Tenchi Muyo Fan Fiction ❯ Second Time Around ❯ "Nissho's" ( Chapter 2 )
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By: alighthawk 
Anime/Manga: Tenchi Muyo Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 02.12.2005 | Updated On: 02.12.2005 | Pages: 11 | Words: 9.0K | Visits: 199 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Tenchi Muyo Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 02.12.2005 | Updated On: 02.12.2005 | Pages: 11 | Words: 9.0K | Visits: 199 | Status: Completed
*Disclaimer: The main characters in this story are property of AIC, Pioneer, & Viz Comics*Disclaimer:
The main characters in this story are property of AIC, Pioneer, & Viz Comics;
all the others were thought of by me. Any similarities are just dumb luck so
please don’t sue me.
** Author’s notes: This story takes place six months after “Second Chance of a
Lifetime” in which Tenchi and Ryoko have finally found each other. In the last
chapter, Tenchi had finally proposed to Ryoko in NYC and she happily accepted.
Once again, if you haven’t read ‘Second Chance’, then you’ll have no clue to
what’s about to happen in this one…. ENJOY!!
Second Time Around: by alighthawk
Chapter Two: “Nissho’s”
“Mweow?”
Ryo-oki phased herself into the darkened hotel room after a night of hanging out
with the park animals at the zoo. She knew that Ryoko and Tenchi would be out
most of the evening and probably in a passionate mood when they arrive back from
their sightseeing of the city so she decided to make herself scarce and meet
some new friends in Central Park. It was almost noon when she came back and did
not find a soul stirring around. It was then that she smelled the ‘scent’ that
emanated from the closed bedroom door.
<Goodness! They sure went at it last night; even a human could smell that from
the front door! > Ryo-oki shrugged as she scampered over to the sofa and made
herself comfortable. She knew by now that whenever her mistress and lover got
this hot and heavy, something wonderful had happened. Since they still must be
sleeping, the cabbit figured that it would be awhile before she’d find out so
she snuggled between two oversized fluffed-up pillows and slowly dozed off to
slumberland…
Inside the bedroom, two figures were blissfully sleeping on the king-size bed,
lovingly embraced together after a passionate night. Ryoko’s nude body laid
beside Tenchi as her head was comfortably resting on his chest with her right
leg tangled up with his. The pearly white bed sheets were the only things
covering their lower bodies while Tenchi had his arms wrapped around Ryoko. As
the noon sun poked through the drawn in curtains, a small ray of light slowly
made its way to the young cyan girl’s beautiful face; its brightness forcing her
to wake up from the happy slumber she was in.
“Mmmmm…would someone close those curtains? I’m trying to enjoy my beauty
sleep…oh, I forgot where I was.” Ryoko mumbled as she lifted her head and saw
the serene look her lover’s face was showing in his sleep. She snuggled up
closer to his chin as she pulled his right arm that was around her and tightened
it even closer her body; his hand placed between her breasts.
<Oh Tenchi my love, last night was the most incredible night of my life. Even
with all the wonderful places you had taken me on Earth, nothing will ever
compare to what happened to us yesterday. I still feeling tingly after hearing
that you wanted to marry me…I’m-I’m so happy! >
Being so excited was giving Ryoko goose bumps as she rubbed her right hand
across her sleeping lover’s chest. As she started to think about what went on
after they returned from the Empire State building, she started to get aroused
once more…
<And last night, when we came back here…I never knew how much pleasure I can
feel when we made love. Just thinking about it is making me horny again. Last
night was so…so…aw hell, it was definitely the best fuck I ever had! >
The cyan beauty then slid her hand down and lifted up the bed sheet and looked
at Tenchi’s ‘other’ weapon. A girlish grin appeared once again as she tried to
remember how it felt having him in a passionate embrace all night, enjoying
every feeling of his body on and in hers; remembering every movement as she
straddled her legs around his waist and nearly clawing his back as she fell into
a state of ecstasy.
