Disclaimer:

I do not own these characters nor do I claim too, this is a simple fan based homage. Their creators and the companies they work for and with own the characters and all that pertains to them. (I.E. Rumiko Takahashi, Viz, Shougakukan). I do not intend on making any profit from making this story but only a writer writing about one of her favourite character, namely Nabiki.

Previously:

Ranma and Akane had began seeing a marriage counsellor named Dr Katherine Yumiko. Tatewaki Kuno is dealing with his inner demons while Nabiki had landed herself in trouble. Now on with the show!

The trip home was uneventful. Ranma had his head low and shoulders slouched. Akane on the other hand was worried. Ranma and her haven’t exchange any words to each other for a while now and wondered what he was thinking. He didn’t even speak to her after seeing the counselor.

“Well?” She asked him.

“Well what Akane?” he replied back.

“What do you think of our first session?” She asked him.

Ranma just shrugged his shoulders.

“Aren’t you going to say anything?” She asked him. Rapidly loosing her temper.

“There’s no point. The moment we do speak with each other we end up fighting.” he pointed out nonchalantly.

Akane wanted to protest. To say that was not true but, wasn’t she about to yell at him just a minute ago? Instead, Akane held her tongue. He had been like this ever since they had that talk. He seemed lifeless. Like he was a robot. He seems more detached than ever. Did he really mean what he said?

“I’m going to my sister’s today.” She told him.

“Ok.” He replied.

“Aren’t you going to ask why?” She asked him.

“Not really. It’s none of my business.” He replied to her. He didn’t need to ask which sister she was going to visit since it’s still plain that she doesn’t want anything to do with Nabiki anymore.

“Fine then.” She replied. She wanted him at least to come along with her but decided against it. She wanted to talk to her older sister about him. She also missed her little nephew and niece. It’s been a while since she visited them since loosing Sakura had been to painful for her. She just wanted to talk to someone.

Nabiki walked out of her of her employers office. She was slightly upset as she rushed out of the office to get to her own.

They would not reassign her to another case or at least allocate a different partner for her to work with. When questioned why she wanted a different person to work with. She couldn’t say because of personal reasons, because it was personal. In their line of business, business should never be personal. She just reasoned that they had opposing views. Still her request was denied.

What irritated her the most was the fact that she walked past Kinnusuke and saw the grin in his face! He knew that she had no choice but to work with him. Fine! But that doesn’t mean she will make it easy for him! She planned to be professional all through this.

Kinnusuke grinned as he saw Nabiki walk past him fuming. She looked really desirable when she was mad. Soon she will be his and quel the fire within her. That bastard Kuno didn’t deserve her. Nabiki was for him and him alone. He walked back to his office and began to plan his next plan of action or rather seduction.

“What’s wrong Kuno-chan?” Mariko asked him seductively as she pressed her body against his.

“Mariko this cannot go on.” Kuno informed her as he got out of the chair and away from her luscious body.

“What do you mean?” Mariko questioned him. A frown marring her beautiful face.

Damn. In another lifetime Kuno would have prayed for something like this to happen. But not now. Not now when he has got too much to loose.

“This… You and I…” He pointed out.

“And why can’t it?” She asked haughtily as she began to spark up her cigarette.

“This is wrong Mariko. We have a business to run and the fact that I’m a happily married man.” he answered her.

She merely blew the smoke from her lips. Loving the effect the nicotine gave her. She smiled smugly at him. Giving him her best smile that won over dozens of business contracts.

“To be honest Kuno-chan I don’t see anything wrong at all.” She smiled wickedly at him.

Kuno stood there aghast at her answer and was about to protest when she continued.

“First of all my darling, this little affair of ours is not going to affect our business. We worked well together and it will be a shame to ruin it especially to something as trivial as this. Secondly I know your married but that doesn’t mean I want you to leave your little housewife and elope with me. I just want to have some fun. And in the concerns of your supposedly happiness if you were truly happy with her then why pray tell did you sleep with me?” She explained.

“I slept with you because I was drunk. An error in my judgement.” He replied back.

“Is it really?” She raised a perfectly shaped eyebrow then took out her cigarette. She then began walking seductively towards him. Her hips swaying sexily, like a cat on a prowl and circled him. Her hand on his chest and let her fingers drag against his suit. Before pressing herself behind his back. Her hands now intertwined around his waist.

“Then how come you do not cringe under my touch?” She whispered seductively in his ear before licking it. She felt him shiver in response and she loved it. She was slightly shocked however when he violently tore her hands away from him and turned around.

