Tenchi Muyo Fan Fiction ❯ Ryoko's Lullaby ❯ Lonely ( Chapter 2 )

Disclaimer: I do not own Tenchi Muyo!, or the Tenchi Muyo! song Lonely Moon. Please don't sue. This is just another depressing fic, to create a depressing sequel. Also, thank you for the reviews.

Author's Notes: This just gives more reason to Ryoko's suicide, and the reactions. I only get to Tenchi, Ayeka, and Ryoko in this fic. I'm thinking about doing one for Ryo-ohki, Sasami, and Washu. I don't know. Review. The song I use in this fic is Lonely Moon, a Tenchi song.

I Am Lonely Like the Moon

[ I am lonely like the moon]

[ You are far away as the earth]

[ Though you say I light your thoughts]

[ Night after night]

[ Soon you forget]

Tenchi dropped to his knees. He couldn't believe it. Yesterday, he had come home from the fields to meet an unusual sight. There was no Ayeka there to greet him. There was no Washu yelling at Mihoshi. There was no Kiyone complaining about Mihoshi. There was no cheerful good evening from Sasami. But the strangest of all, there was no glomping from Ryoko. It was then; he had heard that terrible sound. A loud wailing that rang with grief. He ran as fast as his legs would carry him to the noise. When he reached the sound, he only saw Ryo-ohki. He hadn't seen the blood. Hadn't seen his missing family. It would have stayed that way, except Ayeka had just called his name in surprise. It was then he had taken everything in. He saw the tears. He saw the blood. He saw the body. In his anger and shock, he had blamed Ayeka. Soon after, he felt immense pain as his grandfather struck him. Grandfather then calmly explained what happened, which was too calm for his liking. He couldn't take it, so he ran. He ran deep into the woods to seek refuge. That was where he stayed overnight and into the next day. Now, he was still sitting in that same place thinking through morbid thoughts. " Ryoko, you said you wouldn't leave me. You had promised. Was it so long ago that you would so easily forget? Tenchi slumped down from where he sat.

[We are drifting in this dance]

[ I can feel you circle my heart]

[ Keeping such a graceful distance]

[ So close but somehow apart]

The sun rose brightly, darkening Tenchi's mood even more. " Ryoko had always flirted with him. She always teased. Always tried to push him over the edge. Why did she do it?"Tenchi got angrier by the minute. " Why did she always make him feel guilty? Why did he have to do everything? Why did she pine over him like she did? Why couldn't she be shy like Ayeka? Why am I asking myself this? Why should I care? She did it. I'm not her dad. It's like the world is playing a big joke. Hahahaha Ryoko, very funny. Stop playing around." Tenchi waited. He looked around for the cyan headed woman, but she was nowhere in sight. All he wanted was answers. " I know I care for Ryoko, but do I love her? Tenchi stop it. Ryoko is dead. Stop thinking like she's still alive. It won't matter who you pick now." Tenchi sighed. " Maybe once I did know. I could feel you circle my heart. But, who is You. Maybe, if I knew before, things would be different.

[ Sometimes I cry for you]

[ Knowing you don't want me to]

[ Sometimes I whisper to the stars up in the sky]

[ That I want to find the way to you soul]

[ Kissing the sun when morning comes]

[ You don't seem to count the hours]

[ When we are not together]

A harsh bark of laughter sounds throughout the forest. Tenchi had a glazed look in his eyes, as he muttered to himself. " I know what made her do it. It was me. I didn't mean to do it, but that doesn't matter, now does it?" Tenchi chuckled darkly as he recalled that day two weeks ago…

" Oh, I love you so much Tenchi. Why don't we go get married in space?" Once again, Ryoko was trying to seduce Tenchi. Unknown to her, Tenchi had lost his patience. She was going to experience his wrath. " Oh Tenchi," she purred. That was it! Tenchi turned around, and slapped her. Ryoko's eyes went wide. Tenchi started to rant in mindless rage, while Ryoko, who was in shock, could only listen. " Ryoko, I'm sick and tired of being treated like a toy. You just use me when you please, never mind my feelings. You're always making me go through stuff for your selfish reasons. Everytime, you try to seduce me like some whore. Is that what you are Ryoko? Is that something else Kagato taught you? I want a friend, not my own personal bed toy. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe you just got in the habit of destroying innocent people's lives. Do you enjoy that? Do you enjoy fighting Ayeka everyday for no good reason? I mean, how can you fight for something that's not yours," Tenchi was on a roll now. Ryoko stood shaking as he continued. " What would happen if you killed Ayeka? Would you laugh when her sister screamed in horror? Or would you just finish the job you started and kill her too? Answer me! Oh, not so eager to talk now? Are you mad at Tsunami? Does it make you upset to know one of your victims could one day kill you? Don't look like that Ryoko; you know you've thought about it. I bet you laugh when you think of how you ruined Ayeka's life; don't you?" Tenchi now stared at her. " How dare you ask for my love? You have no right to even claim knowledge of its existence. You …," Tenchi cut himself off. All of his words came back to him as he looked at Ryoko. No longer were her eyes clear. No longer was her face dry. She stood, arms hanging limply to the sides. Her head downcast, with a shadow played across its features. Tenchi's face contorted into one of pure horror. Ryoko quietly phased out of existence…

