Thank you all for waiting and reading. Here's part two of my last chapter. I own nothing.
"One more thing!" Where in the last chapter did it say that 004 left the Disciplinary Squad behind when he went back to space? You know who you are, and you shouldn't jump to conclusions!
"One more thing!" I'm making a few small edits to this chapter that will make it more convenient for me to write a sequel for this story if I ever feel like it.
December 25th 1:00 p.m. - The Day After Sex With Miya
"Where's Santa?" Asked Kusano for the 25th time that day as she sat down to the table.
"I don't know." Replied Chiho. "He said that he'd get us all a special present, but none of the gifts said they were from him."
"Maybe he forgot." Suggested Shiina.
"Santa would never forget!" Exclaimed Musubi. "He must just be a little late, that's all!"
"I still can't believe that the real Santa would come here, or that he even exists." Doubted Seo, who'd come over with Hikari and Hibiki for Christmas, or so he said. In truth, it was just because he saw it as an excuse to mooch food off of them. Even though he still had over two-thirds of the money from his last job as a freelancer, and was more than happy to go back to work at M.B.I. now that Takami was in charge, he still liked to avoid spending money whenever possible.
"It really happened!" Insisted Matsu.
"I hear bells." Said Kazehana randomly.
"You might want to get that checked." Said Homura.
"Wait, I hear them too." Said Tsukiumi.
"It's coming from the backyard." Pointed out Akitsu.
"It must be Santa!" Exclaimed Musubi and Kusano as they rushed out to check.
"Hey! Wait a second you two!" Exclaimed Minato as he followed after them.
"Do they really think that Santa would fly into our backyard in the middle of Christmas day?" Questioned Yukari.
"He said that he'd bring us all a special gift today, and it wasn't here when we all woke up, so I don't see why he wouldn't." Pointed out Miya.
"I still don't think-" Yukari began before...
"IT'S SANTA!" Came three exclamations from the backyard.
"SERIOUSLY!" Exclaimed Yukari, as she and everyone else ran outside. When they got there, they were amazed at what they saw.
Eight reindeer pulling what looked like a cross between a red sleigh and a limo, making a vertical landing in the backyard.
"Ho Ho Ho! How has everyone been these past few weeks?" Asked Santa as he hopped out of his sleigh.
"SANTA!" Exclaimed Musubi, Kusano, Tsukiumi, Kazehana, Uzume, Chiho, and Shiina as they rushed over to give the big man a group hug.
"I don't believe it." Breathed Seo, Hikari, and Hibiki in unison.
"It's good to see you again Santa." Greeted Miya. "And who is that riding with you?" She asked, pointing out the woman getting of the sleigh.
The woman, though looking like she was in her golden years, still managed to retain an air of youthfulness about her, and she wore a red outfit similar to Santa's, though without a hat.
"Everyone, I'd like you to meet my wife, Claire." Said Santa.
"It's a pleasure to meet you all." Said Claire.
"You're Mrs. Clause!" Gasped Chiho.
"Yes I am," Confirmed Claire. "And my husband has told me all about what you've all been through. I can't imagine how hard you all must have had it. Especially you Miya. You have so much responsibility around your inn, and I can't imagine how I would feel if I ever lost my husband."
"It was rather difficult," Admitted Miya sadly. "Especially after Takehito passed. However, even though he's gone now, I've been able to move on."
"And we're all glad that you have." Came a voice from on top of Santa's sleigh.
"Ah, so you decided to come after all 004." Commented Santa when he heard him, not even having to see him to know who it was. Everyone looked up at the sleigh at this, and the sight that greeted them was not a pleasant one.
On top of the sleigh were three women and one man. Everyone easily recognized the three women as the Sekirei of the Disciplinary Squad immediately. Nobody but Musubi looked happy to see them. The man, however, was not what they expected. He wore a heavily padded green vest, black hakama (a type of Japanese pants), a white long coat that one would find the word 'Justice' emblazoned upon the back in kanji if you were to look, a long orange scarf, black boots, and a brown fedora. His hair was brown, curly, and worn in a long mullet, and he had a mustache, goatee combo. But his most striking feature, the one thing that really freaked people out, even more than the three women who were with him, was a scar that he had on his left cheek.
Or rather...
He had a scar...
Where his left cheek...
Used to be.
"Yo ho ho ho ho ho!" 004 threw back his head and laughed, a feat that was made gruesome by his half Glasgow Grin and the fact that he had opened his mouth as wide a possible. "How's everyone been?" Everyone was just shocked and appalled at the sight of his face. Kusano even cowered behind Minato. "Aw, come on now, you guys knew I was wearing a disguise when we last met." He said in an obviously fake offended tone. "Or did you all honestly think that I just so happened to look exactly like the real Natsuo?" No one was exactly sure how to respond to that, some decided to settle for getting into fighting stances. "Do you ladies really think that you should be fighting in your conditions?" He asked, raising some eyebrows.
"Conditions? What are you talking about?" Asked a confused Minato.
"I wouldn't mind knowing that either." Came a voice from behind them that Minato recognized instantly.
"Mom?" He asked as he turned around, and sure enough, there she was. "What are you doing here?"
"That nutcase up on the sleigh told me about how he ended the Sekirei Plan and got Minaka locked-up." She began. "Then he told me to come here at about 1:00 p.m., and I figured that I at least owe him that much for what he did for everyone."
"Yes, yes you do." Replied 004, prompting Takami to send a glare his way, but he paid it no mind.
"I think I can answer your questions." Came a voice from inside Santa's sleigh before someone stepped out of it, what they saw shocked everyone.
It was Minato!
Or not.
The man looked like Minato, but he was obviously a few years older and was sporting a goatee and suit.
"Man," The man said as he looked at Minato. "How many years has it been since I looked like that?" He asked.
"Wh-Who are you?" Minato asked the man.
"Isn't it obvious?" The man asked, only to receive a shake of the head in response. "I'm you." Everyone went wide-eyed at that.
"M-Me?" Stammered Minato, getting a nod in response. "B-But, how?"
"TIME TRAVEL!" Exclaimed 004 as he threw his hands in the air dramatically.
"WHAT?" Exclaimed almost everyone present.
"You-You mean that... that's Minato... from the future?" Asked Tsukiumi. She and everyone else were stunned. Minato's Sekirei, even Homura, had to admit that while their Minato was already pretty attractive, the future Minato was downright sexy. "When do we get married?" She exclaimed.
"What makes you so sure you're going to marry him?" Asked Haihane bluntly from atop the sleigh. "It's not like you can see the future."
"You don't know anything!" Exploded Tsukiumi. "What would you know about my relationship with Minato?"
"We know that he has seven other Sekirei to choose from." Said Benitsubasa in a mocking tone. "And most of them are better looking than you."
"Grrrrrr." Tsukiumi growled as she got really angry.
"Are you sure you want to do that?" Asked Karasuba tauntingly. "If you keep making faces like that it may freeze that way or cause premature wrinkles." Tsukiumi quickly panicked and checked her face for freezing or wrinkles.
"Papa! Can we come out now?" Came two voices from the sleigh.