At first she thought she had gone to far, until she grabbed her by the waist and violently kissed her. He kissed her hard. Filled with so much passion and lust. And she loved every minute of it. His fierce need for her turned her on even more as her tongue battled with his. She also began to be aware that his hands were now roaming around her body. And began to undress each other.

Nabiki couldn’t stand being helpless over the situation. She could well imagine Kinnusuke gloating over this. She needed to speak to someone. She needed advice. Not just from anyone but someone she trusts with out most confidence. She buzzed for the intercom.

“Saise?” She asked tentatively.

“Yes Nabiki?” answered her secretary.

“Do I have any appointments today?”

“Nopes. Not really. You only have one with Mr Yamato Kudo but that isn’t due till later this afternoon.” She answered.

“Please call him and cancel it. Move him for tomorrow morning.” She answered her secretary.

“Is there anything wrong?” Her secretary asked her.

“I’m not feeling too well I’m afraid. I’m going home early. You should go too, since there is no other pending paperwork to do.” She informed her.

“Very well. I’ll call Mr Yamato straight away.” She told her before signing off.

Nabiki didn’t really feel like going home. She wanted to talk to someone and cheer up a bit. Perhaps visiting her little nephew and niece will cheer her up. They are so adorable. She made a mental note to buy them some sweets on the way to their home.

Kasumi was overjoyed to see her youngest sister. It had been so long since she had last seen them. The thought of Akane and Ranma suddenly made her frown for the briefest moment. They were always together whenever they came and visited. Somehow seeing Akane on her own brought happiness and wariness at the same time as she saw her greet her children.

Tofu was at the clinic and won’t be back till later that night. The kids were overjoyed to see they’re aunt. As they rushed to greet her. Akane fought the tears that threatened to overflow watching the kids rushed to her. It was a reminder of something she cannot have or give. Kasumi had to stop herself from immediately calling back the children seeing how much pain they brought to her sister. But one look from Akane made her stand her ground.

“Aunt Akane!” Cried Kyoshiro as he rushed out to see his aunt.

“Aunt Akane!” Cried Himiko as she followed her older brother. They both raced to greet her.

Akane went on her knees and immediately engulfed them into a warm hug. Kissing each of them on the tops of their heads.

“Aww. Aunt Akane don’t do that. I’m a big boy now.” cried Kyoshiro in protest of getting kissed like a child.

“You are not!” argued Himiko.

“Oh? Really?” she smiled warmly at the 6yr old boy before ruffling his hair. Himiko who was youngerby one year laughed at her older brother.

“Where’s Uncle Ranma? Is he here?” Asked Kyoshiro excitedly. He wanted to see his uncle show him some martial arts just like he sees in TV.

Akane immediately frowned at the innocent question. Kasumi seeing her expression decided to intervene.

“Why don’t you two get cleaned up first and let me talk to your auntie for a minute?” Kasumi asked her children.

The two women were left on their own as the two children immediately complied to their mother’s wishes. Kasumi had began to boil water for tea and had asked Akane to join her.

“It has been a long time Akane since you came and visited.” Kasumi pointed out.

“I know Oneechan.” Akane replied a bit sheepishly.

“No need to sound so guilty. I know how hard it must have been for you.” Kasumi said empathetically.

“You have no idea.” Akane blurted out exasperatedly.

“What is wrong Akane? Tell me.” Kasumi asked worriedly.

Akane began to break down in tears before replying.

“Everything.”

Ranma was working out at the dojo. Sweating profusely. He felt like nothing. He felt so numb. He just wanted to feel something. After the talk he had with Akane two weeks ago things have considerably changed. It was then that he had admitted that maybe they were falling out of each other. He saw her deny and protest. But looking at her tear filled eyes he knew she felt the same way.

It hurt to see the truth in her eyes while she lied and protested. Perhaps she didn’t know how she truly felt about him. He knew he loved her, it was hard not love someone you spent most of your life with. But sometimes love just ain’t enough especially without trust. He tried over and over again to make her trust him but in the end it was always in vain. The last two weeks had been like hell. Like purgatory to him. They spoke little between each other.

He had agreed to see a marriage counsellor with her, to see if they can work things out. But even then there was little the Doctor to do to help them. Only they can help each other now. He felt like trying to talk to someone. He wanted to call Ukyou but decided against it. After that little episode with Akane. He feels a bit hesitant into calling her and dragging her into his mess. She was about to get married and she doesn’t need to hear his sob story. He then thought about calling Nabiki.

