The Disaster Sisters: Celestial Interference
Part I: The meeting
By Kalio
Disclaimer: see prologue.
A/n: Sorry this has taken so long to get out, guys. I've had lots to do during the CC season, and also, my computer crashed. Twice. No Flames Please-you know what I mean- if you don't like the pairings, don't even think about flaming me for my opinion! Enjoy!
Akane steeled herself pressed close to the door. "Deep breath, deep breath," she thought to herself. It wasn't going to be easy, but for the sake of future happiness, she could stand a little heartache and acting. She hadn't gone for a run that morning, though it would have done her a world of good. Instead, she had been in preparation. She let out another harsh lungful, and opened the door with her normal morning spirits.
She had only gone a few steps when she heard stirring noises coming from the guest room. In a moment of panic born from second thoughts, she went flying down the stairs and into the kitchen. Trying to catch her breath, she noticed that Kasumi already had breakfast on the table.
'Good morning, Akane. How did you sleep last night.'
Having calmed, all the more she could think to say was 'Lousy. How 'bout you?'
Kasumi's smile flickered. 'My evening was wonderful. Oh, Akane, do you feel alright? I noticed that you didn't run this morning.'
Akane closed her eyes and sighed. Time to start the show. 'Sure, I just needed more rest.'
The look Kasumi gave her was almost suspicious. 'All right. Oh, by the way, someone is coming by later today. Father said something about maybe accepting a student, finally. Apparently, he's very good and wants to train under Tendo Anything Goes Ryuu.'
Surprised, Akane asked, 'Really? For how long?'
From the doorway, Kasumi looked back. 'Father said that he may not be accepting the man, and even if he does, it may only be temporary.' She shrugged and left Akane to her own thoughts.
She stared off into space for a few moments before looking at the time, and gasping. If she wanted to avoid a Ranma, and be early to school she was late. Akane grabbed her bag and ran out the door.
***
Ranma rolled over for what seemed like the millionth time that night. He hadn't slept a wink and it was all Akane's fault. No. Correction. It was all HIS fault for upsetting her and as a result, she upset him. Who was she to call him a cursed idiot who couldn't see beyond his own muscles? But he knew it was different this time. It had been a very long time since she told him that she hated him.
It wasn't too long before he realized that it was morning, and that he was late. That wasn't surprising. What was surprising was that Akane was already long gone. He raced out the door.
***
Fate peeked out from behind a tree near the parameter of Furinkan's grounds. According to her screen's calculations, Akane would be appearing any moment. If she had any luck, Shishikura Tatsuya would be along just in time to bump into her. Fate giggled to herself. It was so much fun finally getting to the final stages of her plans. So long as her idiot sister, Destiny, didn't figure out her plans, they were sure to work in her favor. She was so enthralled in her plans, that she almost missed it!
***
Huff. Huff. Huff. Akane raced to school. 'Don't look back. Don't look back. Almost there!' She skidded around the corner, and ran smack-dab into a handsome young man looking up at the high school, trying to discern if he was at the right place. 'OOF!' Akane rubbed her behind to ease some of the pain from the fall, when she realized that she just knocked some guy over- some guy she had never met before. 'Oh! I'm so sorry, let me help you up!' She offered her hand the dazed young man.
'Uh, thanks. Sorry, I wasn't paying attention. I wasn't sure I found the right place. Is this Furinkan High School?' He took her hand and stood up. He was dusting himself off when she answered.
'Yea, this is Furinkan. You new here? I can show you the office, if you want.' Akane looked him over for the first time. He was NBAA: not bad at all! He wasn't exotic looking like Ranma with his pigtail and dark look with blue eyes, but more friendly looking. He had short mousy brown hair that contrasted his stark green eyes. His smile stood out as warm and friendly, and his eyes crinkled when he did. She was in awe.
'Really? That would be great. Oh, by the way, my name is Shishikura Tatsuya.' He held out his hand. Akane took it.
'I'm Tendo Akane, pleased to meet you.' And at that moment all thoughts of Ranma were driven far from her mind...
A/N: Cliff hanger! Sort of... sorry, guys, I'm already working on the next chapter, though, so I hope it won't be long. It all depends on what's going on at the Halos house. Whatcha think?