Enemy Mine

Starter A/N: Hey everyone, this is Alisi Thorndyke here with another Meet The Robinsons fic for you all to, hopefully, enjoy. This idea came to me while I sitting in my morning class bored out of my mind. I tell ya, when you go to college, they will find anything for you to take. Anyway, I do apologize now if this story isn't what you folks are use to. It is an original of mine after all. Oh and thanks to SecretWindow1 for letting me use her OC Megan. Thanks.

Well if nothing else, on with the story.

Disclaimer: I don't own Meet The Robinsons, Walt Disney does, but I am the proud owner of the DVD and the character Raymond.

Summary: Tired of being in second place next Cornelius Robinson, rival Raymond Antoine plans to take his spot at number one, even if it means getting rid of the scientist for good. Just how far will he go to take the spotlight from Cornelius and take his place at number one? And how does Franny get mixed up this in this battle?

Epilogue

The year 2037, the utopia of the future designed and created by the world renowned scientist and inventor, Cornelius Robinson. From the Insta-buildings, to his time machines, Cornelius Robinson created the future of 2037 as we all see it, but his hands weren't alone in shaping the utopia in which he and his family lives. Another scientist and inventor by the name of Raymond Antoine also had a hand in shaping the future.

Dating back to the Roosevelt Walker Academy of Information Technology in the year 2021, Raymond and Cornelius were classmates and both majored in Science and Engineering, but focused mainly on Inventing.

Throughout the years at the academy, Cornelius got straight A's in every subject he signed up for while Raymond got all B's with a few spots of C's here and there. With Cornelius's GPA remaining at a 4.0 throughout his years at the academy, he often got recognition from the academy staff, students and famous scientists of that time. With Raymond's average, he, too, got recognition, but not quite as much as Cornelius.

By the time the two were seniors, Cornelius received an honorary award, awarding him for receiving an A+ in advanced Physics and Technology, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. By now, Raymond was starting to feel like he was living in Cornelius's shadow.

This was starting to get to him.

When graduation rolled around, Cornelius graduated number one of his class while Raymond graduated in second. Already feeling like he was living in Cornelius's shadow, graduating at number two didn't help matters any.

Soon after graduation, Cornelius and Raymond went their separate ways. Raymond got a job with an inventing company by the name of Industrial Inventions while Cornelius constructed his company, Robinson Industries. Since the construction of Robinson Industries, Industrial Inventions has been in a bitter competition with the company.

With the two companies in competition, Robinson Industries went to number one as the top invention company because of the company's constant success rate and constant gaining of affiliations. With Robinson Industry's constant growing success, Industrial Inventions found their company's success rate falling rapidly as well as their affiliations dropping out and moving their business to Robinson Industries. This put a fire under the entire staff, but if it was anyone who this bothered more then ever, it was Raymond. Industrial Industries had to resort to Bankruptcy in order to save the company from closing while Robinson Industries remained a constant success.

To the present day of 2037, Robinson Industries is still a huge success while Industrial Inventions is still playing catch up financially and business wise.

Having worked for Industrial Inventions for years, being there when the company's success rate began falling rapidly which nearly lead to the company's closing, Raymond was a witness to Robinson Industries continuously rising success and have convinced himself that Cornelius used unfair techniques that has lead to his success to this very day. Why else would he be a constant success for a number of years?

Having convinced himself of that, Raymond was determined from that point on, to prove that Cornelius Robinson used unfair techniques to get ahead and once he proves that, he will take Cornelius's place at the top, but before he can assume the number one spot, he first has to do one thing, knock off the competition anyway he possibly can. Even if it means using a few undermining techniques of his own. Having lived in Cornelius's shadow since the academy, Raymond is determined to change that, by all means possible.

Present Day 2037

In the present day of 2037, it is a warm Saturday morning in the month of august. The sky is a crystal clear blue with not a cloud in sight. In the city, most are rising to a new day, but for some, they are still sound asleep, having decided to wake at a later time. At the Robinson household, that would be the story. Most of the family are still asleep, while only a select few are awake and in that selection is Cornelius Robinson.

