"ALL GOOD THINGS...." (A Ranma 1/2 Fanfic) From the Desk of Megane 6.7 This is a work of Fiction. All Characters and Landmarks, are the property of Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan Video, Kitty Films, Viz Video, Shonen Sunday, and anyone else who legally owns the rights. JUNE 17, 1997 THE TENDO DOJO 2:00 P.M. The entire town had turned out to witness the marriage of Ranma Saotome. After all the numerous conflicts, hurt feelings and retaliations best left unmentioned, Ranma had finally made his choice for his fiancee. Still everyone's mind was racing as the wedding began.... Daisuke and Hiroshi sat next to each other and grinned at the prospect of being able to date Ranma's other fiancees now that they no longer had a reason to chase him.... Mikado sat on the far end of the bench, looking like he'd rather be anywhere else. On his right was his bodyguard Chance, ever vigilant, and on his left, his skating partner Azuza was busy grabbing various decorations while giving them all french names. Mikado sighed inwardly, maybe he could find the pig-tailed girl during the reception and ask her for a date. The thought perked him right up.... Hikaru Gosunkugi twirled a five inch nail along his fingers as he watched the proceedings get underway. While he had promised not to interfere with the ceremony, even though no one had considered him a real threat, he still had the power within him to make their lives miserable if he wished. But deep down, Gosunkugi knew he wouldn't do anything to hurt Akane.... Principal Kunou had an evil smile on his face. He could picture it now. Every single person in the wedding photos with a bowl cut.... Sasuke Sarugakure adjusted his collar for the thousandth time and took another glance at his master, who sat stoned-faced beside Nabiki. If it hadn't been for her, Kunou would have most likely launched an attack by now. He wondered what she could have promised him to make him behave.... Tatewaki Kunou glowered in his seat. Why was he allowing this... this... charade to continue! Kunou made a motion to rise to his feet only to have Nabiki claw his arm. She glared at him and made it clear he would be very sorry if he opened his mouth. Kunou sat still and pouted. At least he still has his beloved pig-tailed goddess to admire from afar.... "First the whole Kelley Strugg thing, and now this. Oh Ranma darling. I'm going to rip your throat out...." Kodachi sighed as she sat quietly on the floor. She could hear the distant sound of a bird flying by the window of her cell. "Protective Custody" they called it. Protective for whom? Ranma? Herself? Anyone who had been responsible for this sham of a wedding? Kodachi would have her revenge, as soon as they let her out of here. She couldn't help but wonder why the walls were padded.... Ukyou gave a small smile as she watched the couple say their vows. She had lost the war but she was glad that Ranma had finally found happiness. She knew someday she would too and that Ranchan and her would always be friends for the rest of their lives.... Tsubasa gave a cute smile to Ukyou. He was dressed as a giant marshmallow and couldn't be happier with this turn of events. While he knew Ukyou wouldn't warm up to him for some time to come, he knew he had a chance now.... Konatsu was dead, having been hit by a bus while crossing the street to attend the wedding. The funeral was to be held tomorrow for anyone who wanted to attend.... Mousse couldn't help shaking his head as he considered how this whole thing had come around. This entire wedding was happening because of his screw-up. Only it wasn't really a screw-up since Shampoo was now finally free for him. He wished she could have been here with him but he knew she would have gone ballistic. Cologne had made the right choice by keeping her at the Nekohanten.... Shampoo-neko screeched with absolute fury as she clawed the metal bars of her cage. She did not spend her entire life learning the ways of the amazon only to be betrayed. To have her love taken from her without so much as an explanation. Someone was going to pay for this dearly.... Ryouga released a small sigh as he watched the loving couple in front of him get hitched. He would normally be extremely depressed right now at the prospect of Akane getting married but since he had reunited and once again fallen in love with his old girlfriend, Ami, he could bear to see Akane finally go. At one point, Ryouga had almost allowed himself to fall in love with Akari who was in essence a substitute for Akane. As he gave a loving glance at Ami, he knew he had chosen her because he truly loved her. Just because she had the same hairstyle as Akane, and her name began with an A and she was cute when she smiled didn't... mean... uh oh.... Ami returned Ryouga's glance while thinking. "Eat your heart out Usagi, Minako, Rei and Makoto! You can keep Tux-Boy! This hunk is MINE!!" Kasumi Tendo wiped a tear from her eye. She always got so emotional at weddings and this time was no exception. She was so happy for both of her sisters. Now she could finally relax a bit and perhaps even go out on dates, something she had denied herself for some time. She smiled as she looked over at her current date for the afternoon.... Dr. Tofu Ono saw Kasumi smiling at him and he returned it with one of his own. He should have started wearing sunglasses a long time ago. Now he could be with the one he loved without acting like a jackass. Maybe now that Akane and Nabiki were leaving the dojo, Kasumi would have some more time to have fun.... Nabiki Tendo saw that Kunou had finally calmed down enough so she could return her attention to the wedding. She had taken a big step by agreeing to marry Kunou in order to ensure happiness for his sister but then again, he was rich and though he was a fool, she was certain she could mold him into a fine man in a few years or so.... Genma Saotome wiped a tear away from the corner of his eyes and gave the hand of his wife, Nodoka, a gentle squeeze. Nodoka returned it, her face already wet with her tears of joy. They watched the proceedings together, happy memories of their own wedding flooding both their minds. Soun Tendo bawled uncontrollably. No one was a bit surprised. Ranma smiled as he gazed upon his new bride, knowing that he had finally found the one person he was destined to spend the rest of his life with. Ranma turned to face his new lifemate and was about to say something but couldn't find the proper words to express what he was feeling at that moment. "Ranma?" his bride inquired. "Y... Yeah?" Ranma nervously replied. "I... I love you." She gave him a smile that lit up the room, her eyes filled with the tears of joy, of happiness that knew no bounds. "I... I love you too, Cologne." No further words were necessary as they embraced one another for a kiss... the first of many to come and a future yet unwritten between them, yet a glorious one to be sure. Akane snuck a glance at the newly wed couple as she returned her attention to her own husband-to-be. "I shall forever cherish our love...." she finished with tears in her eyes. "By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife." Akane giggled with surprise as her new husband suddenly leapt onto her and rubbed his head against her breasts. "Oh Akane! You've made an old man so happy!" Happosai bawled as he blew his nose into the pair of panties he had just stolen from her. Akane smiled and pulled his head from her chest long enough to give the lecher a sweet kiss on the lips.... As the entire room broke into applause, Mousse glanced at the empty bottle of love potion in his hand and then quickly tucked it back into his robes. There were some things that weren't meant to be explained.... THE END....? C&C is welcome. ;) (megane67@home.com) You can find my other works at: 'A MSTing for All Seasons' http://www.nabiki.com/mst