<He definitely has better control with this ‘weapon’ than he does with
Tenchi-ken…> Ryoko smiled to herself, trying not to wake Tenchi up with her
giggling. As she turned her head back towards his chest, she decided that she
wanted to get another taste of her lover as she started to planted small kisses
on his chest and sucked on his right nipple. She tried very hard to not wake him
as her desires began to get her heated up again. As she began to plant more
kisses down along his chest and by his navel, a gentle voice interrupted her
movements as she was heading towards his ‘dormant’ regions…
“Enjoying yourself love? I thought you’d still be exhausted after last night…”
Tenchi playfully asked as he pulled himself up and leaned back towards the
headboard of the bed.
“When it comes to you my sweet, I can never get enough! My morning coffee
couldn’t get me this wired and after last night, I may never come down from my
‘high’…”
“So I take it that you still plan on accepting my proposal?” Tenchi teasingly
asked as Ryoko got up to her knees and threw a pillow at her love.
“Of course I still accept. Remember darling; I’m a bounty hunter and a powerful
one. Once I grab hold of my quarry, I never let go until I collect my reward,
heh-heh…”
Ryoko gave that feline predator look that always had Tenchi leery of what she
had in mind, but this time he was anxiously waiting as she slithered her way on
top of the Juraian prince, each feeling the heat of their warm bodies against
their skin. As she finally met him face to face and clasping their hands
together, she seductively purred into his ears.
“Wanna try to top off last night?” Ryoko seductively suggested as one of her
fangs began to show.
“Well, it would be a shame not to. After all, we are on our unofficial
honeymoon…” Tenchi answered as he led Ryoko’s arms around his neck and moved his
hands towards her rear, trying to get leverage.
“I love you so much Tenchi, you know that?”
“Yes I do and I love you as well. Just the thought of you being my wife makes me
so happy that I can’t even begin to describe how I feel…”
“Me neither. When I left Earth those many years ago, I never thought that I
would ever return to finally be with you always. I once thought that loving you
from afar was enough for me, but now…being here with you like this and knowing
that we’ll be bonded together for always is making me so deliriously happy.”
Ryoko pulled back her left hand so she could admire the beautiful engagement
ring that Tenchi slipped on her last night. If she thought that last night was a
dream, the lustrous diamond that was on her finger was letting her know that
this was real and she would soon be known as Mrs. Tenchi Masaki.
“Oh Tenchi, kiss me you fool…”
“With pleasure my love…”
As the two lovers passionately kissed each other, their bodies entwined with
each other, fate intervened once more…
* KNOCK KNOCK *
“Did you hear something Ryoko?”
* KNOCK KNOCK *
“Just the rapid beating of my heart, now where were we?”
* KNOCK KNOCK *
“Grrrrr…damn it! Doesn’t anyone in this hotel believe in privacy?” Ryoko growled
as she got up and searched for her bathrobe. Seems like the gods loved to play
around with her desires when they were at their utmost, or so she figured.
“Did you put the ’Do not disturb sign’ on the doorknob Ryoko?”
“No Tenchi, I thought you did…”
* KNOCK KNOCK *
“Keeps your shirt on, we’re coming! Now who the hell can it be?”
As the annoyed cyan woman approached the door, Ryo-oki jumped out of the couch,
meowing her whiskers off to have the door opened. Ryoko looked inquisitively at
her cabbit, wondering what’s been making her so excited until she realized what
it was.
“Settle down Ryo-oki, I’m getting to the door! From the way you’re acting I can
only guess who’s out on the hallway.” Ryoko answered as she turned the brass
doorknob and she opened the Victorian styled wooden door, a familiar face was
waiting on the other side.
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“Hey Sasami! It’s about time you showed up!” Squealed out Ryoko as she reached
out to hug the blue haired princess. Despite the passage of time, Sasami had
physically aged slightly that she only appeared to be a young girl of eighteen
or nineteen and not the several hundred years she actually was.
“Ryoko! I’m glad you’re finally awake…I was starting to think you guys were
going to spend the rest of your visit in bed, not that you would be complaining,
heh-heh.” Smiled the young Juraian as she entered through the doorway and
suddenly found herself rushed by a flying furry object.
