Note: These characters don't belong to me, they are someone else's property!
" " when someone talks
Italics when someone thinks
F-Akane: Future Akane
F-Ranma: Future Ranma
F- in front of any characher to refer to the future version of them.
What the future holds
Chapter 7: A Sunday Breakfast
Note: These characters don't belong to me, they are someone else's property!
" " when someone talks
Italics when someone thinks
F-Akane: Future Akane
F-Ranma: Future Ranma
What the future holds
Chapter 7: A Sunday breakfast
The sun was out again in the city of Nerima. And inside the Saotome-Tendo house the alarm clock went off…
"Don't know why you turn that damn thing on on Sundays for…" F-Ranma grumbled as he hid his head under the sheets .
"Even if it's Sunday I don't like to oversleep" F-Akane said as she reached to turn the annoying noise off.
Akane lifted the sheets uncovering her sleepy husband's face "Good morning sleepy head"
"Morning…" he answered in a deep hoarse voice, still not fully awoken.
"You know, a great martial artist shouldn't be as lazy as you are" she said teasing.
"I ain't lazy…I'm in a deep and calm meditation…" he answered eyes still closed.
"Yeah right…never knew people snored while they meditated…" She laughed.
"I do not snore!" F-Ranma said as he sat up, put his arms around his wife and kissed her.
"Oh yes you do…and you sound like a wounded warthog Mr Saotome…" F-Akane said as she stood up.
"Urgh…low blow" He said sticking his tongue out roguishly.
As soon as F-Akane stood up she felt dizzy. Things started to spin round and round, and soon she could hardly stand straight.
"Oh my …I'm gonna be sick!" She said as she ran for the bathroom.
F-Ranma got out of bed and ran after her. When he got to the bathroom he saw F-Akane down on her knees, face in the toilet.
"You know, you should go to the doctor, you've been like this for days now…I'm starting to worry" F-Ranma said as he held her hair back from her face so it wouldn't get it her way whilst throwing up.
"I'm ok, it's just something I ate" She said as she got up and started brushing her teeth to rid her mouth of the horrible aftertaste.
"It's not something you ate, I've been eating the same as you and I'm ok" He said worried.
"It's just a stomach bug or something" She answered nonchalantly.
"Even so, I'd feel better if you went to see Dr Tofu" He said as he also started to brush his teeth.
"Ok, if it'll make you feel better then I'll go and see him" She said as she walked out of the bathroom.
"Good, and as a reward I will treat you to breakfast after we've seen him" He said as he followed her into the bedroom.
"You mean you want me to go today?" She asked surprised.
"Of course. When do you wanna go, when you're already dead you dummy?" Ranma said ironically.
"But it's Sunday, Tofu's surgery is not open"
"You know he'll see ya anyway, perk of having a doc in the family"
"Fine. I'll get dressed and go over" F-Akane said mixture of annoyance and defeat.
"Good, I'll go with you"
"Why? Do you think I won't go?" She defied.
"Why are you so paranoid? I just wanna go with you, I'm your husband and I'm worried" He replied tenderly.
"I'm sorry…I guess I have been outta sorts these past few days…" She said a bit regretful.
Meanwhile on top of the roof…
"Hey 'Kane, look, our future selves are walking out of the house…" Ranma said as he jumped on to a tree to see them better.
"Yeah, so what?" She asked.
"You know, until now we haven't had any luck searching for the mirror in the house. Maybe they've got it on them, or even if they haven't I think we should follow them…you know, they might give us clues of where it is, might say something…" He explained.
"Yes, I guess so" She agreed.
"Ok then, you keep behind me and don't mess up" He said as he jumped down from the tree.
"What do you mean mess up?" Akane asked annoyed.
"Well, you know, you're clumsiness and that, and I don't wanna get caught" Ranma said as he extended his arms so Akane could jump and land in them.
"Why you…" Akane said as she jumped and purposely landed on top of his head knocking him down to the floor.
"Oh…I'm sorry…I'm just so clumsy I can't help myself…" Akane said sarcastically.
"Let's just go before we lose them" He said as he got back up and dusted his self-off.
F-Ranma and F-Akane were walking towards Dr Tofu's but were interrupted half way by a person who crossed their path blocking their way.