"Sure, I've got everyone warmed-up!" Responded Future Minato.
"Eh?" Went Present Minato.
All of a sudden, two little girls came out of the sleigh. The first person to comment...
"Musubi and Tsukiumi shrunk!" Exclaimed a panicked Musubi.
And it looked like they did. One girl looked like a young Musubi, wearing a white one-piece dress. While the other looked like a young Tsukiumi, wearing a black one-piece dress.
"You idiot!" Tsukiumi shouted at Musubi. "We didn't shrink! Those are... Those are..." Her entire face was suddenly bright red.
"That's right." Said Future Minato. "The one in white is named Yume, and she's mine and Musubi's daughter. While the one in black is named Nami, and she's mine and Tsukiumi's daughter." He explained as his two daughters waved at everyone. Everyone went wide-eyed again.
"Mine... Yours... Mine... Yours." Tsukiumi squeezed out, completely red in the face. Before rushing at and grabbing Present Minato by the collar. "Mi-na-to." She growled, striking fear and more confusion into him. "Why do you have a child with not only me, but Musubi as well? Am I not enough?"
"Musubi and Minato-sama's child!" Exclaimed Musubi excitedly from behind Tsukiumi, shocking her into letting go of him.
"That's right." Came two more new voices as two new people came out of the sleigh, though everyone was a bit less shocked this time.
"Look Tsukiumi! It's us!" Exclaimed Musubi, and this time she was right. Standing in front of the sleigh were the future Musubi and Tsukiumi. Though Musubi had replaced her pink dress with a red hakama, and Tsukiumi had lengthened her skirt to her ankles.
"Mama, is that lady in the pink dress really you?" Yume asked as her mother picked her up. "Why did she say you two shrunk?"
"Yes it's me." Future Musubi said. "Everyone says Musubi's never been very smart."
"Mama, why are you so angry at papa?" Asked Nami as her mother knelt down to her eye-level. "I thought you liked all of us being a big family."
"I was a much different person back then." Replied Future Tsukiumi. "I didn't like the idea of sharing your father with so many other people." This really turned some heads.
"So many... other people?" Asked Takami fearfully, not certain that she wanted to know what she meant by that.
"I believe that's where we come in!" Came another voice from the sleigh, as another woman came out of the sleigh.
"It's me!" Cheered Kazehana.
And it was. The only difference between the two was that Future Kazehana had added pink stockings to her outfit and was carrying what looked like a younger version of herself in a pink sundress.
"I sure am." Replied Future Kazehana. "And this little bundle of joy is Sakura." She said as she squeezed Sakura tighter.
"Mama, you're squishing me." Giggled Sakura. "I don't mind though, since you and all the other mamas do it to papa all the time." She said as she squeezed her mother's chest.
"Awww! She really takes after her mommy." Present Kazehana gushed.
"And her father too, if you catch my drift." Said Future Kazehana playfully as she winked at Present Minato, causing his face to burn and making Present Tsukiumi chew him out again, while Present Kazehana just giggled at what her future self had started.
"I can't believe you would say something like that in front of children." Came a scolding voice from the sleigh, as a young boy in rectangular glasses, a black suit and tie, and an orange, sharp, angular, military-style haircut walked out, with Future Matsu trailing behind.
"I can't believe you're my son, Tanaka." Retorted Future Matsu. "You're such a prude." She mumbled.
Matsu had radically changed her wardrobe over the years. Where once was a constant nightgown, now there were business clothes. She had also merged her twin braids and stray hair into one large braid that looked remarkably like a hanging noose, as the lengths of hair use to make it started by wrapping around her neck and then forming the braid in the front down to her midriff.
"I have to be with a mother like you." Retorted Tanaka as he adjusted his glasses. "If I left you to your own devices I'd have at least one sibling for every nine months of my life thus far."
"What's wrong?" Exclaimed Present Matsu. "Where did Matsu-tan go wrong with raising her child?" She sobbed.
"I tried my best." Sobbed Future Matsu as she hugged her past self.
"Hardly," Intervened Tanaka. "You tried to introduce me to an adult world at a three years of age. I hardly call that 'trying your best'."
Just as both Matsus were about to respond to that...
"I'd like to have a word with you two." Said Miya dangerously as she grabbed the two of them from behind.
"Just so you know, you're forced to start dressing conservatively after this talk with Miya." Future Matsu squeaked to Present Matsu, who just whimpered in response.
"That was too funny!" Came two more voices from the sleigh, right before two boys jumped out.
One had messy silver hair and wore a red t-shirt with the kanji for 'fire' on it in blue. While the other had messy tan hair and wore a blue t-shirt with the kanji for 'ice' on it in red. They both wore baggy purple pants and they both had the same huge grin on their faces. If you didn't know better, you'd say they were twins, in a way, they were.
The one with 'fire' on his shirt ran up to Homura and excitedly said. "Hi mom! My name's Sakazuki!"
The one with 'ice' on his shirt ran up to Akitsu and excitedly said. "Hi mom! My name's Kuzan!"
They both just stared at the boys in shock.
"My son?" Gasped Homura and Akitsu in unison. "With Minato?" They asked Sakazuki and Kuzan, who both just nodded. Homura and Akitsu fell on their buts in shock, again in unison.
"Just like we remember it." Came yet another two voices (in perfect unison) from the sleigh as Future Homura and Future Akitsu stepped out.
They looked almost identical. They both wore black kimonos, each with a Sekirei crest on each of the sleeves, each side of the chest, and if you looked, you'd find one on their backs as well. Future Homura's crests were blue and she had a fiery red dragon pattern below the waist of her kimono, while Future Akitsu's crests were red and she had an icy blue dragon pattern below the waist of her kimono, and their dragons perfectly mirrored each other. In other words, they were both wearing Kurotomesode, the most formal type of kimono that can be worn by married women, which shows great devotion to one's husband. Their future wardrobe filled both Present Homura and Present Akitsu with shock (though for entirely different reasons). Both of them wore their hair in the exact same, waist-length hair style, and they both wore the same soft expressions on their faces. If you looked closely enough, you'd see that even their height and three sizes were exactly the same. If one didn't know any better, they might mistake them for twins.
Future Homura walked over to her past self in perfect unison with Future Akitsu, swaying their hips seductively all the way, perfectly mirroring each other. Present Homura was gaping like a fish at the sight before her. "You really get in touch with your feminine side over the years." She explained happily as she led her son off by her left hand.
Future Akitsu walked over to her past self in perfect unison with Future Homura, swaying their hips seductively all the way, perfectly mirroring each other. Present Akitsu was gaping like a fish at the sight before her. "You really become happier because of your family over the years." She explained happily as she led her son off by her right hand.
Takami couldn't take it anymore, and fainted from shock (and with a nosebleed for some reason I'd rather not pry into). Though no one took notice aside from; Santa, Claire, 004, Karasuba, Haihane, Benistubasa, and all the travelers from the future, as the brains of everyone else had all momentarily stopped.
"Is she okay?" Came a panicked voice from the sleigh as Future Kusano rushed out to check on Takami.
"Huh?" Startled Present Minato as Future Kusano's voice snapped him out of his stupor.
