I noticed it when we last met ..." Nabiki interrupted him. "I know," she said and walked closer to Kuno. "Kuno, I feel the same as you." They hugged him and they kissed.

Chapter 7 - No Words

"Nabiki." said Kuno excitedly. “I love you too!” She said. "I'm glad you finally told me. She continued. She kissed him again. He put his arms around her and held her so tight." Well! That was a very good idea."thought Ranma, who was sitting in a tree ten meters away and had watched everything. He watched the two of them walk away together. Slowly he crept after them. He noticed that they were going into Kuno's house. Ranma, curious as never before, climbed to the second floor. He tried to look into the room. As he leaned over to the window he was kicked in the face, lost his footing and fell down to the floor. "Ranma. We knew you would show up here. "Kuno called down to the slightly battered Ranma. He closed the window and drew the curtains. Slowly he walked back to Nabiki. He took her in his arms and kissed her gently. They kissed and walked over to the bed and let themselves." finally fall on it. Kuno stroked her hair and back. Nabiki hesitated. "I'm not forcing you, Nabiki. "Kuno said cautiously. Nabiki shook her head." No!It's nothing like that. I can't while Akane's still out there. What if something happened to her? "she said and went to the window. Kuno got up and stood next to her." Do you see him? "asked Kuno. Nabiki didn't know what he meant and looked at him questioningly." I mean Ranma. He's walking down the street over there. "he said. Now she knew what Kuno was getting at. She nodded and closed her eyes." As long as Ranma is looking for her, everything is fine. "said Nabiki and kissed Kuno gently on the lips." Thank you Kuno! "whispered Nabiki and dragged him onto the bed." What's that supposed to mean? "Kuno asked surprised. Nabiki knelt on the bed and kissed him." No more words. "she whispered. Then she undressed ...

Chapter 8 - A first lead

The next morning the sun was shining. "Ah. Did it really happen? I dreamed it, didn't I?Kuno ... you are not here. "Nabiki woke up and looked at the other side of the bed." So I was really dreaming. "she said when she realized that there was nobody next to her. But then she realized that she wasn't in her room. Suddenly the door opened." Good morning! "said Kuno and kissed her gently." How are you? "he asked. Nabiki smiled at him." I'm fine. Now that you are here "she said. In the meantime Ranma had already started looking for Akane again. Lost in thought he strolled up and down the streets. Suddenly Ryoga appeared. Ranma recognized him. His clothes were torn and he was out of breath." Where am I ... now again? "he called and sagged. Ranma came to his aid and sat him up. Ryoga recognized Ranma and tried to tell him something." Ranma ... I know now ... I know where Akane is."he said. Then he passed out a second time." Wake up Ryoga! "yelled Ranma, whereupon he winced." Hey! Where is she? Wake up! "he shouted further. Then he got a hit on the head." You don't have to yell at me like that. "said Ryoga. When he got up again he told Ranma his story:" I've been looking for you for two days. When I set off three days ago, I had the feeling that she was no longer in Japan. Let's say it was just a premonition. So I looked for the airport. "- Ranma interrupted him briefly -" It took you three days to find the airport? "asked Ranma mockingly. Ryoga hit the floor with his fist." Who do you take me for? It took me one day to the airport and two back! "he said. Ranma just looked at Ryoga in disbelief." You have ... "he wanted to start again when Ryoga suddenly got up."Do you want to know where Akane is now or annoy me about my poor sense of direction?" He asked. Ranma didn't say another word and Ryoga sat down again. "I found out that Akane flew to China five days ago. There is also a letter from her here. On the envelope was written in Akane's handwriting 'To Ranma from Akane´" Ranma grabbed the letter and read it through. "Dear Ranma! I'm sorry that I just ran away. But I just need time to clear my mind again. So much is on my mind at the moment. That's why I decided to fly to China. Please. Please." tell everyone I'm fine and don't have to worry about me! I'm going to visit the Jusenkyo springs. I've only been there once. Don't worry. Akane. "Ranma looked at Ryoga. "That means she really flew to China?"Ranma asked incredulously. Ryoga nodded." I watched the surveillance video. She looked sad. "he said. Ranma stood up." What are we waiting for? We have to follow her! Off to China! "Ryoga tapped him on the shoulder and cleared his throat." And how are you going to get to China? I don't think you have that much money. "said Ryoga. Ranma sank to her knees." You're right. That's a problem. "Then Ranma had an idea." I know someone who owes me a favor! Wait in the park back there! I'll be back in half an hour! "he called Ryoga back and disappeared. Ranma ran to Kuno's house and knocked." Hello Kuno! So ... how are you? "he asked." What do you want? "Kuno asked surprised about the visit. Ranma started to grin.

