~Tendo Dojo, Nermia ~

Ranma gasped. “Ryoga?! But I just put that pig in. . . . Hey! Did you happen to go to a place in China called--erk!” Her sentence was cut short as Ryoga’s fist shot towards her. “Die Ranma!!”

Ranma quickly intercepted the fist by with a nearby water dipper. It crashed through the thin metal, spilling water to the floor but not harming Ranma. Ryoga growled in frustration. Ryoga then, at Ranma’s prompting, told his ill fated tale of Jusenkyou. By the time he connecting the fact that Ranma and the girl who had pushed him from the cliff were in fact the same person, he got quit loud. Ranma, of course, didn’t want any of the Tendo family running in while Ryoga and she were in this sort of situation. So she tried as tactfully as she thought possible to make him shut up.

“Hang on a second pig boy!! Don’t go making all that noise unless you want everyone to come in here! Then they’ll find out your P-chan!” Ryoga was about to retort with his usual ‘Die Ranma!’ when it occurred to him that his enemy was right. Damn him! Now he knows I’m P-chan and he’ll probably tell Usagi! She’ll hate me! “Alright Ranma.” The bandana clad youth slumped into the furo leaving a surprised Ranma at the edge. She quickly climbed in as well so as to make it more of a man to man talk.

Why isn’t he trying to kill me or even argue? I don’t remember much about him but I do remember his temper! “Um, Ryoga? Are you okay?” The pig tailed youth tilted his head to the side as he waited for an answer.

“No. You wouldn’t be either if your worst enemy just found out you turned into a pig! Now you’ll probably tell Usagi and she’ll hate me for sure!” He felt his heart shattering (AN: as it usually does! *LOL* ) and with an anguished sob threw his head into his arms to wash his sorrows away with tears.

Ranma was speechless. He likes Usagi? But she’s MY fiance! Ranma was even more shocked when he realized what it was that had just passed through his head. Am I really jealous of Ryoga because of. . . Usagi? Why?! She’s just a dumb meatball head! A single image of the petite blond floated through his head. It was of when they had first met and she had tricked him. Her smiling face as she helped him up. He sighed. Could I really be jealous?

“So, You like Usagi, eh?” Ryoga looked up at his rival. Ranma’s eyes were narrowed to slits and he had a strange gleam in his eye. The way Ranma was acting was making him very nervous. “Ye-yes I do.” Why?! He can’t attack me right now. . . . can he? Would he really dare to reveal my secret to the whole Tendo family?! Ryoga opened his mouth in shocked fear at the thought. Would he actually. . . do that?

Ranma chuckled. “Well, Ryoga, you do realize that Usagi is my fiance right? I mean, it wouldn’t be honorable of you to try and date her since we are already engaged.” He closed his eyes smugly as he smiled. “After all, you wouldn’t want to date a stupid kawaii-kune meatball head like her, would you? I think you should go after Akane! She’d be a real catch!” Yeah! A real catch! If you can live through the daily beatings!

Ryoga felt his blood boil. How DARE he speak about Usagi that way! Just as he was about to voice his opinion of Ranma, and where he should spend an eternity, there was a faint knock on the door. “Hello? Ranma? Are you done with P-chan yet? I want to take him to bed with me.” Usagi’s voice was slightly muffled through the door but both boys heard what she had to say quite clearly. One was clearly overjoyed and the other far from it.

Oh Usagi! Such a sweet kind person! Caring for even a little piglet! Ranma was, however, very annoyed. I wonder if she’d be so eager to cuddle with P-chan if she knew he was Ryoga! Stupid perverted jerk! But I can’t tell. It’s not honorable. He did however vow to always keep P-chan on his toes. After all, I can’t tell but who says I can’t show? The pig tailed boy smiled evilly to himself before answering.

“I’m just about done meatball head! I’ll bring him around to your room.” Outside the door Usagi was debating on whether or not she should reply at all but decided against it. I’m too tired! We have school tomorrow after all! She trudged wearily to her room, unaware of the jealous boys in the bathroom.

