I'm impressed... it is not often that I read something in which I 
can truly say I hurt for a character.  Any flaws I found (not many) have 
already been pointed out (mostly grammatical), but there was one point 
which deserves further consideration.
      As it has already been said, it is not likely that Ranma, even in 
girl-form (though he IS considerably weaker in that form) could be 
physically defeated by ordinary thugs except under extreme 
circumstances.  Note that I didn't say it's impossible... strange things 
happen for which there is little explanation... but it is not likely.  It 
would add to the story a good deal if a reason for his defeat were more 
clear.
      Otherwise, an excellent piece of work, covering a very difficult 
subject.  A question, and a possible answer: Why does Akane suddenly 
discover a ki-power?  The only possible reason I can see is that her 
concern for Ranma and her desire to protect her has brought about a new 
level of resolution in her... perhaps it can be attributed to the sheer 
force of will which she is exerting to keep things under some level of 
control?  If this is, or is not, the case, you might want to elaborate on 
it some more.
      I look forward to seeing more of the story.

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 "Chaos is a good thing."
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