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Thursday, 9 February 2017

Arcana Heart Fanfiction #13: 10 years into the future

It is winter time. Unlike past winters, Ryoko would visit everyone in Japan. This time everyone is at her home Athens, Georgia. Everyone has gotten older, their lives have changed but one thing is a constant... they are family. Even if they aren't blood related.

Ryokos racing career has progressed greatly. In her 2nd season (age 25) she would do better, score same number of wins (2) but finish higher in points (15th). Her 3rd season (age 26) was again better, with 3 wins (scoring the biggest prize in her career the 1st race of the season, which everyone was there for and scoring her first short track win) and finish 10th in points. In her 4th season (age 27) she would have a fantastic year, scoring 6 wins (sweeping the road courses) and being the points leader going into the last race. However it ended in heart breaking fashion, getting involved in a crash not of her own making. Everyone was there for it and were devastated. However she handled it with class and grace. Perhaps because of it she would win Most Popular Driver but finish 4th in points. In her 5th season (age 28) she would sweep the road courses again but those would be the only wins she would get that year and finish 12th in points. Her 6th season (age 29) would be better, she would again sweep the road courses but add another "Brickyard" too her trophy case and win the season finale. Finishing 7th in points.

Heart, Saki, Maori, Weiss, Scharlachrot have all changed. Kamui is however asleep, waiting too be awaken should the world need her again. Petra is too busy (like usual) too come too America.

Heart has slowed and settled down. Café Aino has become quite popular, spreading through all the corners of Japan and Heart is at the helm of the business. Ryoko has helped her out with any questions she might have and given Heart resources too use. Heart no longer calls Ryoko "Ry-Ry." Just simply "Ry" like some people do. And she doesn't give people nicknames anymore.

Saki is a university student. Studying how too become a teacher. 5 years earlier, Saki pulled Ryoko aside and confessed that Saki had feelings for Heart.... more then friend feelings. Ryoko understood and encouraged her too talk too Heart. Saki did, while Heart understood she didn't view Saki that way. Saki felt better but still had a doubt in her heart. Saki would again confess her feelings too Heart later. They ended up forming a relationship but keep it low key. Only their closest friends know.

Maori is like Saki a university student and is studying Art. Ryoko and Maori are still sisters and as close as ever. Besides her mother, Ryoko goes too Maori for just about anything. She even gives Ryoko a swift kick in the ass when she feels down.

Weiss is basically a normal person now. Her world knowledge and social skills a are fully developed. She works a tour guide for the Japanese government. She toke a shot at the racing world but failed after 1 year but did finish on the podium in one event. And she doesn't call people "Commander" anymore, much too every ones joy. She also enjoys cooking.

Scharlachrot is too a normal person but did it much faster then Weiss. Still calls Weiss "Sophie" but doesn't get upset over others calling her by her real name. Scharlachrot doesn't know what too do with her life but is a part of a heavy metal Japanese band. The band is doing okay but not great. Like Weiss tried the racing world but too failed. A crash made her stop (though it wasn't fatal or violent but it have been if circumstances had been different).

Heart: Ry? What you think of this new product?
Ryoko: Have you done testing?
Heart: Well..... no.
Ryoko: Send out samples, get feedback. If people like it then go forward.
Heart: *happy* Okay.
Schar: I'm amazed how much Café Aino has grown.
Heart: Yeah. Just one day it toke off.
Weiss: Your cooking skills help with that Heart. Plus your personality.
Ryoko: Well my business resources helped too. Maoris art helped promote it. Every cog in the wheel helps push the machine forward.
Saki: A well oiled machine. Heart you have a phone call.
Heart: Kay.

Heart takes the call. While she does everyone goes too the kitchen. Ryokos mother is cooking a traditional Southern American dinner with Japanese flare. Weiss helps out, while Ryoko and Saki set the table.

Ryoko: You and Heart doing okay?
Saki: As good as we can. As best as we can.
Ryoko: Love is love. No matter what form it takes. Your two are still my friends regardless. As long as you two are happy, that all that matters.
Saki: Yeah. You are very open minded and understanding.
Ryoko: Cuz I get it. Others will remain ignorant. But I know you two really well.
*Saki warmly smiles*

They finish setting the table. Saki goes too make a variety of drinks, while Ryoko goes too Scharlachrot.

Ryoko: You doing alright?
Schar: Hm? Yeah.
Ryoko: You seem distracted.
Schar: Yeah.
Ryoko: You can talk too me Schar.
Schar: I want more from my life, as artificially created as it is. I want something I enjoy and that I can do for a while.
Ryoko: Band life isn't good enough?
Schar: I enjoy it but I want more.
Ryoko: You seem too enjoy driving. Have your tried Automotive Journalism?
Schar: *innocent* Well...... no.
Ryoko: You enjoy driving my truck. Have a shit eating grin every time. There is a classes you can take.
Schar: *innocent* There.... is?
Ryoko: Have too get a degree but it is worth a shot. Got time.
Schar: *innocent* O..... okay.
Ryoko: Think about it Schar.