Ranma and Ryoga turned to glare at each other as they heard her footsteps retreat down the hall. Ranma finally broke the silence. “Okay pig boy, this is how things are going to be. I don’t tell about P-chan and you leave Usagi alone. I don’t want to hear tomorrow that you really do cuddle with her tonight.” Ryoga turned away, smirking. “Don’t worry Ranma. I’m never going to stoop as low as you.”

Ranma’s left eye started twitching. Alright. That does it! “Take this P -chan!” He swung towards Ryoga only to hit air as the other boy dodged out of the furo. As luck would have it however, he landed too close to the bucket filled with cold water. It toppled over, activating the curse and leaving a shivering P-chan in it’s wake.

The startled piglet stared up as Ranma towered over him. “Your pork chops you stupid jerk!” Ranma again swung at Ryoga but underestimated him because of his change. The small animal was able to dodge between his legs and went racing through the door and down the hallway, bweeing loudly.

Ranma quickly grabbed a robe from off the hook and took off after him. “Come back here you dumb coward!” P-chan however just bweed louder as a response. Usagi, hearing the sound of the piglet in distress, once again came to the rescue. She lifted her practice staff high above her head and with a yell of “Ranma! Leave P -chan alone!” She knocked him into the wall. Upside down of course.

Usagi casually pushed some of her bangs from her face. “Stupid baka. He should know better than to pick on a poor little piggy.” She turned to the pig in question and quickly scooped him up and snuggled him to her chest. “Oh! You smell so good now P-chan! Come on. I’m going to show you my room!” She practically bounced down the hall, acting just like her namesake.

~Early the next morning~

“Hey! Get up Usagi!” Akane roughly shook her sister. Usagi slowly returned to the land of the living as she tried to recall what her dream had been about. She yawned sleepily and heard an answering yawn to her left. She rolled over, startled, and was relieved when she came face to face with a small kawaii face. “Good morning P-chan.” Usagi whispered with a wink before she finally sat up to face her sister.

“Why did you get me up so early Akane? School doesn’t start for a few more hours.” She rubbed at her eyes lazily and almost drooped back onto the bad but Akane swiftly dragged her to her feet. P-chan meanwhile was trying to find his way from the tangled up covers of the bed. He wasn’t paying much attention to where he was going however since he was still tired.

That was the best nights sleep I’ve had in awhile. Well, it would’ve been better if Usagi hadn’t tossed and turned. I guess she was just having a nightmare or something. Little Ryoga shuddered as he recalled his own nightmare. He had been lost as usual and when he had finally found his way back to the Tendo dojo he found he was in the middle of a wedding. Usagi’s wedding. With Ranma. He had watched with despair as his one true love had married his greatest enemy. I won’t let that happen though. I'll tell Usagi what I feel for her and hopefully she will feel the same way. He nodded his little black head to emphasize his thoughts and with the next step fell off of the bed.

Usagi finished getting dressed just as Ryoga fell from the bed. “I can’t believe I forgot there was no school today Akane! I was just too tired yesterday or something.” She shrugged on her small gray jacket and placed her foot on the top of the desk so she could tie the shoe better. “So what are we going to do today Akane?”

The blue haired sister thought for a few moments before she answered. “I don’t really know Usagi. maybe we could. . .Hey! I know! Let’s go to Juban and see how Dr. Tofu’s doing!” Usagi grinned at her sister. “I think that’s what you were planning on doing anyway! See how the good Dr. is looking!” Usagi started in with a fit of giggles as Akane stared at her with a red face.

“Well, I haven’t seen him since he left for America two months ago! You can’t blame me for wanting to see him again.” Akane’s head snapped up suddenly. “You want to go don’t you?” Her tone was almost pleading.

“I don't know sis. I had some shopping planned too. Maybe you can go see Dr. Tofu and I’ll go to the mall!” The blonds eyes started sparkling happily as she thought of what she would buy. Akane sweat dropped slightly but finally nodded. “Okay. You go shopping and I'll drop in on Dr. Tofu and his niece.”

