Sonic

*Anyways, back with the two 'love birds'...*

Ranma and Akane searched the town, but did not find the controlling force of the barrier. Disappointed, they began to resume their search for the discs. The two went to the school, but since it was still frozen, they were not able to get in, so they decided to catch up with the others, and see if they found anything.

They found the others walking around town and so joined up with them. Just as Akane got near enough to notice the cat, she screamed and jumped on Ranma, who caught her. Ranma a bit confused, but blushing beet red asked, "What are you doing Akane?" Akane was chattering her teeth at the sight at the cat, "It...It...It's a cat!" she cried sheltering her head on Ranma. Ranma looked and saw the cat, but didn't go nuts. Joe eyed the two, "Odd, isn't Ranma supposed to be afraid of cats?" he thought. Emeral signaled Joe, "It's MM", she said. Joe nodded, then picked up the cat and stood behind Emeral, to shield the cat from Akane's sight. Akane calmed down, then looked where she was. Finding Ranma holding her, she quickly punched him in the face, which in turn caused Ranma to let go of her, and she fell on the ground. "What's wrong with those two?" asked Tommy to Joe. Joe sorta freaked about answering that question, then answered, "They just are shy to show their affections for each other in public," he said. Tommy seemed satisfied with the answer, which made Joe relieved.

"So, any luck you two?" asked Emeral as Akane got back on her feet. "No, we didn't find any," she said. "It's almost 3. We should continue for a few more hours before calling it a day," said Kalshion. As the group continued, Akane began to think of what just happened, "Why did I do that?" she asked herself. "I'm not the one with the fear of cats, so why did I panic at the sight of the cat?" she continued to think. Ranma was thinking in a similar thought, "I saw a cat, but I didn't panic, why is that?" he said to himself. He then smiled, "Could it be I'm finally over this stupid cat thing!" Happy with the thought he became a bit more cheerful, until he looked at Akane. "But, could it be my fear of cats has washed itself on Akane?" he thought.

As they passed an empty lot, the cat noticed something and darted off to the bushes, while Akane jumped on Ranma again. Katarina followed it, "What's wrong?" she called to it. The others just waited for a moment then heard Katarina, "Say, what is this box?" she called out. The group went over to her location, where Tommy picked up the box. "I say its a puzzle box," he said. Emeral looked at it and noticed the symbols on it, "I say there is a disc inside," she said out loud. Tommy looked at her, "You sure?" he asked. Emeral nodded, "That's the signature of a disc on the box," she said pointing to the intertwine MM on top of the box. Tommy handed the box to Emeral, "Good luck trying to open it," he said. Emeral nodded, "I can try to solve this while we continue looking," she said. Akane now calmed down looked at Ranma, then slammed her elbow into his head. "Let go of me you pervert!" she said.

"Say, there is another lot near our house," said Ranma, "Lets take a look over there." The group agreed and went over to the lot near the Tendo Dojo. Just as they got near it, the cat that was now in Katarina's arms went nuts. It jumped off and landed on Akane's head, which she began to run around in circles wailing her arms and screaming "GET IT OFF! GET IT OFF!". Ranma ran up trying to get the cat off, but tripped and fell on top Akane. The cat ran off and began to run in circles in the lot. "I say this is a sign," said Joe. Emeral nodded, as she continued to figure out the puzzle on the box they had. Katarina walked up to the cat, and was trying to calm it down when she notice it was circling a circular object in the ground. She came over to it and picked it up, finding it to be a disc.

As soon as she picked it up the ground began to shake, and a house suddenly barged out of the ground. It was a rather small house, probably big enough for 2 or 3 people. Tommy went over to the door, and found two keys. He also noticed a book that had a picture of 25 discs. "This is weird, I never seen houses rise from the ground," he said. Joe came up to the door, "Looks like this house is meant for Emeral and Me," he said. Akane, now back to her senses, (Considering she just punched Ranma again for being on top of her), looked at Joe, "Why do you need another house?" she asked. Emeral heard the question and quickly thought up a reason. "Our House we were previously living in got struck by lighting the other day," she said. Akane still a bit puzzled looked at the house.

"Akane! Ranma! Supper is ready," yelled a voice down the street. The group looked over to find Kasumi waving her hand. "I guess we'll call it a day then," said Kalshion. "I guess so," said Joe, "Shall we meet back here tomorrow say 8 o'clock?" Tommy nodded, "Sure, why not." The others agreed and began to set off home. However, just as Akane began to walk back home, she noticed something rubbing on her leg. She looked down to find that blasted cat again, purring. Akane's eyes became blood shocked and wide open. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH GET AWAY FROM ME!" she yelled running 50 meters into the Dojo, in 1 second flat. Emeral laughed, "I think that cat enjoys making Akane feel what Ranma has gone through," she said. Katarina blushed, "I guess so," she replied.

*That night...*

Emeral and Joe had gotten their clothes and things from Kalshion's father who was kind enough to deliver them. Emeral was sitting on her bed, fooling around with the puzzle. Joe leaned on the wall looking out the window, "I guess we should thank the old man again next time we see him," he said. Emeral nodded just as she finished the puzzle, making the box vanish and the disc in her hands. She smiled at Joe, "I guess that means we fully have 25 discs," she said. Joe smiled then proceeded out the door, "Good Night Emeral," he said. Emeral waved, "Good Night Joe," she said.