"Why…if it isn't my dearest Akane Tendo,the fairest flower of them all" F-Kuno said as he saw the pair walking towards him.
"Kuno I am not in the mood today…just go away…" F-Akane said as she walked straight passed him.
F-Kuno grabbed her and hugged her "Just let me console you, I know how wretched you must feel being married to that vile dog"
"Right…that does it…" F-Ranma said as he pulled F-Kuno away from F-Akane.
"What part of "go away" did you notunderstand? F-Ranma said angrily.
"Let me be, you selfish coward! I will never accept her preposterous marriage to you…Akane Tendo deserves much better than a worhtless imbecile like you for a spouse" F-Kuno said arrogantly.
"How long is it going to take to get through your thick head that she is called Akane Saotome now you moron!" F-Ranma said getting into a fighting stance.
"Ranma just leave it, I'm not feeling too well. Let's just go to Tofu's" F-Akane said pulling F-Ranma away from F-Kuno.
"Just wait until I get my hands on you" F-Ranma yelled towards F-Kuno as F-Akane dragged him away.
"That will be the day I shall defeat you!" F-Kuno answered back.
"Oh Ranma, I don't why you let yourself get wound up by him. We're not kids anymore. You should learn to control yourself, besides, you know he has a few screws loose" F-Akane said trying to calm down her husband.
"Exactly. That freak is fucking mad and don't want him going anywhere near you! How dare dare he call me a vile dog and a coward I'm gonna-!" F-Ranma shouted
"Now, now, temper temper…" F-Akane said to her husband as if he was a little kid.
Hiding behind a tree were Ranma and Akane watching everything that had happened.
"Oh man! I wanted future me to kick Kuno's ass! But of course future you had to stop him…always spoiling the fun…" Ranma said looking towards Akane.
"I just think you both acted patheticly back there. Future me kept her cool and demonstrated the class I have" Akane said proudly.
"Yeah right…the word class and you don't go together Akane…" Ranma made fun.
"I happen to be a very classy woman" Akane informed.
Ranma just laughed at her comment and continued his way.
F-Ranma and Akane entered Dr. Tofu's and were soon attended by him.
"Good morning" F- Tofu greeted them with a welcoming smile.
"What brings you by on a bright Sunday morning? Any of you been hurt training again?" He asked in his usual sweet and caring tone.
"No, it's not that, Akane hasn't been feeling too well lately" F-Ranma explained.
"I can talk for myself you know" F-Akane said turning towards her husband.
"I see you two still argue as much as always" F-Tofu laughed.
"We wouldn't argue if he wasn't so annoying" F-Akane said.
"We wouldn't argue if she wasn't so stubborn and bad-tempered!" F-Ranma answered back.
"Ok you two, calm down now. Come on Akane, tell me what's the matter" F-Tofu asked looking concerned.
"Nothing. I'm ok, just been feeling a bit sick these past few days -" F-Akane explained.
"I would say these past few weeks" F-Ranma interrupted.
"Shut up! It hasn't been that long. Anyway, I just think it's something I've eaten, I'll probably be better in a few days but he was worried so I came here to get him off my back" Akane said.
"Well, Ranma has done well bringing you here, it's his duty to take care of you and if anything goes wrong, even if it's a stupid little thing you always should have it seen to, just to be on the safe side, you should know that Akane, I though you were a responsible person" F-Tofu chastised as he examined her.
"I guess you're right" She said feeling berated.
"Well, I'll take some blood samples and then I will call you when the results are in, ok?" He said whilst scribbling some notes.
"Thanks Doc. Hope you can find out what's wrong, because she's right moody lately, my patience is wearin' thin" F-Ranma said looking strained.
"I'm prettycertain of what it is, but I don't want to say anything until I have it confirmed" F-Tofu said.
"Really? Could it be bad?" F-Ranma asked worried.
"No. I don't think so, don't worry" F-Tofu answered reassuringly.
"I wish you two would stop talking like I wasn't here!" F-Akane protested.
Suddenly a cute little brown haired girl burst through the door "Aunty 'Kane, Uncle Ranma!"
"Ichika, Daddy's told you before not to interrumpt when I am seeing patients.." Dr Tofu told the little girl sternly.