“Ryo-oki! Take it easy, I missed you too girl! Have you been keeping yourself
out of trouble?” Sasami happily asked as she cradled her favorite cabbit back
and forth until her nose picked up a strong scent…
“Whoa! Ryoko… from the ‘smell’ of things, you guys were certainly busy last
night. I take it Tenchi proposed?”
Ryoko, trying not to be embarrassed from the aroma of lovemaking that had
endured since last night, laid out her left hand and flashed her exquisite
diamond ring that even had Sasami giddy with excitement.
“That’s such a beautiful ring Ryoko. I’m so happy that you are Tenchi are
finally going to get married. To be away from each other after so many years
only to be together once more…I truly believe the fates were with you all this
time.”
“Thanks kiddo, that means a lot to me. Other than Tenchi, I always considered
you my closest friend and believe me, it’s never been easy for me to let people
get close unless I wanted to…”
“And how, pray tell, did I managed to get close to you?” A robe covered Tenchi
playfully asked as he snuck behind his fiancée and wrapped his arms around her,
resting his chin on her left shoulder. ”Was it my charms? My above average
intelligence?”
“None of the above…I just liked your butt that’s all.” Ryoko snickered as Tenchi
gave her a dumbfounded look. “Of course, nowadays I like your other ‘assets’
too…”
“Great, she only loves me for my body and not my mind. I feel so used…” Tenchi
sat back on the couch, feigning distress at the revelation of his lover’s
confession.
Sasami, trying to contain her laughter from the lovers’ banter, sat beside the
Shinto priest as Ryo-oki leaped off and rested on the arm of the sofa. Tenchi
was about to say something until he noticed the attire Sasami was wearing…
“Say Sasami, you’re dressed up all business like. You couldn’t find your regular
royal wardrobe?” Tenchi couldn’t help but admire the different look the Juraian
princess had on today. Instead of the usual Juraian Royal garments, the blue
haired girl had on a formfitting light blue pinstripe suit. With the hem of the
skirt ending just above her knees, a set of matching pumps and her hair pulled
back into a single ponytail, Sasami had the look a corporate businesswoman on
the go. With her girlish looks more defined now, Sasami was as beautiful as her
sister Ayeka, maybe more so due to her outgoing and mischievous ways.
“Yeah, well being an ambassador is a busy job and sometimes that kimono is
downright uncomfortable! I also noticed that when I dressed like this I tend to
get more results with the other UN ambassadors, particularly the male ones.”
Sasami replied as she playfully threw a wink at Tenchi. “What can I say? When my
fiancée sees me like this, he says I look like a Juraian diva; the sexiest thing
he’s ever seen.”
Ryoko stood there for a moment, watching Tenchi and Sasami conversing with each
other. In many ways, the young Juraian girl was the little sister that she never
had. Of course during their stay on Earth the first time, Ayeka would always
fret that her little sister would pick up some bad habits from the former space
pirate. Just picturing those old moments made Ryoko shake her head in dismay,
realizing how long ago those days were.
<So long ago…those happy times at the Masaki house. Just seeing Sasami here
makes me realize how much time we all lost. I know those days ain’t coming back,
but with Tenchi, Sasami and even Ryo-oki, maybe we can bring back that small
piece of nostalgia, if not for a short time. Still, it would be nice to see
everyone again…even Ayeka. Who knows…maybe someday? >
“EARTH TO RYOKO! Hey sweetie, are you still with us?” Tenchi asked as he snapped
his fingers directly in front of his lover’s face to draw her attention.
“Huh? Oh sorry about that…just seeing you guys sitting there and laughing
reminded me of the old days. Sometimes I can’t help myself and wonder what if we
all came back to Earth after beating Kagato? Did you ever wonder how things
would have turned out Tenchi?”
Tenchi gently reached out to Ryoko by the hand and sat her down on his lap with
Sasami looking on. It was a question that dwelled in his mind for many years
until he was able let go of it. His answer was simple…
“I don’t know about you girls, but I had too many sleepless nights thinking
about it. As my grandfather used to tell me, the powers that guide this universe
have their ways of making things work out for the best. We may not like the
results nor be able to understand them, but I like to think there’s a reason, a
purpose of why things happen.
