up with her, and all the love stuff was a lie. She found it amusing that before she wanted to nail down Ranma Saotome when he came into her life. Maybe this time, she will gonna nail him down and for good.

"That's going to be exciting," She said, fluently in English. She's very good in English. "It is my wish to defeat the Champion of the world of Martial arts" she said,

Ranma has two goals. One is to assist this challenger from Japan and the other is to introduce her to Mark. But when he saw her standing in front of the trophy shelf; His heart began to beat fast. He knew that posture, that body and the hair. But he shook his head and approached her instead. He tried to sound cheerful. When she spoke; he couldn't help but to step backwards. Her voice...

"Akane?"

She turned, Ranma gulped. She's here! In flesh. "Long time no sees, " she asked in a casual tone.

He was about to hug her, but he stopped himself. He clenched his fist. "H-How are you?" he asked, in Japanese.

"I am fine and ready to kick your butt" she said, in English. Her words brought attention. All the people inside the Gym looked at her. "Oh, I am sorry... did I said that out loud?" she asked, blinking cutely.

The guys sighed heavenly.

"Akane-"

"This is a good place; I am gonna get some ideas for my Doujou, I am gonna start planning how to renovate-"

"Y-Your Doujou?"

Akane looked straightly into his eyes, "Yes. My Doujou. The Tendou Anything goes Martial arts" she said, with a pride.

"W-What about Mom and Dad?"

Akane looked at the trophies, "They are still living at the Tendous. We will never abandon them; just like how you abandoned them." she said, walking away.

"I did not abandon them" Ranma said, following her.

"Whatever" Akane said, shrugging.

Ranma growled and stood in front of her, "Akane we need to talk-"

"There's nothing to talk about ," she said, bowing down.

"Yes there is, I didn't know what happen and you don't want me to explain-" he stopped. Then Akane shakes her head, "Akane..."

Akane took a deep breath and looked at him, "Tell me , what kind of Martial arts this gym offers?" she asked,

Ranma looked down, "You're still kawaiikune..." he muttered,

Akane stopped herself from hitting Ranma. "Did you say something?" she asked,

"YOU'RE STILL KAWAIIKUNE!" Ranma yelled, all the people looked at them. "Damn! You're still the Akane I know who don't let me explain things! You’re Jumping to conclusions! I didn't know-" Ranma stopped, when someone called him. He looked and saw Mark running towards him. "Mark..."

"Sorry Miss, I apologize on behalf of my friend, Ranma Saotome" Mark said, smiling. Akane smiled and nodded. "So Ranma?" he asked, "Someone told me you were already assisting Miss. Tendou. Do your job now" he said, urging him.

"What Job?" Akane asked,

Mark blushed, "You understand English?" he asked, Akane nodded. "My name is Mark Philips. Ranma here is just doing me a favor, you see.. I've never had an interest with girls before but when I met you-"

Akane smiled and touched Mark's cheek, making Ranma frowned. "That is so sweet of you; but I am afraid that I have to turn you down" she said, this time Ranma looked at her, "You see I have a boyfriend already, I came here to win the championship that's all" she said,

"Boy friend?" Ranma asked,

Akane nodded, "So can we talk about Martial arts now? This is the only reason why I am here" she said,

Ranma frowned, "Fine..."

At the end of the day, Akane headed into her hotel room where she was staying until the tournament. The room has adjacent rooms, one for Sushi and one for her. She found Sushi watching Televisions on the sofa. "Hey"

"How is your day?" Sushi asked, turning off the television.

Akane deposited herself in the couch, "Let's see, so far I avoided guys at the parking lot, then at the corridor and after that I had a talk with Ranma offering me... wait let me change that, begging me to explain things which I already know. And oh did I mentioned that I had turn down a guy named Mark because I have a boyfriend already?" she asked,

"What boyfriend?" he asked, popping open a can of soda and handling it to Akane, who promptly guzzled down half. "I never knew you have a boyfriend"

"Well, I don't have. But I blurted it out that I have one. You should have seen Ranma's face." she smirked.

"I should have, and I would Love to see that-" Sushi stopped when his phone rang. "Uh huh, yes. Okay thanks. Bye" he put his phone to the table. "Rebecca will come back next week, so what are we going to do now?" he asked,

Akane leaned on the sofa and relaxed for a bit, and then she looked up into the ceiling. "Well... that is okay, we have time to prepare for our devastating attack" she said, smiling victoriously. "I was thinking... you know what today is, don't you?" she asked,

"Uh huh," Sushi replied with a concerned look. "I didn't want to mention it, though. Figured it might make this day worst for you,"

Akane giggled. Sushi had always been able to erase her blue moods. Lord knew there'd been plenty of those last year. "Well, it’s not really that important... Katie just died and Ranma and I were through, that's all... In the end it had good thing. I became the New Akane. I've never, even in a million years would expect that I could talk to Ranma just like that" she said, sipping her soda.