Something occurred to Usagi as she finished getting ready by putting on her crescent moon earrings. “Hey, Akane, you know how his niece wants us to teach them?” Akane nodded. “Well, I left for my walk before I got all the details on when we’re training them and all so. . . . I need you to tell me.” Akane smirked. “Maybe you just won’t be able to teach with me since you don’t know when it is.” Usagi smirked back and leaned closer to look her sister in the eye. “So you want Ranma all to yourself is it?” She giggled slightly at the enraged expression on Akane’s face.

“What do you mean by that?!” Usagi decided it was time to change the subject. “Oh just tell me already Akane!” Akane was still angered so told her tersely, “This Saturday. That’s in two days since I know you were going to ask.” Usagi sweat dropped.

“How many of them are there in all?” Akane finally calmed down slightly and finished her preparations to leave by arranging her long hair behind her shoulders. “Four. They’re all our age so maybe we’ll make some friends at the same time.”

P-chan had been listening to the conversation with a distracted attention. So they’re going to Juban? Isn’t that where Setsuna is? They might get attacked! I’ll have to go to protect them! He stood boldly but seemed to have forgotten that he had positioned himself behind the door. That, however, became obvious to him when it suddenly slammed him into the wall.

Ranma rushed into the room. “Hey, Usagi, there’s someone at the door for you.” He rushed back out. Usagi was puzzled. “Really? But it’s only 6:30? Who would be here now?” Akane shrugged at her and they both started out the door. Ryoga, wedged behind the still wide open door, bweed slightly in discomfort. He was rewarded by a smiling Usagi picking him up and carrying him snuggled tightly to her chest.

I wonder who wants to talk to Usagi at this hour. He stared straight ahead, all his senses on alert as he tried to figure out if it was an enemy behind the slightly open door, or a friend. Usagi held him tightly with one hand as she reached for the door and pulled it open, a smile already on her face.

“Hello! What can I hel---PUU?!!” There in the entryway stood the senshi of time. Sailor Pluto. The green haired woman looked quite understandably surprised. “Princess?! You recognize me?!” Akane stared and Ryoga just. . . fainted.

~Tendo Dojo, Nermia ~

"Hello! What can I hel---PUU?!!" There in the entryway stood the senshi of time. Sailor Pluto. The green haired woman looked quite understandably surprised. "Princess?! You recognize me?!" Akane stared and Ryoga just. . . fainted.

Setsuna quickly regained her composure. "Hello Usagi. It seems like an eternity since I've seen you. Who is this?" She turned to indicate Akane. The blond in front of her glanced from Akane to Setsuna and back again. "She's my sister, Akane Tendo. Hey sis, can you leave us alone for a little bit? This is my . . . pen pal from. . uh . . Australia and we have some talking to do." She shoved the protesting girl through the open door then closed it behind her. "But Usagi! We have to---"

"Whew. That was close! By the way, how'd you find me here?" Setsuna studied Usagi as the blond guided her around to the back yard. *She looks just the same. Why does she remember me though? Does she remember everything? If so, why is she still here instead of in Juban?* "Well, a friend of mine sort of said he saw someone by the name of Usagi in this area. It was the best lead I've had in months so I decided to check it out. I've been really worried about you princess."

Usagi sheepishly stared at the ground. "I'm sorry Puu. My life has been so good here. I've even learned how to fight again! I just didn't want to give it up by letting you know where I was." The green haired time warrior shook her head in confusion. *Why has everything changed so much?* That was when she caught sight of what was in her princess's arms.

"Ryo--! Uh, I mean, Usagi? Where did you get that little piglet?" Usagi stared at her quizzically before answering. "I saved him from a big dog in the park last night so I decided to keep him." The blond finally seemed to register the fact that P-chan was out cold. "Huh? Why's he asleep? Well, I'll just wake him up the same way Akane does to me! Water!" She leaned over the family koi pond and scooped up a handful of the chilly liquid. Setsuna gasped as she realized what was about to happen. "Princess! Don't!" She snatched P-chan from Usagi's arms right as the water fell where the piglet had previously been, soaking Usagi's jacket.