Tenchi gently placed his left hand on Ryoko’s right cheek as she placed her hand
on his chest, “All I know is that in the last seventy years, each of us lived
their lives as we were supposed to lead and in the end we still have each other,
especially you and I Ryoko. Who knows, maybe if all of you girls had come back,
things would had been different and I might have made another choice or maybe if
I had chosen you from the beginning, the others wouldn’t have taken it so
graciously…”
“Ayeka wouldn’t have taken it so well, I can guarantee that…” Sasami said in
earnest, “But it did worked out for the best since she stayed in Jurai and met
Sagami. I think he’s one the few people in the universe that truly understands
her and I have to say that she’s been a great empress as well.”
“And I have to admit that while it hurt like hell to leave you here on Earth
Tenchi...” Ryoko joined in with her thoughts, “I did managed to find the courage
to move on and get my life in order. It’s been nice to move around in the galaxy
in the last fifty years and not having to worry about the law coming after me. I
did all that and still had luck in finding you again…”
“Like I said Ryoko, everything has their place and time in the universe and ours
wasn’t meant to be until now…”
“Oh Tenchi…”
Just as our lovers were about to engage in a kiss, Sasami decided to interrupt
the festivities…
“Uh guys, you think you could control your hormones for the next few hours? It’s
past noon and we are suppose to meet with my fiancée and go to Nissho’s on the
Westside.
“Yeah that’s right! We get to meet the mysterious man who stole your heart.”
Ryoko grinned in anticipation, “But you never talked about him before until now
kiddo, why the big secret?”
“I just wanted to surprise you guys. We had been an item for a few years now,
but we decided to keep things quiet until now.” Sasami answered as her
expression went from cheerful to a slight frown, “Ayeka only knew about it a
couple of years ago. We weren’t too sure what the people’s response would be
back home once they knew a princess from the Royal Family was to marry someone
outside of the noble class.”
Tenchi shook his head in dismay when he heard that. “It shouldn’t really matter
what background he comes from Sasami, as long as he’s a good person and you two
love each other. I can’t believe those noblemen on Jurai are so closed-minded…”
“Believe me Tenchi, they can be. I can assure you that once word gets out and
they find out that you and Ryoko are engaged to be marry, they will really flip
out!”
“C’mon Sasami! Tenchi hasn’t set foot on Jurai since he defeated Kagato.” Ryoko
chimed in, “What difference does it make whom he marries? He’s not the emperor
you know.”
“But he’s considered to be a hero on the planet Ryoko and he’s still is the
direct descendent of Yosho, who was to be the King of Jurai. Image and true
royal bloodlines are still important to those kimono-wearing stiffs!”
Both Tenchi and Ryoko sighed when Sasami finished her comments. Neither of them
couldn’t believe that after so many centuries that an advanced society like
Jurai can still be so backwards in their thinking. As the cyan girl got up to
fetch herself a bathroom towel before taking a shower, she threw in her last two
cents/yen…
“I guess I should be grateful that you didn’t take the throne Tenchi, or else I
would of had to sneak into Jurai and steal you away; although that would have
been challenging.”
“Why do you think I didn’t accept the throne in the first place Ryoko? I may
have royal blood coursing through my veins, but I never felt that way. I just
couldn’t accept a position that I had no clue of handling nor desire to take.
Who knows, I probably would’ve sneaked off with you anyway!”
Everyone chuckled as Ryoko planted a kiss on Tenchi’s cheek and teleported into
the bathroom, leaving her lover and the young Juraian girl to continue their
conversation alone.
“So how did things turn out Sasami? I know Ayeka would have supported you, but
what about the others?”
“When word got out on who my fiancée was the people relented. Otherwise, I
would’ve have eloped for sure…”
“Well you and Ayeka do have that history of running away from home so you’d just
be continuing that age long tradition, heh-heh.” Tenchi laughed as Sasami gave
him a nudge with her elbow. “So when I finish taking my shower and get dressed,
we’ll leave. How are we getting to the restaurant?”
“Kamidake is picking us up. He should be off duty by now…”
“Kamidake? Wow, I haven’t seen him awhile. Is he still your personal bodyguard?”