"But were you nervous?" he asked,

"No! Not at all, I handled it very well" she said, lying to him.

"Well then, let's celebrate it by going to the supermarket and buy some food!" Sushi said, smiling.

"Sure..."

"But I'll be cooking," Sushi said, teasing her.

"Very funny," Akane said, frowning.

Supermarket

Sushi and Akane made a trip to the Supermarket. Sushi handled the cart while following Akane. When they thought they had everything, they fall in line to the cashier. Akane as she checking her list, she found out that they still need spaghetti sauce. She left Sushi for a while and went to get some. She looked for it and a few seconds later she rounded a display of spaghetti sauce. She was about to get one when she heard some familiar voice; she peeked beyond the jars.

"What? You mean to say that she is that Akane?"

"Yes..."

"Oh man, small world isn't it?"

"You said it,"

"But wait.. She has a boyfriend now huh?"

She heard him growled,

"I don't buy that. I don't believe that she has a boyfriend, The Akane that I know will never fall in love with anyone other than me"

Akane narrowed her eyes. 'What an Ego' she was about to run when she bumped on the cart of Sushi.

"Akane, I already followed you. Thank God I saw you" he said, "You didn't have to get some sauce, we could order at the hotel" he said, frowning.

But Akane didn't hear him. She peeked around the corner as she sees them walking towards them, but still don't notice her and Sushi. Although she knew that they were going to see her in a minute. She remembered how Ranma said that she won't love someone other than him. It is true though, but he wants Ranma to eat his ego. Taking a deep breath, she grabbed Sushi and ordered, "Kiss me"

Sushi gasped, "W-What?!" he choked out, "Why? and Here? But-"

"Yes. Here and now," she hissed and pulled his head to hers.

It all happened so quickly, Sushi had a little time to react. Not that he would have refused her anyway. But the odds of Akane coming to him and demanding a kiss were about the same as Katie coming back to life. Slim to none. And the fact that even though Akane was his friend, he has feelings for her... kissing her like this only made the circumstances more exciting.

Cooperative with her demands, he took the opportunity. Kissing Akane is like a dream coming true, as his mouth glided over hers, he hauled her closer. She wanted a kiss... so she'll get one. He provoked his tongue along the seam of her mouth, urging her more, trying to satisfy the wave of desire that had slammed into him like a shipment train when she'd grabbed at him. She arched at him, bringing the softness of her chest up to his. Flames explodes in his sides and for moment he forgot where they were and who they are.

"A-Akane?"

Sushi's gaze jerked toward the sound of two voices. He stopped the kiss and remembered Akane's former fiancé. "R-Ranma Saotome..." he gulped, Ranma growled, but he could see some tears forming in his eyes. "Nice seeing you again"

"And you are?" Ranma asked, sarcastically.

"Sushi Hiroma" he said, "We've met before in Japan" he added, "Katie's boyfriend" he added once more and saw Ranma clenching his fist. "I-"

"Why are you Kissing Akane?" Ranma hissed.

"Akane and I were-"

"Isn't that what couples do?" Akane asked, as she stroke Sushi's cheek and held his gaze giving him the fleeting sensation of a long-time lover. Then, poised and in control, she turned and faced him. "Am I right?" she asked,

"Isn't that what couples do? Am I right?"

Once again… Ranma died for the third time. He must have been a cat…

To be Continued...

coolshortgrl19 - ok..
Pure 'n' White - ok..
puppet and clown - updated!
Serenity's Light - yep she is very evil ne?
Smiles - uh yeah
Tomoko-chan - yep yep
Endoh Chiaki - congratulations on your registration! who will give in will be updated next month
WillLeung - uh.. I will try
AnimeObsessionFantasy - uh.. read it first
capt. n - because... I have to kill Katie.
abc - uh thanks

Ranma: OMG Akane kissed that guy!!!!!
Chette: eh...?
Akane: now I am very excited
Ranma: excited you have kissed him?
Akane: I did not, it was another Akane
Ranma: You're the only Akane I know-
Akane: BAKA!
Ranma: KAWAIIKUNE!
CHETTE: STOP! PRRRTT! (sigh) read the next chapter, thanks for waiting!

God bless!