Disclaimer: Inuyasha and all of it's characters are property of the brilliant Takahashi-sama and I claim no ownership of them. Only the story belongs to me.

Title: On Strike Final Take

Author: Hairann

Theme: Sequel

Genre: Humor

Rating: M

Warnings: Not to be taken seriously, few swear words and multiple mentions of implied incest.

Word Count: 1708

AN: Since I have too many other stories to worry about I decided to go ahead and finish this one up quickly. So this last interview contains the remaining members of both casts. Enjoy.

"Welcome to 'Anime characters come to life'. I have recently been informed that my producers have decided to cancel this show and so this will be our last episode. As such, I have decided to go out with a bang and will have all the remaining characters in here tonight to talk. Starting with the gentlemen, please welcome Inuyasha, Miroku, and Shippo from Inuyasha and Mousse from Ranma 1/2!" the hostess called out as the guys began making their way across the stage.

"Now we were supposed to have Ryoga as well, but it would appear he has gotten himself lost. Please have a seat, gentlemen," she told them with a smile as she gestured to the seats nearby. "Now we don't have a lot of time since we have more guests then usual, but I will ask you each two questions. Starting with you Inuyasha, what is the reason you are on strike?"

"The short answer? I spend most of the time face down in the mud after being 'sat', I constantly go back and forth between wanting to be with Kikyou and wanting to be with Kagome. Even after I've chosen one, fan fics still have me either going back to the other or deciding I really wanted to be with the other one. I'm always treating Kagome like shit even though she's my best friend.

"I never seem to mature any or learn from my mistakes. And the biggest thing that bugs me is that everyone thinks that Sesshoumaru is Ranma's counterpart. Inuyasha, Inuyasha, Ranma, Ranma ½...Do you see a pattern here? I am the star of the show, not my brother," Inuyasha complained as he thrust his hands into his sleeves.

"Alright and who do you believe is your worst pairing?" the hostess inquired after thinking over his words for a moment.

"This is the one and only time you will hear me say this. I agree with Sesshoumaru. My worst pairing is being paired with my half-brother."

"Understandably so. On to you Miroku. Same questions," the hostess said as she turned her attention to her next guest.

"Well other than my character never seeming to change or grow, my biggest problem is that everyone exaggerates my pervertedness. Even after my wind tunnel is gone, I am still asking women to bare my children even though it is no longer needed and even still, after I am married to Sango, they still have me acting like a pervert to other woman.

"Worst pairing, I would have to say Kohaku. I do not suppose I have to explain the reasons behind that, do I?" Miroku questioned rhetorically as he turned from the hostess to glance at the audience.

"No I think we can understand your reasons. Shippo, over to you."

"My only concern really is my apparent 'Peter Pan' syndrome. Even in stories that take place years after the end of the series, I am still being carried around by Kagome on her shoulder. Now this doesn't always happen, I do age in some stories, but for the most part I do not.

"As far as worst pairing goes, have you ever searched to see whom I am paired with?" Shippo inquired of the hostess and once she shook her head no, he continued, "Don't. You will not like what you find. To give you a slight idea of what it's like, I have been paired with Sesshoumaru, Kikyou, Inuyasha and Kirara."

"Yikes," the hostess replied as she shivered in disgust. "Moving on to the last guest for the men, Mousse."

"I am an under appreciated character who only seems to be there for comic and Shampoo's stress relief. Worst pairing, which still gives me nightmares, is Cologne." Mousse told her before standing and walking back across the stage, apparently having no desire to wait to be dismissed. Shrugging, the others stood and began following after him.

"Well that was some interesting insight. Now for the ladies. Please welcome Sango and Kikyou from Inuyasha and Shampoo, Ukyo and Kodachi from Ranma ½!" the hostess called out as she gestured to the end of the stage where they were making their way over toward her. Waiting until they had taken the seats previously occupied by the guys, she continued, "As I explained with the guys, we do not have much time and must keep this short. I only have two questions, why you are going on strike and what do you think is your worst pairing? Sango you go first."