"Puu! What'd you do that for?! Now I'm all wet!" Setsuna smiled slightly. "I'm sorry princess but I think we should have our talk before your pet awakens so as to have no distractions." The blond removed her small jacket, since it was wet (AN: Duh!) , and set it on the ground to sit on. "Okay Puu. I'll go with you on that one. Just stop calling me princess. It makes me feel uncomfortable. You know that!" Setsuna giggled slightly as she sat down, setting Ryoga on her lap. *I can't believe Usagi is keeping Ryoga as a pet! I guess he did help find Usagi-chan after all.*

"Alright Usagi. Now, do you want to tell me why you are here or should I just ask you some questions?" The blond yawned and shrugged as her answer. "Do what you want Puu." The time senshi nodded. "Very well. First of all, why is it you still have your memory? The other senshi all lost their memories when they were reborn."

Usagi sighed. *I guess I won't be able to nap after all.* "Actually, I don't really remember much. Only about being the princess, a little bit of what life was like back then, and you and the outers." Setsuna blinked. "Really? You remember the outers? What about the inners?" Usagi shrugged. "I can remember that there were inner senshi but not much else comes to mind." The blond squinted in sudden concentration. "There's also a dream I've had of someone with black hair calling me meatball head but I might just be warping Ranma's image or something." She giggled at the thought. *The guy in my dream was WAY hunkier than Ranma! Although, there were some similarities. Hmmmm. And what about that other guy? He was even more of a fox!*

Unbeknownst to the two, Ryoga was starting to recover from his shock. *Oh, what a nightmare! To think that Setsuna knew Usagi--* He glanced up from his current position and gulped. *Why me?* He was curled up in the lap of the senshi of time while his blond angel sat just feet away. "Well, I still find it strange that you remember the outers." Ryoga's ears pricked. *Outers?* Usagi cocked her head to the side slightly. "What's so odd about it? They were my best friends!"

P-Chan was startled. *Didn't Setsuna tell me once that she was the leader of some sort of outer senshi? Does that mean Usagi has something to do with them?!* Setsuna felt P-chan shiver and glanced down in surprise. *How much has he heard?! This won't be good if he finds out who Usagi really is. I'd best continue this conversation later.* "Usagi? I think your piglet is awake now." The blond let out a squeal of happiness. "P-chan!" She picked the still stunned pig from off of Setsuna's lap and hugged him tightly. Setsuna caught P-chan's eye and slowly raised an eyebrow.

"You sure seem VERY affectionate of this piglet Usagi." She kept her eyes locked with Ryoga's who suddenly developed a deep blush. "Yup! I love my little P-chan!" She emphasized her statement with another tight squeeze, causing Setsuna to giggle. "He sure is kawaii. Where did you get that wonderful bandana?" Internally Setsuna smirked. *Well, Mr. Hibiki, seems you have a slight crush on the Princess of the Moon!*

Usagi fingered the yellow and black bandana. "He was wearing it when I found him. It does look good on him though." They were interrupted by Akane. "Usagi! Come on! We have to leave now if we want to catch the early bus!" The two girls, piglet still being hugged (=~-^=) , leapt to their feet to face Akane.

Usagi turned on her best pouting face. "Akane! I haven't seen Puu since forever!" Akane glanced behind her, trying to spot if Ranma was sneaking up. *Stupid pervert! Why does he think he has to accompany me and Usagi everywhere?* "Well, have her come with us or something! Just hurry! Ranma's going to try and follow us." Setsuna blinked. "Ranma?" She turned to Usagi. "Who's Ranma?"

The blond blushed as Akane impatiently tapped her foot. "He's my fiance." Setsuna's jaw dropped. "But. . .but your already engaged princess!" Akane stopped her tapping and turned to the green haired woman. "What are you talking about?" She squinted her eyes. "And why do you keep calling my sister Princess?" Setsuna nervously played with a bit of her hair. "Oh, that! It's just my nickname for her. That's all." Usagi nodded vigorously as Akane continued to watch them suspiciously. "Yup! That's all!"

Akane sighed. "Alright. We'd better go right now though. I think I hear Ranma coming down the stairs." The group turned to go, automatically falling into a line with Usagi in the middle.