He tried ringing her at work since she would be at work at this time but Saise, her secretary picked up the phone. Saise had informed him that Nabiki had gone home and was not feeling well. This concerned Ranma. Knowing Nabiki she probably didn’t ring up Kuno so not to bother him. She wouldjust be by herself. Alone in that mansion. No one to take care of her because of that damnable pride of hers. Ranma decided to go and visit her. Making sure she was alright.

Akane and Kasumi talked about Akane’s marriage problem. Akane crying while her sister listened.

“Oneechan I’m so afraid to loose him. You should see him, he barely talks to me! He can’t even bare to look at me!” Akane cried.

“I’m sure you two will work it out. Your love had overcame many obstacles, surely Ranma won’t throw that away.” Kasumi tried to sooth her little sister.

Akane had gradually calmed down when she heard the excited cries of her nephew and niece. Kasumi had began to get worried as she knew trouble will brew.

“Auntie Biki!” Cried out Kyoshiro.

“Auntie Biki!” Cried Himiko as both rushed to their aunt.

Nabiki had a great smile on her lips as she hugged her nephew and niece. She loved pampering her nephew and nieces. Always bringing them presents or gifts whenever she came over.

“I have a surprise for you two.” She told them as she gave them a box of sweets each.

“Cool!” cried out Kyoshiro.

“Arigatou Auntie!” cried out Himiko excitedly.

The two kids lingered on to Nabiki asking her various questions. Nabiki smiled at how nosy and how fast Kasumi’s kids have grown.

“Where’s Uncle Tataywoki?” asked Himiko. Kyoshiro laughed at his younger sister and began to correct her.

“It’s Uncle Tatewaki Miko!” he chided his younger sister.

Himiko just blew her brother a raspberry as a reply which made Nabiki laughed at the two.

“Hello Nabiki.” greeted Kasumi uncertainly.

Nabiki looked up ready to give a heartfelt greeting to her older sister when she froze when she saw the person next to her.

“Hello Kasumi…. Akane…” She hesitated.

“I see you haven’t changed. Your still using money to get what you want.” came Akane’s cold reply as she saw the kids‘ gifts.

Nabiki winced. This was not what she wanted right now. She just wanted someone to talk to. And by the looks of things Akane isn’t prepared to talk to her. In the contrary she looks like she was itching for a fight.

Kasumi looked at one sister to another. She felt the tension in the air thickened. She also saw the confuse looks her children gave their aunts. They had fights before. As siblings they were quite unavoidable part of this seems to have a deeper root. There was now growing animosity between the two. And Kasumi is stuck in the middle.

Kuno could not believe what had happened. In his own office no less! As he began to button up his shirt. His back facing Mariko.

Mariko on the other hand looked utterly pleased with herself and had began to light another one of her cigarettes. She was already dressed except for her hair, now a mess and tussled look, the same as Kuno's. When Kuno was about to try and explain his way out of this catastrophe, she merely walked in front of him and silenced him with a deep kiss.

“Think about it Tate-Chan before you say anything.” she told him before leaving his office.

Kuno swore inwardly as he watched her walk out of his office. Her hips swaying provocatively. He began to swear again as he couldn’t seem to take his eyes off her retreating form.

Somewhere in a dark office a lone figure laughed merrily.

“I will have my revenge Tendo Nabiki. Mark my words I will have my revenge!” The figure laughed.

At the desk was a Folder. The folder was marked as “Yamato Industries Case”. There was also a separate piece of paper which had names written on it. Attorney Tendo Nabiki and Attorney Kinnusuke Kashuoh.

“It’s your turn next Tendo Akane.” the figure laughed menacingly.

Author’s Notes:

Well what do you think? Things are starting to heat up! Should I add more oil to the fire or will kerosene will do? LOL…. Please review…

But first a minor recap:

Ranma and Akane married at the age of 18

The present Ranma and Akane are now 28 (10yrs later)

Tofu and Kasumi married a year after Ranma and Akane got married and has two children. One girl & one boy named Himiko (aged 5) and Kyoshiro (aged 6)

Kasumi is aged 30-31 years old, I’m guessing Tofu to be at least 40

Nabiki and Kuno are both 29 yrs old

And now for my rantings:

What will happen between the confrontation of Nabiki and Akane?

Will Kasumi get caught in the cross fire?

Will Kuno pursue Mariko?

What are Kinnusuke’s plans?

Who is the mysterious figure and why does it want revenge?

Please Review!!

Ja Ne

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