“Yes, but to me, he’s much more than that…”
“I know…he’s been with you since grandpa released him and Azaka from their
sleeping chambers way back when.”
“I didn’t mean it that way Tenchi…”
“Huh? I don’t get it?”
“You’ll find out so enough…<He may be young again, but I think Tenchi’s still
senile. >Sasami sighed to herself.
*************************************
A half hour later after Tenchi and Ryoko had showered and changed into a fresh
set of clothing; Ryoko with a low cut light pink sweater just low enough to show
off some cleavage, with a snug pleated black skirt that ended just above her
knees with a matching blazer. Tenchi wore a simple light olive sweater over a
pair of black jeans. Sasami told them that the eating establishment wasn’t a
formal one, but the couple didn’t want the young ambassador to be the only one
dressed up.
Just as Sasami checked her watch to see what time it was, a knock came from the
door.
“It must be Kamidake. He’s fifteen minutes late!” Sasami noted as Tenchi went
over to open the door. As Ryoko brought out a plate of carrots from the pantry
to feed Ryo-oki, a familiar voice echoed throughout the living room…
“Lord Tenchi! Ms. Ryoko! It’s been a long time hasn’t it?” Kamidake greeted the
couple as he entered the room. Sasami stayed back by the couch, tapping her
right foot with her arms crossed. Her expression indicating that she was
slightly annoyed with her anointed protector.
“Kamidake! Where were you? You were supposed to be here at 12:30. What kept
you?”
“My apologies your highness, but there was a mix up with the shuttle docking. I
had to wait until the heliport signaled me to land and traffic wasn’t helping
out either, I hope you weren’t waiting long…”
“Nah, we just finished dressing up ourselves so don’t worry about it Kamidake.”
Ryoko assured the knight, “You cut your hair I see…”
“Yes, the princess figured that as long I stayed with her on Earth, that I
should look more like the locals so I took it upon my self to look the part.”
The knight replied as he stood there with the same royal knight attire that he
had those many years ago, along with his battle staff. The only major difference
was his hair that cut to a short, spiky crop and his facial marks that were
missing. The princess deemed that since her protector wasn’t going to be in
battle mode all the time; he didn’t need to scare the local populace with his
war paint.
Ryoko and Tenchi stood next to each other a bit perplexed. As they watched
Kamidake standing in attention a few feet away from Sasami, they couldn’t helped
but noticed the slight smirk on his face, as if something was going on between
the royal and her bodyguard…
“Ok Kamidake, now that you parked the shuttle, is the limo ready to take us to
Nissho’s?”
“Yes Milady, the driver is waiting for us as we speak…”
“Were all your other tasks attended to?”
“Yes your highness, I’m only scheduled to be with you the rest of the day.”
“And when do you get off duty may I ask?”
“As a matter of fact, I’ve been off for the last ten minutes, so my presence
with you is strictly pleasure…”
“Good! Now that we have that settled…CATCH!”
In one swift motion, Sasami ran up to her knight and leaped into his arms,
causing him to land on the carpet floor. However, the impact was soft and the
next thing Tenchi and Ryoko would see are the two young Juraians engaging in a
passionate kiss, totaling ignoring the other couple. Then it hit them…
“Uh, I guess this means that Kamidake is your fiancée Sasami?” Tenchi meekly
asked.
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1:30pm at Nissho’s…
“I gotta say this place ain’t half bad at all Sasami, where did you find this?”
Ryoko inquired as the foursome were escorted to a secluded corner table inside
one of New York’s Posh Japanese restaurants. Sasami explained that the owner of
the establishment is the granddaughter of the world famous Iron Chef and when
the young lady completed her studies in Japan, she decided to try her luck in
running her own place at the World capital. While the occasional celebrity or
athlete would venture in from time to time, their most frequent and favorite
patron was the happy go lucky Jurai Ambassador and her paramour.
“Yohko’s really incredible with her dishes…” Sasami explained as they watched
the waiter poured Sake into their drinking cups, “Once in a blue moon she’d even
let me use the kitchen to see who makes the better Sushi and rice cakes.”