"Takami. Takami! Are you alright?" Future Kusano asked as she gently shook Takami.
Minato couldn't help noticing Future Kusano's appearance. She wore a blue sailor uniform that was opened down to her midriff, exposing as much of her skin as both Kazehanas did. Her hair was just as long as ever, not the least bit different in length from Present Kusano. Her body had developed very well over the years, with a figure that could easily compare to his other Sekirei. And in her hands... In her hands?
"Wahhh!" Came a tiny cry from Future Kusano's arms.
"Oh-no!" Said Future Kusano worriedly. "I've gone and woken Aki." She started rocking something in her arms. Present Kusano snapped out of her trance and rushed over.
"Is that...?" Present Kusano asked her future self hopefully, who suddenly took notice of her presence.
"Oh, yes." Future Kusano replied. "Would you like to see her? Maybe you can get her to calm down." She held out the little bundle in her arms, revealing a baby that looked just like a tiny Kusano. "Her name is Aki. She's just a year old. Minato was so happy when she was born." Both Kusanos looked very happy, Aki was calming down in the presence of her two mothers, and Minato was having a mini freak out about the idea of having Kusano, who was so much younger than himself, eventually mothering one of his children.
"Come on! Hurry up! Almost everyone else is already outside!" Came an excited voice from the sleigh.
"I'm coming Takehito, you know I can't move too fast like this." Came Future Miya's voice.
"Takehito!" Gasped Present Miya as two people came out of the sleigh. The first one was a purple haired boy in a white kimono and purple hakama. The second was Future Miya, who was being led by the boy's hand. She was moving a little slow because...
"I don't believe it." Present Miya said breathlessly.
There was only one difference between Future Miya and Present Miya.
Future Miya was noticeably pregnant.
"Good afternoon." Future Miya said to her past self. "I assume that you already know who I am, so let me introduce you to my, I mean, our son, Takehito." She said as she gestured for Takehito to introduce himself.
"Good afternoon, mother." Takehito said as he gave he a polite bow. "My name is Takehito. I'm eight years old. My likes are my family and cooking. I have no dislikes aside from my grandfather, based on what you and father have told me of him. My mother is currently seven months along with my little sister. Thank you for having me, in more ways than one." He introduced himself politely, though joked at the end.
At first, Present Miya was stunned, but tears quickly started to well up in her eyes. "My boy." She cried out softly as she swiftly crouched down to hug Takehito, who was shocked at his mother's behavior. Present Minato, noticing this, quickly rushed over.
"Miya." He said as he lightly touched Present Miya's shoulder, causing her to startle and look and him.
"Minato." She breathed, before quickly catching him off guard by wrapping him in a hug. "Thank you Minato. Thank you so much." She cried into his shoulder. Minato, not sure what to do, just returned the hug, hoping it was the right thing to do.
"Wait a second!" Exclaimed Present Tsukiumi as she pointed at 004 in rage, snapping everyone out of their stupors, and drawing all attention to her. "All these kids! All these future versions of ourselves! What's going on here with all of them? Why does it seem like Minato is the father of all of them? Minato is my legal husband!" She tripped when she suddenly heard crying.
"Now look at what you did!" Scolded Future Kusano as she cradled her daughter. "You frightened Aki! There, there. It's okay." She reassured her daughter.
"But I... I." Said Present Tsukiumi, trying to find words again, and failing miserably. When all of a sudden her future self walk up to her and firmly grasped her by the shoulders.
"Look," Future Tsukiumi began sternly. "I've lived this before, so I know you're more than a little bitter about sharing Minato with seven other women, but you eventually come to love it just as much as everyone else does." She noticed her past self looked mortified at the idea of being okay with sharing Minato. "Besides, there's not much you can do anyway. Aside from Kusano, every one of you is already pregnant." She realized her blunder too late, and quickly covered her mouth, obviously getting the same idea that, many years ago from her perspective, Minato had when his first six Sekirei had been place in his room by 004.
"What. Did. You. Say?" Seethed Takami (who had just woken up) furiously.
"Yo ho ho ho ho ho!" Laughed 004. "Looks like Tsukiumi said something she shouldn't have! I though you said that you've lived this before? Oh well, you all would've found out soon enough anyway, I suppose. The whole 'you being pregnant' thing was the condition you're all in that I mentioned earlier."
"They're... all..." Minato started before Yukari tackled him to the ground and shook him furiously.
"Pervert! Pervert! Idiot brother! What the hell is wrong with-!" Yukari ranted before...
"You hardly have room to talk, you know." Came a new voice from the sleigh.
"What was-!" Yukari began angrily before she stopped in shock.
It was Future Yukari.
"I said that you hardly have room to talk." Said Future Yukari. "After that drunken roll in the hay with Shiina a few weeks back, you're in the same boat as they are."
Future Yukari had only grown a few cm taller over the years. She had let her hair grow out and styled it just like Miya's. She was also wearing a tan maternity dress, for obvious reasons.
Present Yukari just stared at her future self for a few seconds before she squeaked. "I'm pregnant." Weather she was referring to her present self, her future self, or both, no one was sure.
"Yeah, sorry about that." Came a sheepish voice from behind Yukari as Future Shiina came out from behind her.
He, like most other Sekirei, hadn't changed his outfit much over the years, though he had added a brown fedora to his wardrobe. However, in contract to the fact that his clothes looked the same, he obviously had to get bigger clothes over the years. Because he now stood at a staggering height of 200cm! How he'd managed to hide behind Future Yukari was beyond anyone present. Holding onto his hand was a boy with spiky gray hair, a black t-shirt and hakama, and a scowl on his face. Present Yukari just pointed and stared, mouth agape.
"Kazehana spiked our drinks with alcohol that night, so it's really no one's fault except her's." Future Shiina explained.
"Um," Began Present Shiina nervously. "Is that really? I mean... Is she really? I mean... You're really tall." He was having a hard time finding what to say.
"Did I really used to be this easily flustered?" Future Shiina asked himself. "Well, since everyone else seems to be introducing their kids, I'd like to introduce you to our son Ichigo." He said as he brought the gray-haired child forward.
"Ichigo!" Exclaimed Present Kazehana. "You two named your son Ichigo! That's too funny!" She bent over laughing.
"Shut up!" Exclaimed Ichigo. "My parents wanted a girl, okay! At least Ichigo can also be read as guardian!"
"The brat really doesn't like it when people bring up his name." Guess what? Another new voice from the sleigh! As if we didn't have enough of that already. This time it was a boy with scraggly tan hair who looked a bit younger than the other children. He had on long, baggy, tan pants with lots of pockets, a black vest over a white t-shirt, and a black tricorne hat, all of which looked somewhat worn-out.
"Newgate, don't tease your older brother." Scolded Future Mutsu as he came out of the sleigh. The only thing he'd changed over the years was that he wore a white undershirt under his coat now. Present Yukari and Present Mutsu stared in shock when they heard what he said. Unsurprisingly, Present Yukari was the first to speak.
"What kind of name is Newgate?" She scoffed.
"You got a problem with the name you gave me old lady?" Asked Newgate teasingly.