Ryoko leaves Schar too stew and goes visits Maori in the living room.

Maori: Oh hello.
Ryoko: Hey.
Maori: You have a wonderful home.
Ryoko: Thanks. Mom and Dad had it built. She lives here most of the time.
Maori: Your mom reminds me of my mom.
Ryoko: She can be your mom too ya know? Mom is that way. She help anyone she can.
Maori: Oh I know. She has helped us all. I feel she views us all as her children.
Ryoko: *wink* That I my ma for ya.

Heart returns from her phone call.

Maori: What was that about?
Heart: An invester wanted too buy us out and take Café Aino international. I said no.
Maori: *sigh* Good.
Ryoko: It has only been a few years since you have expanded. Doing that could have blown up in your face. Wait some more for something like that.
Heart: I will, don't worry.

By this time dinner is ready. With the table set, everything is setup buffet style with fried chicken, smoked ham, hot links, potato salad, macaroni salad, mash potatoes (normal and sweet), gravy, corn, salad and a variety of drinks (beer, wine, tea, pop and flavored water). Everyone sits down, holds hands and Ryoko gives prayer.

Ryoko: Thank you God for this moment. Thank you for the food before us. Bless it so that we may grow stronger, wiser and more understanding. Thank you for the family with me here today, whom bless me with the strength and love too continue forward. And....... *sniffle* for those who are no longer here with us.

Heart and her mother squeeze her hands. Ryoko acknowledges them in her own way. Her prayer finished everyone puts their hands together and says "Thank you for the meal." And dig in. They chat about a bunch of topics. What was supposed too an hour long dinner turned into a 4 hour long dinner. Everyone is full of tasty food, a bit tipsy and tired.

Weiss: I can't move.
Schar: I think this chair is going too break.
Ryoko: You break it or buy it Schar.
*Heart groans*
Saki: What Heart said.
Maori: I'll be training for weeks just too work this off.
Ryoko: Eh. I think this is one of those times that it shouldn't matter. "Laugh and grow fat."
Schar: Sophie drank all the flavored water.
Weiss: Only one flavor Scharlachrot.
Maori: Ryoko had 3 beers.
Ryoko: I know my limit guys. Ice water for me from now on. Heart ate all the friend chicken and drank all the pop.
*Heart groans*
Saki: I think that means "yeah I did but regret nothing."
Weiss: Scharlachrot had a little of everything.
Schar: *innocent* Well i'm not picky..... just wanted too taste everything.
Ryoko: You didn't eat much Saki...
Saki: Heart ate everything I wanted too eat...
Ryoko: *leer* Are you dieting?
Saki: *looks away* No.... i'm not.
*Heart groans*
Ryoko: I think Heart agrees Saki.
*Saki blushes from embarrassment and doesn't say anything.*
Ryoko: *leer*
Schar: *smirk*
Weiss: *smile*
Maori: *happy*
Saki: *flustered* What!? Stop staring at me!!!
Heart: *yawn* Its okay Saki. *stretch* Your butt still looks good.... zzzzzzzzZZZZZZzzzzzzzzZZZZ

*Sakis face turns a deep red shade and becomes greatly flustered. So much so she storms out of the kitchen and down too the basement too cool off*

Ryoko: Well done Heart.
Schar: *smirk* Well done indeed.
Weiss: She isn't fat. Her shape is fine.
Heart: zzzzzzZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZ.
Maori: I don't think Heart meant it that way.
Schar: *smirk* I think she did. *innocent* I wish I had her ass.
Ryoko: (I think we all wish we had someone elses ass or boobs. Sometimes I hate being a girl.)

While Heart Z's off her epic fest and Saki cools off in the basement, everyone else cleans up and then chills in the living room watching TV. Saki eventually comes up and joins everyone. Temptation almost gets the better Scharlachrot as she would have started teasing Saki but Heart wakes up and talks with everyone. Before anyone notices it is midnight.

Ryoko: We should all get some sleep. You guys have a flight in the afternoon.
Weiss: Who is taking what?
Schar: Couch is mine.
Heart: Me and Saki have the basement couch.
Maori: I'll take the inflatable bed.
Weiss: Well the love seat seems like it is mine.
Ryoko: Wish we had more beds but it seems you guys are okay with everything.

Everyone soon is ready for some Zs. While Heart and Saki get comfy Ryoko warns them of "horse play." That is if she hears "horse play" she will "throw them out in the snow so they can horse around." Saki promises be quiet, Heart isn't so forth coming so Ryoko is more "persuasive." With her point across, Heart and Saki settle in as does everyone else. In the morning Ryoko and her mother wake up early and ready a big breakfast for everyone... Southern style. Eggs, sasusage, ham, bacon, grits, milk, orange juice and coffee. Much like the dinner the night before everyone finishes everything. Ryoko and her mother would drive everyone too the airport, bid them fair well and watch them depart.

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