Ryoga was deep in thought as the small group made it's way to the bus station. *Why in the world did Setsuna turn up at the Tendo house? Is she following me around? I don't think she came just to visit with Usagi or else they both wouldn't have been so surprised. And what about that whole thing with Outers' ? I'm going to have a long conversation with Setsuna, next time I can that is!*

"Usagi? I have a quick question." Usagi turned to Akane with a smile. "What is it sis?" Akane giggled slightly. "Well, I couldn't help noticing that you keep calling your friend Puu. That's not her real name is it?" Setsuna smiled since she had overheard the question. "Nope. My real name is Setsuna Meiou. I'm staying in Juban for a short while. Visiting friends and relatives." Akane blinked. "Really? Who? We might just know some of them!" Usagi grinned. "Yeah Puu! Who are you visiting? Is it anyone else from our little club'?" The blond winked but only Setsuna noticed.

"Actually, yes, Usagi. I've also called some of my immediate family to meet me there this weekend." The time warrior sent a meaningful glance towards the blond. Usagi blinked and her jaw dropped. *Immediate family? But I thought that her whole family was cursed? Lost or something like that. Hmmmm. That must mean . . . * "Do you mean . . . ." She looked at Setsuna pointedly, so as to convey her meaning. Setsuna nodded. "Yes. Haruka, Michiru and Hotaru are coming to visit me this weekend. They might even stay if they like it there."

Usagi started jumping up and down. "Yahooooo! I can't believe it! They're really coming Puu?! I get to see them again?!" Akane blinked at her excited sister. *Why is she so excited? When did she meet all these people?* P-chan bweed as Usagi hugged him close again then started spinning with him, dancing to imaginary music.

*Oh princess! To see you happy again. * There was a sudden rustling behind them and being the seasoned royal guardian that she was, Setsuna noticed right away. She frowned. "It seems as though we're being followed by something." Akane nodded and frowned as well. "I wonder what." She scanned the horizon then slowly turned her head to the tree at the side of the road. *Just as I thought!* She smirked at Setsuna. "Look. Usagi's fiance has caught up with us." She nodded her head towards the to tree.

Setsuna glanced at the tree. There, in the upper branches, was a young man with black hair wearing a red Chinese shirt. "Ms. Tendo? Do you have any idea why he is following us? And hiding in a tree of all things?"

The blue haired girl shook her head. "None at all, and please, just call me Akane." Setsuna nodded. Usagi meanwhile was still dancing with P-chan, who was trying his best not to throw up after all the spinning. *She sure is. . (erk) energetic about seeing these people.* He bweed again, this time more of a plea than a cry of surprise.

Usagi quickly stopped at the sound. "P-chan? Are you okay?" She titled her head to the side as she regarded the slightly green piglet. "Are you sick? Hey! Akane! Setsuna! I think P-chan is sick for some reason!"

The two turned as one towards Usagi when they heard a sudden crack followed by a yell. They turned back to the tree as Usagi ran up. "What was that?" The blond blinked as she regarded the crumpled form of Ranma on the ground. "Ranma? What are you doing here?"

Ranma scowled as he stood and brushed himself off. "Is there anything wrong with me wanting to go to Juban? Besides, Kasumi and Nibiki sent me with a list of things they want you to get for them." Akane frowned and crossed her arms. "Then why were you hiding in a tree?!" Ranma rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment. *How am I going to explain I was watching Ryoga with Usagi? Stupid jerk. He DID cuddle with her!* "Um, well, I just wanted to see . . . uh. . who this is!" He pointed at Setsuna who only stared at him.

"My name is Setsuna Meiou and I'm a friend of Usagi's. Pleased to meet you Mr. ?" Ranma smirked. "Saotome. Heir to the Saotome school of anything goes martial arts." He held his hand out but Setsuna didn't accept it. "Saotome? Where have I heard that name before? Oh yes!" She glanced at P-chan and smirked. "My old friend seems to hold a grudge with you Saotome. Perhaps you know him. His name is Ryoga Hibiki." Setsuna tried to suppress a giggle as P-chan bweed in protest.