"Hey! Don't call me old! I'm only 18!"
"He was born while we were vacationing in the Caribbeans." Future Mutsu explained. "It seemed like a good name at the time." Present Mutsu walked over to his future self.
"What happened?" He asked, calmly but sternly. Future Mutsu sighed at this.
"Yukari is a really amazing woman once you get to know her." Was his response. Present Mutsu seemed to accept it as he just nodded and walked off.
"Wait a second!" Exclaimed Takami. "Could we please get back to the p-p-p-pregnant thing already?"
"She's right." Agreed 004. "If nobody explains how it all happened, I'm pretty sure that Takami's gonna pop a blood vessel or two." Takami sent another glare his way, and again he paid it no mind. "Don't worry, the future people already explained how it all happened to me, so I'll sum it all up for everyone. In this order. Kazehana got drunk on the night Santa dropped off Mutsu and Akitsu and decided to sleep with Minato. Shiina and Yukari had their drinks spiked by Kazehana that same night and woke-up in the same bed the next morning. Musubi and Tsukiumi got pretty tipsy the night I announced Minaka's arrest and decided to 'wrestle' over Minato, and then with Minato. I also gave a letter to Kazehana that day, explaining her condition to her so that she wouldn't drink. Homura decided he wanted to be a she so she could be with Minato, but Minato accidentally, temporarily made her a slut because he just happened to think about his previous sexual encounters recently when he changed him into a her. Matsu had dragged Akitsu along with her to sneak into Minato's room that night when they saw what was going on, and Matsu decided to jump in while dragging Akitsu along again. Miya just asked for it, and Minato consented. Mutsu let things develop naturally with Yukari. Minato did it with Kusano once she was eighteen. And seven months ago, future time, Minato and Yukari agreed with their Sekirei to have one more child every nine months with each of their Sekirei in increasing order of their numbers, except for Homura and Akitsu, and Musubi and Tsukiumi, who wanted to share their turns." He finished in front of a baffled audience.
"Matsu, Kazehana." Began Present Miya dangerously. "We will be having a serious talk after everyone leaves."
"Why just us?" Whined Matsu. "Everyone else slept with Mina-tan. And what about Shiina and Yukari?"
"True, but Musubi, Tsukiumi, Homura, Shiina, and Yukari weren't in control of their actions. Akitsu is still too naive about such matters to be held fully accountable for her actions. And everyone else had mutual consent." She explained. "And don't even think about bringing up your condition during that time Kazehana. You got many other people drunk as well, so you have no excuse." She added angrily.
"No." Takami whispered as she dropped to her knees. "No, no, no, no, no, no, nooooo~." She said in hysterics as she fell to her hands. "Where did I go wrong? Where did I go wrong?"
"You didn't go wrong anywhere." This is the last time people will be getting out of the sleigh, I swear. It was Future Uzume, Future Chiho, and a blond haired girl in a yellow sundress.
"You did a great job raising Minato and Yukari." Said Future Uzume, who was wearing her old fighting outfit. "They're just the kind of people who have too much love in their hearts for just one person."
"And if it makes you feel any better, you've been doing a great job as my foster mother, and as a grandma." Said Future Chiho, who had only had a moderate development in both her height and figure, and was wearing a red and green maternity dress for obvious reasons.
"Takami adopts me!" Exclaimed Present Chiho, receiving a nod from her future self.
"She was pretty eager to have a child that she considers 'normal', and you should have seen her face when Chizuru was born." Future Uzume explained as she ushered the little girl forward.
"Hello mamas!" Chizuru said happily as she hugged Present Uzume and Present Chiho. If there were any straight faces on anyone who wasn't already aware of the whole story, they were gone now.
"How can we... Have a child?" Present Chiho asked Present Uzume.
"I believe that's where I come in." Said 004 before he jumped off the sleigh, flipped through the air rapidly, landed right in front of Present Uzume and Present Chiho and handed them a colorfully wrapped box about the size and shape of a box of tissues. "This is something I saw while working in a lesbian neighborhood about 400 light-years from here and it made me think of you two. It'll let you have little Chizuru here." He said as her ruffled Chizuru's hair, before quietly adding. "Just make sure you read the instructions carefully and have Uzume have the first kid. Chiho's body still needs a few more years of recovery from her sickness before she's ready to bear a child." The two girls just stared at him for a moment before turning to each other.
"A child... Us?" Asked Present Chiho tensely.
"Well... If you want to have it... I'd be more than happy to carry it for both of us." Answered Present Uzume just as tensely.
They both broke out in huge smiles.
"Well, now that that's all taken care of, it's time for Santa to deliver that special Christmas present that he promised." Said 004 happily.
"Well, I suppose it is." Replied Santa as he walked into Izumo Inn. "Everyone go to the dining room and you'll all see the present I have for you all."
"Hey, wait a minute! What about the future me?" Asked Seo. He had been somewhat skeptical of all of this 'Santa', 'alien', and 'time travel' business at first, but he had to admit that the evidence was now overwhelming.
"The future you is too busy working to take care of his family to attend." Explained 004. "You have two ladies that each had twins with you. That takes up a lot of time and work."
"Two sets of twins!" Exclaimed Seo, Hikari, and Hibiki in unison.
"Yep." Replied 004. "Hikari and Hibiki are housewives now, or rather, they will be, and they said something about not wanting to relive the embarrassment of Seo's former perverted ways. All your kids are girls, and all four of them were born on the same day, not to mention that you're already further along with them in this time than any of these other ladies."
"Already... Further along." Squeezed out the three of them in unison, before...
"You idiot!" Growled Hikari as she violently shook Seo. "If you spent less time messing around with us, and more time working, this wouldn't have happened! Do you have any idea how much time, money, and work it takes to look after one child, let alone FOUR!"
"I'm going to be a mother." Whimpered Hibiki as she clutched her stomach.
"My future family said that they just didn't feel like attending in case anyone was wondering." Said 004, a little hurt that no one had asked him about it.
"The dining room is ready!" Came Santa's voice from inside.
"That old man doesn't honestly think we can all fit in the-the-the." Takami stammered out when she opened the door to the dining room. When everyone else saw it, their minds went blank as well.
Where once was a modest sized dining room with enough food to feed a small army, there was now a vast dining hall, filled with tons of food. There were; turkeys, potatoes, peas, sushi, rice, all manner of Scottish sausages, ham, tofu, nine types of cookies, eight types of juice, seven types of tea, six types of soda, five types of pizza, four types of pie, thee types of cake, two types of milk, and a massive chocolate fountain (the last part is a play on the 12 Days of Christmas in case you couldn't tell). The whole room was decked out in a Christmas theme. With; wreathes, colored lights, Christmas trees, a wide array of toys and video games, and almost everything was green and red, though there were no mistletoe, as Santa knew what would happen if he had put them in.
"My husband always did know how to maximize space." Commented Claire.
"Merry Christmas everyone!" Said Santa happily.
"Even though I've seen this before, it still takes my breath away." Said Future Minato. "Well what's everyone waiting for, a written invitation? Let's eat!"
"Sounds good to me." Said Benitsubasa as she tried to walk in, only to be stopped by Present Miya. "What's the big idea?"