F-Ranma picked the girl up and playfully started tossing her up in the air which made her squeal in delight "It's fine Doc, we don't mind, in fact I think she would be a great little nurse"
"You don't mind, but other patients might...where is Nanny Tanaka?" F-Tofu sighed.
"She's getting mommy some breakfast" The little girl replied happily whilst playing with F-Ranma and enjoying the attention he was giving her.
"How is my sister doing anyway? You know I told you we could look after Ichika for you when you needed. There was no need for you to hire a nanny" F-Akane said as she stood up from her chair.
"She's doing ok, although this pregnancy is being a lot harder on her than when she was carrying Ichika. Bed rest is not something Kasumi likes doing as you know. Anyway, you two have enough going on with running the dojo. Nanny Tanaka has been brilliant help and there is only one month to go before the baby is due. Hopefully she can get back on her feet soon" F-Tofu re-assured.
"Ok, tell her I'll come by sometime next week for a visit" F-Akane answerd worriedly.
She then looked over at the girl giggling in F-Ranma's arms and smiled warmly at the scene. He had always been so good with kids, probably because he was still a big kid himself. He definetely excelled in his cool uncle role and was by far the more fun person to be around out of the two of them. She didn't mind at all and had always enjoyed watching his rapport with their niece, Ranma having had a soft spot for her from the day she was born.
F-Akane finally caught the little girl's attention and started cooing towards her "And how is my favourite niece? Come here and give me a big hug!"
F-Ranma put the girl down and she ran over to F-Akane with open arms "How about I take you to the funfair next week?"
"Yes yes yes!" The girl asnwered excitedly.
"Would that be ok?" F-Akane looked at F-Tofu for approval.
"Of course. You don't need to ask, she loves spending time with you" F- Tofu smiled warmly.
"That's a deal then, will speak to your mommy next week to arrange it" F-Akane said whilst letting the girl go.
"Well we best get going now, my stomach is grumbling for breakfast!" F-Ranma rubbed his stomach to make a point.
F-Tofu took F-Akane to a side room to perfom her blood test as F-Ranma entertained Ichika with a game of I spy in the waiting room. After the tests were taken F-Ranma and F-Akane left the clinic.
"Now, let's get my princess some breakfast just as promised" F-Ranma said walking towards a small café.
"I'm sorry for being so moody lately, I know you just worry for me" F-Akane apologised.
"Hey, no sayin' sorry ok? Now, for some breakfast before I die of starvation!" F-Ranma smiled warmly.
They both walked into the café, sat on a table and ordered.
"Man, I wish they'd hurry up, I'm starving" F-Ranma complained.
"Don't be so impatient" F-Akane laughed.
Seconds later the waitress brought their food and drinks.
F-Akane just sat and stared at hers whilst F-Ranma practically inhaled his. He noticed her untouched food and looked up at her concerned.
"What's the matter? Is it not what you ordered?"
"No, it's not that, I think I'm going to be sick again" F-Akane explained looking rather green.
"Oh" F-Ranma said looking panicked.
"I'm going to the restroom, be right back" F-Akane said as she hurried out of her seat.
F-Ranma continued to dig into his breakfast and enjoyed every bit of it until a feminine figure sat in front of him, in the place F-Akane had been sitting just moments before.
"Hello, Ranma darling" A F-Kodachi said.
"Oh great. I've just had to deal with your stupid brother and now you …" F-Ranma growled.
"Why, are you not happy to see me my love?" F-Kodachi asked coyly.
"No. Not really" F-Ranma said as he kept munching on his breakfast avoiding eye contact with her.
"Oh, you don't mean that... Ranma you're such a joker…hohoho" F-Kodachi made her signature dysfunctional chortle which only caused F-Ranma to become even more irritated.
"I wasn't joking so just go please. My wife is about to come back and she won't be happy to see you here" F-Ranma said eyes fixed on his breakfast.
"Oh that dreadful hideous whore, I forgot she got her claws into you…" F-Kodachi said frowning.
F-Ranma clenched his fists, finally looked up from his plate and took a deep breath to remain calm "I won't let you or anyone talk about her like that. I don't want you upsetting her, so I'm asking you nicely now. Please leave before I loose my temper"
F- Kodachi put her hands in her pockets and quickly brought them out again and blowing some sort of dust onto F-Ranma's face.
