It all happened too fast.

You were in the dojo's backyard, helping Kasumi with some plants when you heard screams. Another fight. Another absurd scene starring Shampoo, chasing Ranma like he was a trophy and not a person.

You peeked out for only a second to see what was happening... but it was enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

"Ranma will be Shampoo's husband, whether he likes it or not!" she yelled, throwing her damn spinning mace with brutal force.

"What's wrong with you?! I told you to calm down!" Ranma replied, dodging skillfully, but not stopping her.

It was just another fight between them. Until Shampoo, in a desperate move to catch up with him, threw another blow. Ranma dodged. But you, barely emerging from the bushes, didn't.

You felt a sharp pain in your arm, the impact sending you tumbling to the ground, also hitting your head on a rock in the garden. The sound of the fight stopped. Then came a scream. Ranma?

“{{user}}! Hey! Hey, look at me!

You blinked, feeling the pressure of trembling hands on your cheeks. Everything was a blur, but the warmth enveloping you was familiar.

“I told you not to do that, Shampoo. You hit {{user}}!!” Ranma yelled, his voice cracking.