"Truthfully? I'm not really on strike. I'm only here for moral support for my friends. The worst pairing would also be the only thing I really have to complain about. I agree with Miroku, that being paired with Kohaku is the worst."

"Alright," the hostess began when Sango became silent, apparently finished. "And you Kikyou?"

"For one my ever so insulting nicknames which are used more times then my name itself. I am of course referring to clay pot, Kikyho and my least favorite Kinky Ho. Then there is the fact that everyone seems to forget everything I have been through and treat me like I am evil. I may be a lot of things, but evil is not one of them. Though speaking of evil, my worst pairing is with Naraku."

"Alright, moving right along to the Ranma cast. Shampoo why don't you go next."

"Shampoo never learn speak Japanese good," Shampoo began only to sneer off into the distance causing the writer to shiver in fear. Clearing her throat, she continued, "I never learn to speak proper Japanese and everyone treats me like I'm some airhead. Listen up people, purple is the not Anime version of a blonde!" Taking a deep breath, she calmed her nerves after her outburst.

"And though I do not wish to, I beat everyone on the worst pairing. I have been paired with my own great grandmother and no matter how bad Mousse's nightmares are they seem like fantasies compared to mine."

The hostess waited to make sure Shampoo wasn't going to start screeching again before turning to the next guest. "What about you Ukyo?"

"I'm not really on strike, sugar. I only came because Ran-chan asked me to. And I don't really have a worst pairing, but I am tired of everyone turning me into a lesbian to pair me with one of Ranma honey's other fiancés or his female form. I may dress like a guy, but that doesn't mean I am attracted to women."

"I can see how that would be a problem. Now for our last guest, Kodachi."

"I do not appreciate the little curs treating me like I am crazy. Always lumping me together with that insane boy I call Onii-san or my father. While I do not really have a worst pairing, if those vile peasants even think about pairing me with Takewaki, I shall be forced to poison said writer's food," Kodachi warned before she stood and made her way off of the stage.

"Alrighty then, that is is for 'Anime characters come to life'. I hope you all enjoyed today's show and remember the next time you are writing fan fiction, to keep these thoughts in mind. This is your hostess ... signing off for the last time. Good night all."

The hostess sat back in her seat with a sigh as she watched the night crew cleaning up the area the audience had been sitting in as well as the stage. She could see them taking down the set, but paid them little mind. This was the last time she would be sitting in this chair, behind this desk and wanted to enjoy it for as long as she could. But as she was relaxing, a movement on the stage caught her attention and she glanced over to find a rather confused Ryoga looking around.

"You're a bit late, the show ended over an hour ago," she told him, catching his attention. "I've got nothing better to do if you want to sit down and talk anyways," she continued after a moment, deciding to try and get one last interview in before they made her leave the set.

Shrugging, Ryoga made his way over to her and sat down in the last seat, just as a worker was about to take it away. "So tell me Ryoga, why have you decided to go on strike from fan fiction?"

"Strike? What strike?" Ryoga questioned as he tilted his head to the side and stared at her in confusion.

"The major cast from both Inuyasha and Ranma ½ have gone on strike because they do not like what fan fiction writers are doing to them in their stories. It's the whole reason for the interviews really. Isn't that the reason you are here today?" the hostess inquired confused.

"Is it? I was just looking for Nerima and ended up here," Ryoga explained with a shrug.

"Alrighty then. Well is there any reason you can think of that, had you known about the strike, you would have gone on it as well?"

"Well I don't like the fact that I spend all my time lost in fan fics and that no matter how strong I get, they always make Ranma stronger and I am never able to beat him."

"Alright, well the second question I asked everyone is who do they think they worst pairing was. What is yours?"

"That one's easy. Ranma. Male or female form doesn't matter, they both make me sick," Ryoga told her and before she could say anything in response, a loud crash came from behind her and she turned to find one of the workers had dropped a set light. Shaking her head at his clumsiness, she turned back only to find Ryoga had wondered away while her back was turned.

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