Love Hina Fan Fiction / Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction ❯ RunKei, Songs of lament from the heart ❯ Enter the supporting players ( Chapter 2 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
Xander Blaze presents
RunKei- songs of lament
A Ranma 1/2 Love Hina crossover


Disclaimer

I do not know Ranma 1/2 nor do I own Love Hina,
Any likenesses used is solely used for fanfic entertainment
That is all

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Chapter 2
Enter the performers

* Wow. The Bar is packed to the gills with people tonight,* thinks Hikari, one of the waitresses at Utako's. She looks around and thinks how all these people are ready to participate in its weekly karaoke night. Some are there to sing their brains out, while most are there to see if a rumor is true, about two guys who show up every week and are phenomenal at singing. If you ask the regulars, they are two regular Joes. But to all the fans out there, they are like rock stars. In one hour the karaoke night starts, everyone is signing up with their songs and getting ready to jam. Hikari is happy about the tips but hates it when it gets this crowded. It means that there are more girls here to see her two favorite customers Ranma and Keitaro, the infamous RunKei duo. *I remember when no one would come to this bar and when Run Kei would sing, I would be the only girl watching* she thinks with a sad look on her face *Keitaro was always so sad but now every time he is here, he smiles a lot. Same goes for Ranma but tonight Ranma looks sad. Maybe I should cheer him up* she giggles as the many ways she could cheer up the hunky guy at booth 12. *oh well, back to work I guess*, she puts her game face on and walks over to a busy table, "hi would you like anything else today. . ." Meanwhile back at booth 12

Ranma hesitated in telling what he saw that night at the Tendo dojo. It was a fresh wound that burned deep in his heart. Part of him wanted to crawl into a whole and cry. But men do not cry, at least that was ingrained into him. With a heavy heart he sips his beer and starts again, "Ok Kei, Remember last Friday’s mid flight meeting?"

Keitaro thinks for a moment and remembers.”Oh yeah, that was when Naru hit me for not turning off the water in the kitchen. . ."

"Yeah, and Akane hit me for being a pervert for changing the channel on her, well anyway I got home later than usual, usually the light is on for me but that night all the lights were off. I guess Everyone at home thought I got knocked to Tombiki again"

Keitaro listens intently however he displays the dreaded foot in mouth technique (thought to have been mastered by only the Saotome clan) by replying "Speaking on Tombiki, haven't seen Ataru in the air lately, think he stopped being a perv and. . ." Seeing his best friend give him a ' do you want to hear this story or not look’, Kei shut up and motioned for his buddy to continue.

"Are you done? Ok, well as I was saying all the lights were off so I figured I would just sorta sneak into the house and not wake anybody up. So I get inside and start tip toeing to my room, when I hear a muffled moan from. . ." As he is saying this, Ranma looks pained, like it hurts for him to continue. Keitaro notices that as Ranma is telling this story, Ranma’s aura is becoming visible, with a sickly green glow to it. Knowing green means Ranma is depressed, he tries to figure a way to make Ranma Feel better. Meanwhile Ranma, swallows some more alcohol, closes his eyes and slowly goes on. "I hear a moan comin from HER room. Thinkin she was having a nightmare or something I decide to go and check up on her, but as I near the door, I hear grunting also coming from the room...
I... I get to her door and... And open it a crack and I see. . ." Tears are flowing down his face as he is saying this.

Keitaro looks at his friend and in a soothing voice consoles him "You don't have to say any more man. I got it. So does she know you saw?" Ranma merely shakes his head no while staring at his beer. Keitaro thinks for a minute and decides to respond. “Well fuck it, she gave up the best guy I know so in the end it’s her loss. You got three other girls who want you and care about you. And if you want I can get a room for 'Ranko' at my inn so you don't have to worry bout seeing her ever again." Ranma starts to smile and starts to feel a tad bit better. Keitaro continues to console him “So just relax 'Run', and have fun tonight. This is our sanctuary from our problems. If fate didn't have us both end up in front of Utako's, than we would both be miserable, right?"

Ranma starts to smile again and replies, “I know you are right. Karaoke does make me feel better."

Keitaro bangs the table and smiles, replying "Ok, well vent it all out on the stage. And remember buddy, you were there for me when Naru left, and I’m going to be here for you." With a huge smile and tears on his face, Ranma looks ready to take on the world.

Unbeknown to the two singers, three groups are heading towards the Bar with the intent of having a good time. The first group heading from the west is only two blocks away.