"The Disciplinary Squad are not allowed in my inn." She said firmly.
"The Sekirei Plan is over, so the Disciplinary Squad is disbanded." Pointed out Haihane. "The only reason that we've stayed together is because of 004." She sighed as she hugged his arm.
"Don't get any ideas!" Growled Benitsubasa as she clung onto 004's other arm. "I may have to share him with you, but that doesn't mean I have to like it!"
"If your future self were here she'd probably say that she liked sharing him." Haihane teased. Benistubasa was about to retort when...
"Come on Miya," Said Karasuba sweetly, though it sounded sarcastic. "Don't you think you're being a bit cruel. Keeping food and warmth away from three women, each with child." Almost everyone's eyes shot wide open at that.
"Karasuba's gonna be a mommy too?" Asked Present Musubi excitedly.
"That's right Musubi." Replied Karasuba. "According to Santa, it happened yesterday for all three of us."
"How can he be so sure then?" Scoffed Present Tsukiumi quietly.
"He's Santa. Duh!" Replied 004. "I wanted them to have a Merry Christmas Eve, and I guess I went a little overboard. Yo ho ho ho ho ho ho ho."
"How was he?" Asked Present Kazehana playfully. Benitsubasa, Haihane, and even Karasuba all blushed and looked away at that question, telling Kazehana all she needed to know. "Was he really that good?" Present Miya whacked her on the head with a ladle for that.
"You will not speak like that in front of the children." She scolded, a small blush crawled up her neck when she said 'children', though no one noticed it, and if anyone did they didn't point it out. She was about to tell 004 and his Sekirei to celibrate their Christmas elsewhere when her future self grabbed her by the shoulder.
"Keep in mind that Matsu, Kazehana, Mutsu, and yourself caused just as much harm as they did in the past, and yet you are all living here happily." Future Miya whispered to her past self.
"Very well." Present Miya relented after a tense moment. "However. If I catch any of you trying anything, I won't hesitate to throw you all out." She said fiercely.
"Why you little-" Benitsubasa began before...
"We can consent to that." Intervened Karasuba.
"We're incredibly outnumbered and outmatched." Said Haihane. "We'd have to be stupid to try anything."
"So I guess that means you'd probably do something get yourself killed, huh." Scoffed Benitsubasa.
"Haihane might say the same about you." Said 004.
"H-How could you say that about me? I thought you said you loved me." Whined a stunned Benitsubasa.
"And I do." Answered 004. "I'm just saying how Haihane would probably respond to your comment." Benitsubasa sent a hard glare at Haihane.
"Excuse me," Intervened Karasuba. "But while you three were having your fun, everyone else has already gone inside." She pointed out.
"What!" Exclaimed Benitsubasa. "Save me some of that chocolate fountain!"
"It's gonna go right to her thighs." Chuckled Haihane.
"Well, she has to make up for her chest somewhere." Mumbled 004, causing Haihane to double her chuckles.
Christmas Party - Both Musubis and Tsukiumis
"I don't understand," Growled Present Tsukiumi. "How could I be okay with sharing my Minato?"
"At first you're not to happy about it." Said Future Tsukiumi. "But once the kids are born you begin to see polygamy in a new light. It'll take awhile, but you'll get used to it." Present Tsukiumi was about to retort when...
"Where do babies come from anyway?" Asked Present Musubi.
"Wh-Where do they come from?" Stammered a red-faced Present Tsukiumi. "Y-You don't even know th-that much?" Present Musubi just shook her head.
"It's best if Musubi figures it out herself." Future Musubi said cheerfully. "Trust Musubi, when the time comes, Musubi will know."
"Musubi is right!" Said Present Musubi with a passionate fire in her eyes. "Musubi must find this out for herself if Musubi is to be a true mother!"
"That's right!" Said Future Musubi with an equally passionate fire in her eyes. "Musubi and Yume will be waiting for Musubi to find out where babies come from!" Both Tsukiumis just stared at the Musubis.
"Musubi's just as dumb as ever in the future." Present Tsukiumi murmured to her future self.
"Not really," Future Tsukiumi replied. "She's learned how to make foods besides curry, if that counts for anything."
They both agreed that it didn't.
"But I still don't understand how I could possibly be okay with sharing Minato." Sighed Present Tsukiumi.
"It wasn't easy. The only reason that you can stand it is because of the strong bonds that you have with the others." Pointed out Future Tsukiumi. "So if any other woman thinks that they're good enough for Minato, they're in for a rude awakening!" She declared fiercely.
"Well at least we limit the damage." Consented Present Tsukiumi.
Christmas Party - Both Homuras and Akitsus
"How did this happen?" Asked Present Homura as she gestured at her future self.
"How did what happen?" Asked Future Homura and Future Akitsu in unison.
"You know very well what." Seethed Present Homura. "Even though I owned-up to my feelings for Minato, how did I end up so... so..."
"Girly?" Present Akitsu supplied, much to Present Homura's displeasure.
"We prefer the term womanly." Their future selves said.
"Will you two please stop talking in unison?" Asked Present Homura bitterly.
"Sorry. But it's a habit of ours." They answered.
"And exactly how did this 'habit' get started?"
"I'm curious too." Added Present Akitsu. "You two are so much alike."
"We're not sure how it got started ourselves." Began the two future women. "Our sons were born on the same day, and they always spend their time together, so we followed suit. We work at the same place. We sleep in the same room. We like the same foods. We bathe together. It could be because of any or all of these things, or perhaps something else entirely. It's even gotten to the point where we don't feel right if we're not together."
"And what about me being 'womanly'?" Spat Present Homura.
"And why am I so cheerful?" Asked Present Akitsu.
"We guess it just came from our love of Minato and from spending so much time together." Their future selves guessed.
"I guess I can kinda understand that..." Sighed a now depressed Homura. "But do you have to wear those clothes?"
"I like them." Said Present Akitsu.
"And so do we. We're glad that we were able to get a 'two for one' deal since our sizes are the same"
"Even your sizes are the same." Trembled Present Homura.
"That's a nice coincidence." Commented Present Akitsu.
"Not really. Awhile ago we decided to become the same size since we're so close, so we had Minato change my/Homura's sizes and height to match Akitsu's/mine." Their future selves explained.
"I don't know weather to be thankful that you two finally didn't talk in unison for a few words, or mortified that I would do something like that." Muttered Present Homura sarcastically.
"I didn't know that Minato could change your sizes." Said Present Akitsu.
"Didn't you notice my sudden growth a few weeks ago?" Present Homura asked bitterly.
"You grew?" Present Akitsu said as she studied Present Homura and then herself, it seems that she honestly hadn't noticed the change until now. "I don't think that we're the same size yet. Should we have Minato change you now?"
'Shoot me.' Thought Present Homura, almost completely seriously.
Christmas Party - Both Kazehanas and Matsus
"Soooo~, what are the three-ways like?" Asked Present Kazehana of her future self as if it were a completely normal and innocent question (which to these people it probably is).
"Ohhh, those are good, but I'm not giving away any spoilers." Teased Future Kazehana to her, now pouting past self.