A day later she had returned, unlike now. She had left for good. Finally, Tenchi gave into the sobs he had been resisting for so long. Ryoko was gone, and it was his fault. Tenchi got up, and started his trek back home. He felt tired and detached. It was as if he felt a part of him was missing. As if he felt lonely. " Ryoko, I know you truly loved me. I'll always remember you…"

[ I've seen that tender fire in your eyes]

[ Yet when I'm gone, you carry on]

[ I float in this emptiness]

[ Till at last]

[ Love returns]

[ With the night]

[ And the lonely moon]

Ryoko p.o.v

[ I am lonely like the moon]

[ Always wanting you to be near]

[ I embrace you till the dawn]

[ Then with a smile]

[ You disappear]

Tenchi. I did love you, and I still do. You cry as if you are guilty, but you only spoke the truth. I understand that the kind boy I saw is not for the likes of me. I am not worthy of that boy's attention. I forced him to become aggressive. I tainted him, and let him know violence. I deserve that harsh boy, who doesn't care. It doesn't matter, because every night I see Tenchi's loving face. Every night he floats through my dreams. But then he leaves me with a smile, and I must face reality.

[ We continue in our dance]

[ There are times I think it should end]

[ But I lose myself in rapture]

[ And we start all over again]

When you had slapped me, I didn't know what to do. I had to go away to think. I decided to pretend it didn't happen. I know your kind nature would cause you to feel guilty. I fought with Ayeka. I played with Ryo-ohki. I ignored Washu. I punched Nobuyuki for being a pervert. I rolled my eyes at Mihoshi. I talked with Kiyone. I played tricks on the wooden guardians. I complimented Sasami. I stayed away from Grandfather, and I flirted with Tenchi. Tenchi tried to apologize, but I wouldn't let him. I turned on my charm, and eventually Ayeka and I fighting drowned Tenchi's apologies out. Everything was like it was before. No one would notice a tiny broken heart on the already dirty floor. Especially not Tenchi.

[ Sometimes I cry for you]

[ Knowing you don't want me to]

[ Sometimes I whisper to the stars up in the sky]

Tenchi… I'm sorry. I couldn't live like that anymore. I couldn't deal with the guilt. I didn't want to hurt anyone. My death should not weigh so heavy. I'm not that important. You know that Tenchi. Just forget about me. I'm just a demon. An evil demon, in an old Shinto story.

[ That I want to find a way to your soul]

[ Kissing the sun when morning comes]

[ You don't seem to count the hours]

[ When, we are not together]

[ I've seen a tender fire in your eyes]

[ Yet when I'm gone, you carry on]

[ I float in this emptiness]

[ Till at last]

[ Love returns]

[ With the night]

[ And the lonely moon]

Ayeka's p.o.v

[ I love the warm emotion you bring]

[ Though there is pain, I don't complain]

[ How you can inspire me]

[ Whenever we're together]

[ Everytime it's like a new song]

[ You move me so]

[ I think you know]

[ I won't even say a word]

[ In your arms, or far from sight]

[ I'll be your light]

[ Like the lonely moon]

I sigh. Tenchi stalked past me without a word. I know he is sorry. It is just not his nature to have vehemence. I shudder as I recall yesterday's events. To see Ryoko like that was terrifying. I want to cry in sorrow, for Ryoko and I were truly friends. I can't cry though, because I must be strong for Sasami….and Tenchi. Washu locked herself in her lab with Ryo-ohki. Mihoshi and Kiyone just linger around, mourning. It is a sad sight. Even Brother seems disturbed. Mr. Masaki hasn't come back from his business trip, so doesn't know. How lucky he is. I feel a tear slide down my cheek. As much as I don't want to, I cry. I break sown and cry, finally. I feel a hand on my shoulder and look up. Washu is looking back at me with serious emerald eyes. They look glazed and empty. I don't think she'll be the same. She walks away. I don't I'll ever be the same. I don't think Tenchi will ever be the same. I do know, I will always be there for him. I will try and be the same light in his life that Ryoko was. I shall pine for him also as Ryoko had done. For I too am…lonely.

[ I won't even say a word]

[ In your arms or far from sight]

[ I'll be your light]

[ Like the lonely moon…]

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Hey, what can I say? I'm putting myself in a pit of depression, just for you. While I'm still stuck down here, send me ideas. Oh yeah! Check out my other story, Vicious Circle, too. Review please. You might have to go back one or two pages to find it, but it's there. I am a Ryoko fan if you don't know. I also like the idea that Ryoko and Ayeka are friends, in a strange way. Uh…guess that's it! Oh, I don't mind if ya flame me. They will only help me write better, so review away. Thanx! Ja ne!