"Come on Kitsune, you owe me for that tip on last Sunday’s race,” says the shorter one with brown hair.

Her companion with short ash brown hair and large boobs replies, "Alright Nabiki, I’ll put your pictures next to my column in the paper on Sunday"

This one is known as Mistune, 'Kitsune' Konno, drunk, umm I mean alcohol connoisseur and part time writer for the Tokyo Press. She has been handed the assignment of writing a piece on urban myths, Hearing about a mysterious singing group at a karaoke bar, she immediately decided on that one, with the conditions that the paper would pay for her drinks. . . If they only knew what they were getting into. Next to her is one Nabiki Tendo Blackmailer, small time pornographer, high school racketeer and amateur photographer.

"Are you sure these guys are real?" asks Nabiki to her boss.

"Yeah. Yeah they are real, this 'RunKei' guy or guys is suppose to be awesome and plus free drinks for me. This will be a fun night right" replies Kitsune, with a wide grin on her face.

Shaking her head in anguish, Nabiki instantly regrets letting her sister's fiancé getting her this got her a job as a photographer. She enjoys what she does but still, he boss is a drunk who prefers to drink then do the job. She smirks as she thinks about her sister's fiancé. *I wish I could take more Pictures of Ranma-Kun though. With his big strong muscles and . . . oh shit better tone down that line of thought or else I’ll get hit for being interested in the dumb lug*. IF she only knew that dumb lug was the person they were searching for. . .

Two miles away in the other direction, a group of four on a double date are being driven to Utako's., intending on having a good time.

"I heard great things about this bar, Take-Chan” says one Akane Tendo to her lover. Akane Tendo, wanna be martial artist, considered one of the world's worst cooks and a lying cheating fiancé to Ranma Saotome. Her lover looks in her direction and squeezes her hand.

"Verily, the great Takewate Kuno has heard much of this establishment. For its fame is almost as famous as the Blue Thunder (insert typical flash of blue lightning) of Furinkan High." Akane looks at him like he is crazy and ponders for a moment *Why do I want to be with this guy* She fakes a smile and nods her head. Kuno completely oblivious to the stage smile Looks at her and comments

"Oh beautacious Akane, are you sure you are alright with my Cousin Godai Keitaro and his maiden Naru-san in joining us on our outing?"

Akane smiles and replies "Yeah Take-Chan, it’s alright. Plus I and Naru are having a great time talking." Akane turns to Naru and they begin talking about pros and cons of using a mallet to bash perverts over using fists to bash them.

Finally at the same time, a young woman wearing a sweater jacket and a beanie covering all her hair enters the bar looking left and right *Looks like the place is packed tonight. Good thing Great Grandma lets me off on Thursdays so I can see Airen sing. I hope Airen no notice me, he sings so beautifully when he thinks we are not here* this young woman incognito is Xian Pu of the Chinese amazons and fiancé of one Ranma Saotome. She discovered his musical endeavors no more then six months ago, after spending one day following her Airen, she watched him enter this bar in another prefecture. Upon entering she saw her Airen singing a song so beautifully that she did not want to interrupt. After debating for a bit she comes to the conclusion that this place is his sanctuary from the madness of the 'Fiancé Was' so as oppose to openly revealing herself, she decided to come to the bar covertly and merely watch her Airen sing. By wearing completely different clothing and wearing a hat that covers her hair, Ranma is none the wiser of his faithful fan and beautiful fiancé watching him perform. Sitting at her usual seat at the bar, the regulars greet her with open arms,

"hey miss china, how are ya?”
She smiles and replies "Miss china is fine thank you, Miss china think RunKei going to be too good today.” She looks around and smiles at the bartender "Nihao Nocturne-san, one cola for me”.

"No Problem Miss China, here ya go" thanks nocturne to this pseudo regular. He notices how she always seems to stare at Ranma with longing. Deciding on meddling a bit, Nocturne leans in and whispers to her

“Miss China, why not sing to him tonight."

Xian looks at her feet and replies

"Ayiah, too embarrassing for Miss China to sing to him. Will simply watch for now."

With one group going to investigate, one person there to cheer them on and another group with the intent on having fun. None are ready for the fireworks that are about to happen

To be continued.





To be continued

Author’s note: I have gotten the kindling for the fire, I got the match and now I am dowsing it in gasoline. Anyone see how big this fire is gonna get?
Please comment and tell me what you think I would appreciate it. I think this story has potential but any help at all. Should I have shampoo reveal her identity or should Ranma never know it is her?