"What the hell was that you just blew on me?" F-Ranma asked waving his hands trying to disperse the powder.
"Oh, nothing to concern you darling…and to show you how much I love you I will obey you and leave…" F-Kodachi said.
"Good" F-Ranma said whilst signaling the way to the door.
"But first I want a goodbye kiss…" F-Kodachi asked.
"What? No way!"F-Ranma answered.
"Ok, if you don't give me it, I will just have to take it by force" F-Kodachi said grinning.
"And just how are you going to do that?" F-Ranma challenged.
"Easy, the dust I threw on you is a paralyzing dust, it should be affecting you now and you'll be totally paralyzed for about three minutes hahahahahahaha!" F-Kodachi laughed mischievously
"You bitch!"F-Ranma yelled feeling the effects of the powder kicking in.
"Now close your eyes" F-Kodachi said as she leaned over, placed her hands either side of his face and kissed him.
Just as F-Kodachi placed her lips on F-Ranma's, F-Akane walked out of the restroom and felt her heart skip a beat when she saw the scene.
"You bastard!" She yelled at him and ran out the door.
F-Ranma's eyes widened as he grew frustrated by the second,furious that he couldn't move or even run after her. F-Kodachi sat in front of him, wide grin on her face.
"Look's like I've done you a favour, getting rid of that wench for you" F-Kodachi said whilst cuddling into him.
A few minutes passed by and F-Ranma could at last move. He swiftly and carelessly pulled F-Kodachi off him, threw some money on the table to cover the bill and jumped out of his seat to run out the door. F-Kodachi followed him and stepped into his way.
"Where are you going Ranma darling?" she asked.
"Get out of my way Kodachi, before I do something I might regret" F-Ranma threatened.
"Are you angry with me? I did us a favour, I got rid of her for us!" F-Kodachi said inexplicably unable to see F-Ranma's obvious rage.
"Us? There is no "us" I don't know how you've got that stupid idea in your head! You're just as insane as your brother, if not worse!" F-Ranma yelled.
"I know you don't mean what you're saying" F-Kodachi said looking hurt.
"Oh but I do. I mean every single word I'm saying to ya, you're just completely deluded. I feel sorry for ya. No wait, sorry's not the word, I feel disgusted. I hate you, in fact, I really despise you and if you ever come near me or Akane again I swear to God I'll make you wish you were dead. Do you understand that?" F-Ranma said harshly.
"I…I…I…don't believe you…" F-Kodachi said taken aback.
"Well, for your own good you better believe me. I don't know how on earth you ever got the idea that I love you, that's just so stupid…but of course you're just blindly living in your pathetic little fucked up world to see that. I love Akane, always have, always will and that's why I married her and not you or any of the others…Now get out of my way, I have to find my wife and fix the mess you've caused!"
"I'm…I'm…sorry Ranma darling, but we are meant to be together...I do not accept these cruel words you are speaking" F-Kodachi said dropping towards the floor.
"Quit talking shit! I've already told ya loud and clear...If I ever see you near us again God help you…" He said as he walked straight passed her with a menacing look.
F-Kodachi got up, started crying and left as a stunned Ranma and Akane watched the scene.
"Wow Ranma…I never knew you had it in you…" Akane said feeling rather elated after hearing F-Ranma's words.
"Yes, I can be a mean bad-ass at times…" Ranma said slightly blushing, not believeing that one day he would be able to talk so freely about his feelings for Akane.
"I feel a bit bad for your future self though, I don't see my future self forgiving him…" Akane said concerned.
"Of course she won't forgive him, it's the same old story, she won't let him explain and will blame him for everything" Ranma said bitterly.
"Well, you've got to admit that the situation he got caught in was a bit awkward and it's pretty obvious that she's gonna blame him..." Akane said.
"Come on, let's go follow him, think he might be heading home" Ranma started walking towards the Tendo household.
"Ok, curious to see what happens now. It's going to be fun watching him get out of this mess!" Akane laughed.
"Hey, don't laugh at me!" Ranma protested.
"I'm not laughing at you, I'm laughing at your future self!" Akane explained.
"Well, same thing. You just wanna see me groveling!" Ranma said.
"Hell yes! Now let's hurry up! I don't wanna miss a thing!
Ranma sighed and ran with Akane towards the Tendo home….