“Guess she gives you a run for the money, eh kiddo?” Ryoko joked as she poked
her chopsticks into the plate of Gyoza. “Of the things I missed so much when I
was away from Earth was your cooking. To this day nobody can make a Miso soup
like you can.”
“Indeed, unfortunately with such a heavy workload the princess rarely has time
to indulge herself in the kitchen these days” Kamidake added.
“What did I tell you about calling me ‘princess’ Kamidake? You know I rather be
called ‘ambassador’ or on this occasion my real name…”
“I apologize darling, but you know it’s a hard habit to break when we’re in
public most of the time…”
“Yeah, but you’re among friends Kamidake…” Tenchi jumped in, “No need to be so
formal around us.”
“That’s right! Why I don’t think I ever called Tenchi or Sasami by their royal
titles since I’ve known them…”
“That’s because my sister says you’re so ill-mannered Ryoko, heh-heh.”
“Oh very funny Sasami…ha-ha, I’m really cracking up.” Ryoko sarcastically
remarked as she stuck out her tongue at the blue-haired Juraian. “When you’re
done laughing at my expense, pass the Nikujaga willya?”
“So tell me Kamidake, when was it that you realized that you were in love with
little Sasami?” Tenchi politely asked as Ryoko motioned the waiter to fill up
the cups with more sake.
Kamidake smiled as he searched back within his mind to the first moment that he
felt his heart yearning to be with Princess of Jurai. Since the day of Ayeka’s
ascension to the throne, it was his duty to protect the younger princess at all
times. He always adored the little girl, but it wasn’t until about twenty years
ago, when Sasami had finished her studies on Jurai that he began to take notice
of the blossoming young woman that she was becoming.
“Being on watch for both Sasami and the Empress Ayeka was a 24 hour job. Azaka
and I barely had our own lives to tend to, much less socializing with others.
When the empress appointed her sister as the new Juraian Ambassador to the UN
council here on Earth, I was assigned to accompany her, much to Azaka’s
disappointment.”
Before Tenchi or Ryoko could ask why, Sasami answered for first, “His video game
tutoring came to an end, but he was getting good after forty years.”
“To be honest, I was quite happy in going along with Sasami to Earth. It gave me
a chance to see the planet and all its wonders and of course to visit you and
your family Tenchi, when time was permitted.”
“Yeah, we had some good times back home when my grandchildren were younger and
Amagasaki wasn’t so busy with work. I remembered Sakuya always had her camera
ready when you guys came by. Little did I know that she would slip a few
pictures to her brother at the Totsu Agency whenever the old man needed some
celebrity shots.”
“Hey, I always wondered where that newspaper got some of those pictures!” Sasami
looked so surprised as she recalled a few times of seeing her face on Page Six
in various publications across the globe. “Your wife was sure sneaky Tenchi.”
Ryoko was starting to feel neglected as the subject of Tenchi’s past life was
being reminisced. She decided to change the subject.
“So guys, when did you exactly fall in love? I mean you two been here for almost
twenty years and only now you guys realize the feelings you have for each
other?”
Sasami waved her hand back and forth, trying to set the record straight, “It’s
like what Kamidake said, we were so busy with our duties on Jurai, plus I had to
establish myself here on Earth that we never had the chance to really know each
other. Even when I took a vacation, it was always on Jurai and the two of us
would split up until it was time to return here.”
Kamidake continued, “It was about nine or ten years ago that the Prin...I mean
Sasami decided to spend her summer vacation here on Earth and asked if I mind
staying with her, otherwise she would have made other arrangements for her
protection. I had no objections and was more than happy to accompany her.”
For the next five years, Sasami would save her free time roaming the Earth with
Kamidake as her companion. She’d only go to Jurai only if Ayeka had requested
her presence or for some other official function and it was during those times
that the Jurai Princess and her loyal knight would share some peaceful and happy
times together. For them, they didn’t see each other as the Royal and her
subordinate or the Ambassador and her protector. They only saw each other as
Sasami and Kamidake, two young people who were discovering each other and
falling in love.
Ryoko was all into the tale as she held Tenchi’s hand. Tenchi was trying to
piece together if at any time he noticed anything between the two young lovers
whenever they visited his home. To his amazement, they kept their secret romance
well hidden.