Ranma looked from P-chan to Setsuna and back again. *Something fishy's going on here. If she knows Ryoga, does she know about the curse?* Instead of answering her he studied her closely. Usagi, nervous at Ranma's actions decided to answer for him.

"Actually Puu, we ran into a Ryoga on the way home from school the other day." She grinned. "He's pretty good at martial arts from what I saw. He even made the road shatter with his bare hands!" Akane nodded. "After that he knocked a whole section of the wall down too!"

Setsuna smiled. "Yes, he's quite a strong young man. As surprising as this may sound, I even taught him some of his tricks. You probably haven't seen all he can do though Mr. Saotome." P-chan was just listening, unable to say anything for himself. *So now she's taking the credit for teaching me is she?!* Usagi continued petting P-chan. *Ryoga Hibiki.* She grinned. *He was pretty kawaii come to think of it! Especially those little fangs!* She giggled to herself.

Ranma decided to take a chance on his theory of whether or not Setsuna knew about P-chan. "Did you know he's cursed?" P-chan's head flew up and his heart started beating faster. *Is he. . . is he going to tell Usagi?* Usagi frowned. "Really? How's he cursed?" Setsuna quickly came to P-chan's rescue. "He's cursed to wander. Always lost." *P-chan let out a sigh of relief. *Thank you Setsuna!*

Usagi's frown stayed on her face however. "Puu, isn't that sort of like the curse on your family?" Setsuna nodded. "It is, in some ways, the same curse." Usagi scratched her head in confusion. "What do you mean by that?" P-Chan was also confused. *Her family is cursed? I didn't even know she had a family! I guess she knows how I feel, never getting to see her family since they're lost.* He sighed unhappily.

Ranma cut in, however, before Setsuna had a chance to explain. "He has another curse too." Setsuna's eyes narrowed as she turned to glare at the pigtailed boy. "And what do you know about his other curse Mr. Saotome?" P-chan also glared, no longer nervous since he knew Setsuna would keep Ranma from leaking his secret out. *How dare Saotome do this to me!*

Ranma gulped at the intense double glare he was currently receiving. "Uh, well, I know what it is but I promised him I wouldn't tell anyone else!" Setsuna nodded once, glancing meaningfully from P-chan to Ranma. "See that you don't or else I may also help Mr. Hibiki take his revenge."

Usagi gulped at the statement. *Wow. Puu's really serious about this! She must be really good friends with Ryoga or his curse is especially bad!* She hugged P-chan once then whispered so only he could hear, "I hope he's going to be okay P-chan. I've known lots of people with curses and lots of them end up dead because of them." P-chan blushed. *She cares about me! Me! Ryoga Hibiki!* He smiled as brightly as his little piglet body was able and bweed in happiness.

Akane was feeling pretty impatient. *Come on! I want to see Dr. Tofu!* "If you guys are done talking then lets go catch the bus! We've only got '0 more minutes before it's scheduled to leave!" Ranma frowned at P-chan. "You mean your taking him along too? Are you sure they allow pets?" Usagi was prepared to argue with her pig tailed fiance but instead sighed. "I guess your right. P-chan? Do you know the way home?" P-chan shook his head vigorously. *Stupid Ranma! He knows I'll get lost and probably not see Usagi for weeks!*

Akane growled in frustration. "9 minutes! Usagi! Just put him down! We have to go!" She turned and started jogging to the bus. Usagi sighed. "Bye P-chan!" Setting him down she moved quickly to catch up with Akane; leaving Ranma, Setsuna, and Ryoga behind.

*I'll get you for this Ranma!* P-chan growled and was preparing to pounce on Ranma when he was suddenly engulfed with hot water. Setsuna stood over him pouring the contents out of a thermos that she had pulled from her sub space pocket. (AN: *LOL* ) Ryoga stayed on the ground for a few seconds before it finally registered in his mind that he was naked. "Setsuna! Couldn't you have waited?!" He dashed behind the tree Ranma had hidden in earlier.