Chapter 9 - "Off to China!"

"What is it now? What do you want?" Kuno asked again."Oh Kuno, I just wanted to ask you for some money." Ranma answered. "Whaaas? Who do you think you are?" Exclaimed Kuno, horrified. "Please! I need the money for two plane tickets to China. Akane flew to China," explained Ranma. "What? Akane is in China? But what is she doing there?" He asked, stunned. He disappeared into the house and came back with the money. "Here. That should be enough," he said and gave Ranma. Ranma thanked him and said goodbye to him. "Ranma! I wish you the best of luck!" Kuno called after him. Ranma ran home and packed his things. He told the others where Akane was and then went on his way. On the way to the park he met Nabiki. "Hello Nabiki!" He greeted her. "Oh! Hello Ranma! Why are you in such a hurry?" Asked Nabiki. He took a deep breath. "I know where Akane is now.She is in China. I'm on my way to the park to pick up Ryoga. "he said." What? But what is Akane doing in China? "Asked Nabiki. Ranma shrugged her shoulders." I don't know ... But I'll find out! "He said and said goodbye to Nabiki. >>> Ranma, please bring her back safely ... <<< When Ranma arrived in the park (no trace of Ryoga, of course) he sat down on a bench. “Has he got lost again?” He asked himself. After two hours he heard a deep rattle behind him he turned around he saw Ryoga who was "covered" with branches and mud. ">>>> Röchl <<< ... don't ask ..." pleaded Ryoga. Together they made their way to the airport. >>> The flight 289 to China is now starting boarding. "We have to hurry!" Said Ranma. After a while they were finally on the plane. "Where should we start looking?" Asked Ryoga. "I don't know ..." answered Ranma.It started raining outside when the plane took off. Ranma looked out the window: "Akane, I'll find you!"

Chapter 10 - Return to the haunted springs

When she arrived in China, a surprise awaited her. They marched into the hall and asked about Akane. To their surprise, they received a letter. >>> Akane <<<< "This is Akane's handwriting collected by Ranma. He opened it and read aloud:

>>> To Ranma. <<<

I'm sorry I ran away It wasn't right and it wasn't necessary either. I traveled to China to clear my head again. And a little vacation is also good for me. Please tell the others that they don't have to suckle. And tell Ryoga that I'm not angry with him ... I know why he didn't say anything. PS: Ranma, I knew you were going to China to find me, so I'll save you time: I went to the haunted springs.Kind regards, Akane.

"So she is on her way to Jusenkyo ..." said Ranma. "But, that means we can lift our curse! Said Ryoga. They made their way into town to find accommodation." This is where we stay tonight. It's getting too dark to go on. "Said Ranma. The next morning they continued their way to the springs. After three days of walking they reached a small hill. On the hill they recognized a hut." Hey! We can spend the night here. Maybe Akane stopped by here, "said Ryoga. Ranma agreed with him. They went up the hill to the hut." Hmm. This hut has long been abandoned. No sign of Akane. But someone was here recently, "said Ranma." Let's rest a little, "Ryoga decided.

Chapter 11 - The End (1)

The next day it started raining again. Ranma and Ryoga decide to wait until the storm is over.But it rained and rained ... Ranma became impatient and wanted to march on. "But we won't get very far in this storm!" Ryoga protested. Ranma became even more restless. "Akane could be gone by now. We have to catch up with them and we won't be able to do that if we sit around here !!!" exclaimed Ranma. "So are you coming with me now or should I go alone !?" asked he. Ryoga stood up. "Of course I'll go with you." he said and they both set off again. The storm got worse and worse. Soon they could no longer see anything. "We should be there soon! According to this map, the sources are behind this hill!" Ranma called down to P-chan. With difficulty they continued on their way. When they reached the last hill they heard a scream from the forest from which they just came. "Akane !?" exclaimed Ranma. He ran into the forest, followed closely by P-chan. The storm became even more severe. Suddenly Ranma saw someone lying on the floor."AKANE!" he called when he saw her on the ground. "She's passed out!" he called and took her in his arms. When he picked it up he saw that the meadow was full of blood. Startled, he backed away. He carefully felt Akane's back and discovered a large wound. "Oh no! Akane! Please don't!" he screamed. P-chan had seen the blood too and began to squeak excitedly. "No, no! Akane!" Ranma continued to shout. He took her even tighter and ran with her out of the forest onto the hill. There he carefully placed it on a larger stone. In the meantime the storm had subsided again. With