Ryoko asked another question…
“So who confessed to who first? Was it anywhere special?” Sasami smiled lovingly
at Kamidake as she recalled that clear night in Tokyo when Ayeka paid her last
visit to Earth.
“It was just after Ayeka left with the children. We were both on top of the
Embassy rooftop alone. I was kind feeling kind of blue for some reason. Kamidake
put his hand on my shoulder, asking me what’s wrong. I told him that I was
thinking if I ever would meet someone that will love me as Sagami loves Ayeka;
will I ever have the chance to have children of my own. That was when Kamidake
ask me if…if…”
“Sasami, could you ever love someone who is less than your equal?” Kamidake
repeated those words of five years ago. “Would you be able to love someone who’s
been at your side for long, but has not been able to share his feelings for out
of fear and rejection?”
FLASHBACK…
“What are you saying Kamidake? Are you saying that you love me?”
Kamidake put his head down, afraid to see the reaction on Sasami’s face. Many
countless battles the brave Juraian had encountered and won, but now he was
afraid to face the one thing he cherished the most. He fought with himself to
say the words he’s been longing to say…
“Yes Princess, I do. I know it’s looked down upon on Jurai for any of the Royal
Family to be involved with anyone that is not of noble blood, but my heart will
not let me be silent any longer. These last few years, I’ve been given the
opportunity of getting to know you in ways not even your sister the Empress has
known. I’ve seen you grow up from the brave little girl that helped us in
overthrowing Kagato to a beautiful young woman who has more than adequately
represented our people. Believe me when I say that being here to protect you was
not out of obligation or duty, but a choice of the heart. I’m sorry your
highness for bearing my soul to you, but I had tell you.”
Sasami stood there totally speechless, Never in her wildest dreams had she
envisioned her guardian/protector would profess his love to her. What didn’t
surprise her and unbeknownst to Kamidake, was that the princess had the same
strong feelings for him as well. Her fears of being rejected and problems with
the royal bloodlines had her hesitating as well, but hearing those words coming
out of Kamidake’s lips had her seeing things in ways she never had before. Tears
streamed out of her eyes as she kept hearing the knight’s words again in her
mind.
Kamidake looked up as he saw Sasami crying, her hands covering her face. Drawing
the wrong conclusion, he started to apologize…
“I’m sorry Princess; I have spoken out of place. I didn’t mean to offend you nor
cause you any embarrassment; it’s just I felt…I felt… Forgive me your highness;
I will leave you now and vow never to bring this up again. If you’ll excuse me…”
As the sullen knight turned towards the roof’s entrance, a hand grabbed him by
the arm and turned him around. His was met with the softest pair of sensuous
lips he had ever tasted. As his eyes looked down, he couldn’t believe that it
was Sasami kissing him. Instinctively, Kamidake found himself kissing her right
back, wrapping his arms around her waist as the young princess placed her hands
on the knight’s broad shoulders, drawing him closer to her. After what seems an
eternity, Kamidake reluctantly broke the kiss…
“Your highness! What…”
“Stop calling me your highness! If you really love me, you’ll call me Sasami or
honey, baby, darling or whatever endearing pet names you can think of…”
“But Prin…Sasami! What are you doing?”
“What does it look like I’m doing? The man of my dreams has just confessed his
love to me and I’m returning his affections with a kiss. Geez, you knights may
know about the arts of war, but sometimes I think you’re dense when it comes to
the matters of the heart!”
“So does this mean that you…you…”
“Do I love you? Yes, Absolutely, totally! Just like you, I had been hiding my
feelings for you out of fear, but now that you said it, there’s no need to deny
it any longer…”
“But what about your sister; the other members of the Royal Family? You know
that our pairing will not be looked upon with favor back on Jurai.”
“Ayeka was in love with Tenchi long before she knew that he was the Crowned
Prince of Jurai; if anyone should know how we feel, it’s her. I don’t care about
what they say about us back home Kamidake, I just want to be with you.”