Ranma scowled at Setsuna. "So you DO know about his curse!" She nodded. "Your friends with Usagi right? Did you know that he slept in her bed last night?!" Setsuna blinked than giggled. "Mr. Hibiki! I can't believe you! Maybe I should tell Usagi-chan about your curse!" She than pulled his whole pack, change of clothes included, from her sub space pocket.

Ranma stared, slack jawed. "How the heck did you do that?!" Setsuna tossed Ryoga the change of clothes and set the pack on the ground beside her. "Mr. Saotome, I have something that I need to share with you. I am-" "What?! Why are you telling him who you are?!" Ryoga had finished changing in record time and was now fuming next to Setsuna.

Ranma was totally lost. "What the heck are you two talking about?! I already know who she is!" Setsuna shook her head. "Ryoga, there is something I need to tell you too. Later. But first. " She turned to face Ranma with a serious look on her face. "You are Usagi's fiance correct?" Ranma blushed. "Yeah. It wasn't our choice though! It was our dads'!"

Setsuna smiled sadly. "Did you know that Usagi is already engaged?" Both Ryoga and Ranma stared. "What?!", they said in unison. "As you know, Usagi is adopted. What you don't know is that she still knows who her real parents were, and so do I. I actually used to work for her parents before they died." She looked to the ground. "Her parents engaged her to a boy from another plane-- er, country." Ryoga blinked. *Did she just say . . . planet?!* "When her parents died, it is assumed that the prin. . .young man died as well. I know otherwise though. He is alive, just lost somewhere. I've told you both this since it is obvious that you both seem to like Usagi."

Ranma cut in. "Me?! Like a meatball head like her?! No way!" Ryoga turned to Ranma slowly. "Ranma! How many times do I have to say not to call her that!" He was just about to attack when Usagi suddenly ran up to the trio. "Hey! The bus is going to- is that you Ryoga?!" Much to the lost boys surprise he suddenly found himself being hugged tightly by the blond. *Is it possible?! Is she really hugging me?!*

She let go and smiled brightly. "How are you? Sorry we all ran away from you the other day." Ryoga could only stutter and Ranma glared. "You seem very happy to see him Meatball head." Usagi cringed. "Don't call me meatball head!" She pulled a mallet out of her sub space pocket. "Now say sorry or else!"

Setsuna sweat dropped. "Usagi-chan? I think the bus is going to be here soon." Usagi blinked, the mallet held high above her head. "Oh. Yeah." She suddenly held up her hands in a V sign. "Akane bought the tickets so we're all set!" She turned to Ryoga. "Do you want to come to Juban with us? We're going to have lots of fun!" Ryoga smiled back at the petite blond. "Are...are you sure It's okay that I go with you?" Usagi smiled, and so did Setsuna. "I'm sure. Come on!"

She took off for the bus station, Setsuna and Ryoga close behind. Ranma glowered at Setsuna and Ryoga's retreating figures. *Not only do I have pig boy to contend with but now some lost fiance who's supposed to be dead!* He sighed and jogged to catch up with Usagi. *Why me?*

How was it? Sorry that Puu is sort of OOC. Just thought that if she was in this sort of situation, this is how she might act. *shrug* For those of you waiting for my DBZ/SM x-over, (if any!) I won't have it finished till next week. One reason is, I CAN'T THINK OF A TITLE! *pulls hair out in frustration* The only one's I can think of have all been done! *frown* Oh well. Ja Ne!
Tsukino Neko
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Hi minna! :( Sorry 'bout last chapter. I guess it wasn't as good as the others, ne? I hope this ones up to par though! Also, I have finally finished a good copy of prologue and chapter one for my DBZ/SM x-over. (yipee. *yawn*) I'll have it up in about a week. Sorry so long, especially since I already have it done! I'm just a tad bit too busy with school. It's homecoming after all! *sigh* Haven't been asked to the dance though. *mutters under breath, figures!* =~-^= Sorry for talking so much! *hehehe* I don't own Sailor Moon or Ranma 1/2 so don't sue! I'm not making money off of these so there isn't really any reason to right? *LOL* R&R~ Ja ne! Neko -Chan =^-^=

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