"I can't wait to tell Franny the good news and Carl, the breakfast-in-bed idea is a great touch." Cornelius says with excitement as he and Carl continues making their way to the master bedroom.

"Thank you sir." Carl replies.

Now reaching the bedroom, Cornelius slowly opens the door and looks in, seeing that Franny is still asleep. Quietly entering the room, Cornelius tip-toes to his side of the bed and takes a seat, making sure not to wake his sleeping wife.

"Honey wake up, I have a surprise for you." Cornelius speaks softly as he begins to lightly shake Franny.

Franny doesn't budge.

Not getting a response, Cornelius tries again.

"Honey, I have a huge surprise for you." Cornelius whispers as he begins shaking his wife again. "Wake up."

Franny doesn't wake up, but instead turns over. Not getting a response this time, Cornelius begins thinking of a way to wake Franny. Getting an idea, Cornelius places his face in his hands and pretends to cry.

"Franny I'm sorry." Cornelius begins through his fake sobs. "I didn't mean to. Frankie just hopped in the way of my experiment. I'm afraid he'll never sing again."

Hearing that, Franny's eyes now fly open as she quickly sits up and turns to Cornelius.

"What happened to Frankie and please tell me that he will be ok." Franny panics. "He's my lead singer! None of the other frogs can sing like he can!"

Cornelius drops his act and turns to Franny with a smile.

"Franny, Frankie is fine." Cornelius replies. "I only said that so I could wake you."

"Cornelius, don't you ever scare me like that again!" Franny says, irritation raging in her voice. "If you wanted to wake me, you could have just shaken me."

"I did, but you didn't move either time." Cornelius defends. "Gaston was right, you do sleep like the dead."

Franny narrows her eyes at Cornelius.

"Um, anyway, Franny, I have a huge surprise for you dear." Cornelius quickly speaks up. "But before I tell you, I want you to have breakfast first."

Carl now places the breakfast tray in front of Franny. Seeing the finely prepared meal before her, Franny's irritation quickly turns happiness.

"Oh Cornelius honey, thank you for the breakfast in bed." Franny speaks with happiness. "You even shaped my pancakes into music notes."

"Enjoy Mrs. Robinson." Carl says as he turns and leaves the room.

"So what is it that you wanted to tell me?" Franny questions as she begins eating.

"Well, do you know how I've been spending a lot of time at the office?" Cornelius asks.

Franny nods in agreement.

"Well, all that has changed." Cornelius continues. "I'm all caught up with my work and will spending more time at home."

"Cornelius honey that is great." Franny squeals with happiness. "I'm so glad to hear it."

"Me too." Cornelius replies as he takes Franny's left hand. "I miss spending time with you, the family and Wilbur. I am very glad I'll be around more for Wilbur. I know how much of a handful he can be."

"Yes he is." Franny agrees as she continues eating.

"Well, you're going to have a full time husband again, the family will see more of me, and Wilbur will have a full time father again starting today." Cornelius proclaims. "I love you."

Leaning over, Cornelius plants a kiss on his wife's cheek. (Blah, Parents!)

Wilbur's Room

Wilbur is awake and is getting himself ready for the day.

"Wilbur, are you sure that asking your dad for money is a good idea?" Carl questions as Wilbur continues fixing his hair. "He just gave you a new credit card earlier this month."

"Carl, you silly, silly robot." Wilbur replies as he now turns to Carl. "Of course it's a good idea. Megan wants to go out tonight and how can I pay for my lady without money?"

"What happened to your credit card?" Carl questions once more.

"I needed a new Charge Ball projection screen." Wilbur answers.

"Instead of buying that, you could have used that money to take Megan out." Carl states.

"Carl, I have this whole situation under control." Wilbur reassures the robot. "Trust me. By the way, would you know if mom and dad are awake yet?"

"Yes, but—" Carl begins, but is cut off by Wilbur.