"Awww! Come on!" Whined Present Kazehana. "Musubi, Tsukiumi, Matsu, Homura, and Akitsu all know what they're like. So why can't you tell me? You're me after all."
"Sorry," Said Future Matsu. "But we all agreed that we would tell you as little about the future as we could."
"You're just saying that because you've already had a foursome in this time." Mumbled Present Kazehana as she gave a mild glare to Present Matsu.
"Don't look at Matsu!" She said defensively. "Mina-tan wasn't even being very cooperative." She mumbled.
"The only one in the present who would know what Minato's like when he's actually trying is Miya, and I don't think that she'd be willing to talk." Complained Present Kazehana with a dramatic sigh.
"I'm sorry," Apologized Future Kazehana. "But even though we won't tell you about our sex lives, it doesn't mean that we can't tell you about 'other things'."
"What kind of 'other things' did you have in mind?" Asked a suddenly very curious Present Kazehana.
"Oh, just the three sizes of all of Mina-tan's Sekirei." Said Future Matsu.
"Tell us!" Said Present Kazehana and Present Matsu in unison.
"Alright then, let's just see..." Said Future Matsu as she pulled out a slip of paper from her cleavage and laid it on the table in front of them. It read.
Musubi: B 99 / W 59 / H 92
Kusano: B 95 / W 57 / H 89
Matsu: B 97 / W 59 / H 92
Tsukiumi: B 96 / W 58 / H 91
Kazehana: B 101 / W 60 / H 97
Homura: B 93 / W 57 / H 90
Miya: B 89 / W 57 / H 88
Akitsu: B 93 / W 57 / H 90
"Wow! I hit 101! That's incredible!" Said Present Kazehana excitedly. "Not to mention that I get pretty heavy in the hips too, I'll bet that Minato really likes that! Poor Tsukiumi though, all these years, and she's still 3 cm behind Musubi."
"Look at Homura and Akitsu, they're exactly the same." Pointed out Present Matsu.
"That's because they've grown so close to each other over the years that Homura decided to ask Minato to make her the same size and height as Akitsu." Said Future Kazehana mischievously.
"Lucky." Sighed Present Kazehana. "If I could do that I'd ask Minato to make mine even bigger." She said as she groped herself.
"How much bigger do you want to get?" Asked Present Matsu in astonishment.
"I don't know, but I'd know once I got big enough." She replied.
"You get that big once you hit 100, though the extra cm didn't hurt. Not to mention that Minato sure seems to like them." Said Future Kazehana playfully as she groped herself.
"Ohhh~, I can't wait until we're doing it for recreation!" Sighed Present Kazehana lovingly.
Christmas Party - Both Kusanos and Miyas
"Do those two talk about anything that isn't so lewd?" Asked Present Miya as she overheard both Matsus and Kazehanas.
"They do, however, they're few and far between." Replied Future Miya.
"That makes sense." Consented Present Miya. "What about Minato?"
"What do you mean?"
"He has a child with Kusano. I had no idea he was someone who would do that." Present Miya had whispered, however both Kusanos had heard her anyway.
"We could say the same about you, Miya." Commented Future Kusano bitterly, with her past self nodding in agreement. "You're much older than Minato is. So who are you to say something like that about Minato?" Present Miya was about to reply to Future Kusano when...
"Kusano poses a very good point." Said Future Miya. "If we're allowed to have children with Minato, then she certainly should be as well." She rubbed her swollen belly lovingly to emphasize her point.
"I suppose you're right." Consented Present Miya. "Still, it's rather fun to tease Minato." She whispered to her future self, making sure that neither Kusano overheard this time.
"Not really." Said Future Miya, much to the shock of her past self. "You find 'other ways' to have fun with Minato in the future."
"What?" Gasped Present Miya.
"It's true." Said Future Kusano as she rocked Aki in her arms. "If 004 hadn't completely soundproofed all the rooms at Izumo Inn the night Santa dropped off Mutsu and Akitsu, everyone would be kept up at night half of the time because of the noises inside of Minato's room every few nights."
"004 did what?" Asked Present Kusano asked, as Present Miya was still too stunned to speak.
"He soundproofed all the rooms at the inn while everyone was outside at the picnic." Repeated Future Kusano. "If he hadn't, someone would've heard what was happening all those nights when Minato was-"
"Please, no more." Present Miya requested (more like demanded since she had brought out her mask). "I accept that time can change people, but while you're in my inn in my time I will not permit such topics being discussed."
"If it makes you feel any better we don't let anyone talk about such things at Izumo Inn in the future either." Comforted Future Miya.
"At least that much doesn't change." Sighed Present Miya. "I just have one more question."
"What is it?" Asked Future Kusano.
"Do you always go around dressed so scandalously?" She asked her. "It's bad enough that Kazehana wears such revealing clothing normally, but I can't believe that I would allow you to dress like that."
"You don't," Replied Future Kusano. "Whenever I leave the house you make me bind my breasts and close my shirt so I don't attract too much attention." Present Kusano pouted at Present Miya at that.
"That's good to know." Said Present Miya.
Christmas Party - Both Shiinas and Mutsus
"I can't believe this is happening." Sighed Present Shiina.
"It doesn't make a difference weather you believe it or not." Pointed out Future Shiina. "The fact stands that Yukari's pregnant, and we're the ones who did it."
"Kazehana's just the kind of person to get someone drunk for no reason." Said Present Mutsu evenly.
"You're taking this a lot better than I am." Noticed Future Shiina.
"Of course." Said Future Mutsu. "You've known me long enough to know that I've always taken things in stride."
"What am I going to do?" Sighed Present Shiina as he bit into a piece of pie.
"Well for starters," Came a voice from behind Present Shiina, causing him to choke a little on his pie. "You might want to figure out how to look after my daughter and eventual grandson."
"Ta-Takami!" Gasped Present Shiina as he got his breathing back to normal. "What are you talking about?"
"How do you plan to look after Yukari?" She rephrased. "You didn't honestly think that your M.B.I. card would work forever, did you? I've canceled most of them already since the Sekire Plan is over. The only reason I have yet to cancel the cards owned by the Sekirei living here is because I consider all of you family, but I'm still going to cancel them eventually."
"You don't have to worry about that." Said Present Mutsu, drawing some eyes. "I had a feeling that you might do that eventually when 004 explained how he ended the Sekirei Plan, so I started writing a book. It's almost complete, and I'm rather satisfied with it. I just need to proofread it, take it to a publisher, and hope for the best."
"It gets great reviews in case you were wondering" Commented Future Mutsu. "I've actually finished negotiating the movie rights for it just a few months ago. They even say that it might make film noir popular in Japan."
"Glad to see that you're prepared." Commented Takami. "Though I still expect you to get a job too." She said sternly to Present Shiina, who vigorously nodded his head.
Christmas Party - Both Minatos and Yukaris
"How in the world did this happen?" Sighed Present Minato.
"Shut-up!" Scoffed Present Yukari. "Like you have room to talk! You have no idea how much childbirth hurts."
"Neither do you." Pointed out Future Minato.
"Well I'm going to find out pretty soon thanks to your Sekirei!" Growled Present Yukari.
"Don't pretend you didn't like it." Teased Future Yukari.
"H-How can you say that?" Startled Present Yukari. "Since when do you-I side with my brother?"
"Since he finally grew a spine." Replied Future Yukari. "Raising so many kids, and pleasing so many women has that effect on people."
"And how do you deal with giving birth? I've heard that it hurts like hell!"
"Yeah, it's as bad as everyone says and then some. But it's worth it." Said Future Yukari to her grumbling past self as she rubbed her swollen belly.
"Why don't we adjourn to the backyard while those two have their little squabble." Whispered Future Minato to his past self, who jumped at the chance to leave.
Outside With Both Minatos
"So, what do I want to talk to myself about?" Asked Future Minato once they were outside.
"Well..." Began Present Minato nervously. "When did I, you, we, get so..." He trailed off.
"So what? So handsome? So lucky? So confident?"
"The last one."
"I'm not gonna lie to ya." Began Future Minato, who'd suddenly taken on a serious tone. "The road from the nervous, nearly useless, underconfident, and likable person you are now, to the easygoing, successful, and confident lady-killer I am in my time isn't gonna be short, easy, or fun. It's going to be long, hard, and rewarding. There will be many tough times, and it's going to be especially hard for the first few years. But trust me when I tell you that it's going to pay off in many, many, many ways."
Present Minato felt thankful to his future self. He told him straight up that his future wouldn't be easy, and didn't sugar coat it at all. He was about to thank him when...
"Here." Future Minato said as he gave a pencil and paper to his stunned past self.
"What's this for?"
"For taking notes. You've got a lot to learn, and you're gonna want all the advice you can get." Future Minato said in a very serious tone. "For starters, Yume and Nami are a lot like their mothers and they both try to outdo each other as 'daddy's little girl' so don't give an inch to either of them or you'll have some serious collateral damage to pay for. Sakura likes to cuddle and always tries to sneak into your room at night, so getting a lock for your door and windows is a must since she can just fly into your room. Make sure someone always keeps an eye on Sakazuki and Kuzan, or else the neighbors will start asking a lot of questions. Make sure that Tanaka understands that he is to use his computer skills to get everyone in the city out of paying their taxes, or else the government will get suspicious of you and they will start asking questions. And please keep Aki away from any plants, she may be a baby, but that just means that she has less control over her powers than her mother does in this time. And have you heard a word I've said?"
"Huh! What?" Startled Present Minato, his future self just sighed.
"Alright," Sighed Future Minato. "I'm gonna say it again, but this time, listen and take notes."
I'm skipping everyone else, since I'm running out of time, and I've run out of ideas.
End of the Party - 3:00 p.m.
"Well, it's been fun, but it's time for us to get home." Said Future Minato as he got into the sleigh.
"Awww, do you really have to go?" Whine Present Kazehana. "I really wanted to spend some more 'quality time' with everyone." Present Miya whacked her on the head with her ladle for that.
"When will you learn your lesson?" Chuckled Present Miya playfully, though everyone could see the hidden intent behind it.
"Don't you have your own Minato for that?" Said Future Kazehana playfully. Future Miya whacked her on the head with her ladle for that.
"Sorry, but it seems that she never learns her lesson." Sighed Future Miya.
"By the way Minato," Said 004. "I have a special Christmas present for you."
"Oh, I've gotta see your reaction when he shows it to you." Said Future Minato as he jumped out of the sleigh. "I've been told it was priceless, but I'm not exactly able to see my own face."
"Come on Minato. Follow me." Ushered 004 as he dragged Present Minato back into the house, everyone else followed to see what was going to happen.
"Wait! What is-?" Present Minato began before he was cut off.
"If I told you what it was it wouldn't be much of a Christmas present would it?" 004 said as he opened the front door and showed him the last thing he was expecting.
A black Luxury Cadillac.
"Merry Christmas, Minato!" Exclaimed 004.
"Wha-What the...?" Present Minato squeezed out before...
*Snap*
"Oh man! That was priceless!" Laughed Future Minato. "I'm so glad I got that on camera!"
"Wow~!" Went Present Shiina. "With a ride like that, people are gonna call you a huge big-shot."
"I'd say that he's already pretty big, wouldn't you?" Whispered Present Kazehana to Present Matsu, who just nodded dumbly.
"That is one sweet ride." Gasped Present Homura and Present Akitsu in unison before they stared at each other awkwardly.
"The Gadgetmobile is a better ride." Said Seo.
Everyone else wasn't talking, either because they already knew about this, they just couldn't find any words, or in Present Mutsu's case, just didn't feel like commenting. Everything was silent until...
"WHAT THE HELL?" Exclaimed Present Yukari. "Why the hell does my brother get a sweet ride like this? He doesn't even know how to drive!"
"He can learn." Pointed out 004. "Anyway, this car is called Griffon. Here's the instructions, the security system, the remote control, and the key." He said as he plied in Present Minato's arms; a magazine-sized, paperback book, a large remote with just a button or two on it, a watch, and a pen, in that order. "You're going to want to read the instructions first, because this thing is pretty tricky to use."
"Wa-Wait a second!" Panicked Present Minato. "I-I can't accept this! It must have cost a fortune and-!"
"Not at all." Retorted 004. "For eight years now I've been building and rebuilding all sorts of cars belonging to some friends of mine from spare parts and scrap like crazy. You could call it a hobby. If I focus on my work it usually only takes me a week. If I get side-tracked, it takes me about a month. Either way this car would only collect dust if I didn't give it to someone since I had already built one for myself months ago. This one was made specifically for you. Though if you'd prefer something else, like a DeLorean that's been tricked out in all the right ways, or a Gadgetmobile like the one I gave Seo, that could be arranged."
"But-But-But..." Present Minato stammered before Seo slapped him on the back.
"Kid, this guy gives away things like cars and cash like they're going out of style." Seo explained. "I have a feeling that he's got enough cash to buy a hundred of these things, easy."
"Well, my basement is basically a swimming pool full of cash." 004 explained, shocking everyone present.
"A swimming pool... full of cash?" Said Seo hungrily, yen signs in his eyes.
"Look! An alien spacecraft!" Exclaimed 004 as he pointed back at the inn. Normally that wouldn't get much of a reaction, but since 004 actually was an alien, it worked. However, what they saw wasn't a spaceship, it was...
"What happened to my inn?" Gasped Present Miya.
"Do you like it?" Asked Santa. "After I turned the dining room back to normal, Izumo Inn seemed rather small, so I added a much needed expansion to it."
And expand it he had. Izumo Inn looked almost the same as it did before. The only difference was that four floors had been added.
"I thought that with the little ones on the way, you could use some more room." Explained Claire. "So I asked my husband to add a few more floors to the inn. That way the little ones would have some rooms of their own, and you could rent out the rooms that weren't going to be used by your children. Something tells me that you're going to need the extra money."
For a few moments, there was stunned silence, until someone spoke.
"Thank you." Said Present Miya. "Raising so may kids in such a small inn does seem foolish doesn't it? And the extra income will be very much appreciated."