"That's all I need to know." Wilbur speaks up. "Now excuse me while I go reserve my plans for tonight." (He is so cute!)

Taking one last look at himself, Wilbur now leaves the room with Carl in tow.

Cornelius and Franny

Franny has finished her Breakfast and she and Cornelius are continuing to discuss what will happen now that he will be home more.

"Now that you'll be around more, there are a lot of things we need to catch up on." Franny says.

"You just read my mind." Cornelius says as he kisses the back of Franny's left hand.

"So you agree to go to the jazz festival that we've put off for months because of the demands of the company, attend the Robotics convention I planned to take you to on your birthday six months ago, and help me pick out the new designs for the kitchen's remodeling?" Franny inquires.

"Um, sure, I guess so." Cornelius stammers, unsure of how to answer.

"So which do you want to do first?" Franny questions.

Just as Cornelius is about to provide an answer, there is a knock at the door.

"What is it Wilbur?" Cornelius calls out, already knowing who is on the other side of the door.

The door opens with Wilbur stepping inside.

"How did you know it was me?" Wilbur asks in surprise.

"You've done this every morning for the last three years." Cornelius answers. "Now, what can I help you with Wil?"

"I'm so glad you asked." Wilbur begins as he approaches his dad. "I'm in a bit of a jam. Megan wants to go out on tonight, but I'm out of money. So do you think I could get a loan until my next allowance?"

"What happened to your credit card?" Cornelius asks.

"Maxed out." Wilbur simply answers.

"MAXED OUT! Cornelius practically shouts. "How could you spend 2,000 dollars so quickly?"

"I needed a new Charge Ball Projection screen." Wilbur replies. "My other one was busted."

"I had to ask." Cornelius sighs.

"Honey, go on ahead and give him some money." Franny intervenes. "That way when Wilbur is on his date tonight, there is something that I have planned for us to do and it's none of the things I mentioned earlier."

Franny gives him a wink.

Quickly reaching in his lab coat's right pocket and pulling out his wallet, Cornelius opens it and pulls out a handful of money, now handing it to Wilbur.

"You and Megan have a nice time tonight." Cornelius says with a smile. "Be sure to have her home by next Tuesday."

"Thanks dad for the money and mom for the encouragement." Wilbur says. "Later."

Wilbur places the money in his pocket as he now leaves the room.

"So what exactly do you have planned for us tonight?" Cornelius questions in a sly tone.

"You'll see, but for now, you're going to help me pick out the new designs for the kitchen." Franny answers as she kisses Cornelius on the nose.

Pulling the covers back, Franny now climbs out of bed.

"There's always a catch." Cornelius says in defeat.

Business District of the City

On the other side of town, in the business district of the city, sits the rival company of Robinson Industries, Industrial Inventions. Since the arrival of Robinson Industries, the companies have been in bitter competition with nothing changing over the years.

On the fifth floor of the company, on the executive floor, sits the loyal employee, Raymond Antoine. Despite his company's rivalry with Robinson Industries, Raymond has a personal rivalry with Cornelius, dating back to their days at the Academy.

Sitting at his desk in his spacious office, Raymond now swivels his chair to the picture window behind him and stands. Looking out the window, Raymond's eyes begin scanning the scenery in front of him as they now land on the big 'R' of Robinson Industries. Narrowing his eyes, Raymond releases a fierce growl.

"You've done well for yourself Robinson, but I'm afraid your time is up." Raymond speaks with venom dripping in his voice. "It won't be long before I bring you down. You took a great deal from me over the years and now I'm going to see to it that you loose everything by my hands."

An evil smile now crosses the man's face as his wheels of thought now begins to spin.

A/N: Ok first chapter to a new story. What do you think so far? I hope you liked it. Once again, I do apologize if this story isn't of the norm for you all. It's an original after all. Please no flames, but constructive criticism is appreciated. Now I said constructive, not destructive. I know the difference. If anything is confusing to you, please let me know and I'll modify it for you. Chapter 2 will be out when I get another free moment. If nothing else, please review.

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