"Think nothing of it." Replied Santa. "Now, I believe that it's time for everyone to go home now." He said as he touched his pinky to his nose, and; he, Claire, and everyone from the future suddenly vanished.
"That was... odd." Said Kazehana.
"Though not entirely unexpected." Observed Homura and Akitsu in unison, causing them to look at each other in shock (though for different reasons).
"There's still something weird though." Said Mutsu as he turned to 004. "You said that technology on Earth only became advanced enough to travel here a few years ago, yet you said that you've been building cars for eight years. Why is that?" He questioned.
"Normally one would see no need to ask a question like that, as it has no real impact on them." Retorted 004. "However, given the fact that it would be illegal for me to set foot on this planet a few years ago and actually see a car, it's somewhat understandable that you'd have reason to ask that question and wonder about my morals regarding the law."
"Actually I don't really care about your morals," Deadpanned Mutsu. "I'm just curious to see if you have any more good lines or plot twists to use. I've already put a few that you've pulled into my book, and I'm considering writing as a full-time profession."
"You're pretty witty yourself." Replied 004 as he held up his right fist. "To answer your question in the coolest way possible, similar environments, lead to similar evolution, lead to similar people, lead to similar technologies." He said as he turned up one mechanical finger every time he said 'similar'. "In other words, there are many planets with similar or the same species on them. Humans, the Sekirei, and myself are proof of that. Though I guess my appearance is a little different yours." He finished jokingly.
"You're different than us?" Asked Minato disbelievingly. "How?"
"Take a look at this." He said as he took of his hat, revealing...
"You have cat ears?" Said Uzume. 004 got angry at this.
"Wolf ears! Wolf! My people evolved from canines, not felines!" He barked as he bared more of his teeth, making people take notice of just how big his canines really were. "The reason I wear a mullet and hat is so that no one notices that my ears are on top of my head instead of the sides! I care about fashion after all! Ask anybody and they'll tell you that wolf ears and a half Glasgow Grin don't mix!" Karasuba decided that she'd had enough and grabbed him by his ear and gave it a firm tug. "Ow! Ow! Ow! You know my ears are sensitive!"
"Sorry everyone," Said Karasuba. "But as you can see he's pretty sensitive about his ears. I think it's about time we leave." She said as she gave another less that gentle tug on his ear.
"Oro! Okay okay. We're leaving." Said 004 as a bright light engulfed him and his Sekirei before they disappeared.
"Well they're dysfunctional." Scoffed Yukari after an awkward silence.
"Yeah, well so are we." Pointed out Kazehana as they all went inside.
Future
"Did we really have to leave before 004 took off his hat?" Asked Kazehana after everyone had gotten the kids to settle down and go off and play. "Watching him blow-up about his ears was so funny the first time."
"Sorry Kazehana, but it was time for us to leave." Said Minato. "Besides, I still have papers to grade, anyway."
"And I have homework to do." Sighed Kusano.
"Need any help with that?" Asked Minato.
"Are you sure it's okay for sensei to give his student private lessons?" Asked Kusano playfully.
"It's okay when they're married." Said Minato just as playfully. "Even though I'm not 'legally married' to any of you." He added sheepishly.
"Awwww~. You're so lucky Kusano." Whined Kazehana. "I wish that I could spend the whole day with Minato. But I have my job at the strip club, and I've heard how boring college is, and your college is the hardest in the city."
"We still can't believe that you actually like working there." Said Homura and Akitsu. "You could make more money working at a hostess club like we do. We're the most popular women working there, and we never even leave the bar with the patrons."
"I don't leave the club with anyone either." Defended Kazehana. "You know that Minato's the only man for any of us." She said as she and Matsu wrapped Minato in a hug. "Matsu, you get to spend most of the day with Minato too. Why don't you give the rest of us some time?"
"Mina-tan doesn't have any fun with me in the classroom or his office like other men do with their secretaries and teachers assistants." Whined Matsu.
"I don't think that most men in his position actually do that." Deadpanned Mutsu. "Now if you'll excuse me, Seo probably needs my help figuring out how to get further in our latest novel. He may be a good big picture man, but he's not so good at the little details. And with his kids, he needs all the help he can get. Momo and Karin are just like their mom Hikari, while Nana and Yuzu are just like their mom Hibiki. It's like his troubles have tripled since the Sekirei Plan was ended."
"Yes, yes, I know." Said Shiina on the phone. "Yes, I understand. I'll see what they think." He covered the receiver with his hand. "They want to know if you can come to a photo shoot next week." He told Musubi and Tsukiumi. "You don't have anything else scheduled that day. What should I tell them?"
"Well..." Thought Tsukiumi. "If we don't have any family matters scheduled that day I suppose it would be fine."
"Musubi wants to go!" Cheered Musubi. "Musubi hopes they let us keep the clothes again."
"They'd love to." Shiina told the modeling agency on the other end.
"Life is busy for the top models in Japan." Said Musubi.
"If you think that being you two is hard, try being your manager." Muttered Shiina sarcastically.
"And people thought that getting our start as maternity models was a bad decision." Said Tsukiumi smugly.
"All this talk about work reminds me that I have a shift at the hospital to get ready for." Admitted Uzume. "You're so lucky that you get maternity leave Chiho. You too Yukari."
"Uzume," Scolded Chiho. "You know that you like your job as a nurse at M.B.I.'s hospital, just as much as I love my job as a doctor there, and Yukari loves her job as a private detective." As she said this, a huge female mummy with an incredible figure appeared behind her.
"That's right." Said Yukari as Shinigami appeared behind her. "Even though I'm on vacation, I'm still working on cases from home."
"Did you two have to bring those out?" Whimpered Uzume.
"Sorry," Apologized Chiho. "But you know how these mood swings are."
"My, my." Intervened Miya. "All this talk about great jobs could make the owner of a simple inn like myself jealous." Her mask appeared, full force.
"I really see your point Chiho." Whispered Yukari.
"I know." Replied Uzume quietly. "Especially since she seems to be forgetting that this 'simple inn' as she called it is actually one of over thirty Izumo Inns nationwide."
Minato couldn't help but chuckle. "It's hard to believe that this is my life sometimes." He murmured to himself. "And I owe this great life to 004. Though you're still a weird one." He admitted. "I still can't believe that you actually signed your name on the manual for the Griffon when you seemed so reluctant to tell me your name in the first place. You're a real wild card, Sallem Cortez."
Done! This is the last chapter! Thank you all for reading this far!
To those of you who've read my profile, it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that I inserted myself into the story. Hope that you've all liked my story.
"One more thing!" I will be inserting Karasuba, Haihane, and Benitsubasa in some of my future stories as well, so stay tuned to my works!
"One more thing!" You may have noticed that I showcased what everyone is like in the future. I did this because I wanted people to make their own spin-offs of this story if they wanted to. That's right! Anyone with at least one story with more than 50,000 words has my permission to make a spin-off based off the end of this story. I just ask that you don't include my Self-Insertion character in it, and make sure that it doesn't have a downer ending.
"One more thing!" If some of the kid's names look familiar, that's because they are. I'm not very original when it comes to stuff like that.