The two lovers embraced each other in a loving hug as the full moon rose above
the Tokyo skyline, their thoughts and hearts isolating them from the rest of the
universe. Problems would arise when word of their new romantic relationship gets
out, but for now the only thing that matter between them was the love that they
once hid from one another had reached full bloom...
PRESENT…
“Not to sound like the blonde bubblehead, but I’m so moved…” Ryoko sniffled into
a napkin as she heard the heartfelt story of her two friends. “At least you guys
didn’t have to wait seventy years to find each other. I’m so happy for you two…”
“Me too. You certainly kept your relationship hidden from everyone pretty good.”
Tenchi added, “Although I’m a little disappointed that you felt the need to hide
it from me Sasami, you thought that I couldn’t keep a secret?“
“We really wanted to tell you Tenchi, but I was afraid Ayeka might of tried to
squeeze it out of you if she suspected anything.”
“She might have tried to squeeze you regardless of the situation Tenchi dear.”
Ryoko whispered as she took a sip of sake.
“I heard that Ryoko.” Tenchi shot back as the waiter brought in the couple’s
order of Okonomiyaki to the table. “Well, I guess it was for the best and since
you’re telling us now, I assume that everybody’s ok with it?”
“Yes it is,” Kamidake replied, “Sasami and Ayeka spent a few days together
talking when we visited Jurai two years ago. The Empress made it clear to the
noble class that we had her blessing and so we’re set for the wedding, which
will be next year. I hope you two will be attending the ceremony, won’t you?”
“Wouldn’t miss it for the world guys! Let’s have a toast shall we?” Tenchi
smiled as the four young people raised their glasses and allowed the young
Shinto priest to say a few words.
“To Sasami and Kamidake…Words can’t convey how happy I am that you two have
discovered the love you have for each other and that you will find eternal
happiness as you take the next step in your lives. Cheers!”
“CHEERS!” All four rang in unison as they tapped their cups together. As they
resumed their eating, Sasami couldn’t help but ask one question to the ‘old
couple’…
“So now that we know when we’re getting married, when do you guys plan on
getting hitched? Hmmm?”
Tenchi and Ryoko looked at each other rather perplexed. Now that they were
officially engaged and already had consummated their love, it never occurred to
them about when they were going to marry.
“Well, considering that lover boy here proposed last night, I guess we can start
planning on the wedding. Have any ideas on when that is Tenchi?”
Tenchi pondered for a moment, thinking when it would be an appropriate time.
Then it came to him…
“How’s about when we get back to Okayama Ryoko?”
“THAT SOON? Are you serious?” Ryoko asked her love as she looked into his
drinking cup to see if Tenchi didn’t drink too much sake. “Don’t get me wrong
babe, I’d marry you in a heartbeat, but isn’t this kind of sudden?”
“Not really Ryoko. We spent the last six months on this ‘honeymoon’ together. We
found each other again and spent more time than I could ever hope for. We know
we love each other and want to spend to rest of our days together, why wait?”
“Well first of all, there’s a matter of telling your family about us? Only your
grandson Kats knows what’s the actual story and he’s hasn’t told your son about
your ‘rebirth’. You got an explanation for that love?”
Sasami threw her two cents/yen as well, “Don’t forget Ayeka and the ‘others’
Tenchi, they might want to come once they know it’s Ryoko you’re marrying…”
“Sorry Sasami, but if I have a wedding, I really don’t want your sister to be
there. Everyone in the gang may have moved on with their lives, but Ayeka and I
didn’t exactly parted in good terms the last time we saw each other. Tenchi has
told me that I need to resolve my differences with her, but until that day comes
I really don’t care to see her and certainly not at my wedding. I know she’s
your sister and all, but I hope you understand.”
Ryoko started to pick her food as she finished talking and for a few minutes
nobody said a word. Tenchi sighed, knowing that while the rivalry between the
former space pirate and princess was a dead issue to everyone concerned, Ryoko
still hasn’t been able to let go of her dislike towards Ayeka even after seventy
years. Sensing the tension around the table, the cyan haired girl tried to
rectify the situation…
“Sasami, I’m sorry for casting a sour mood, but that’s how I feel. Maybe it’s a
best that Tenchi and I just have a quiet ceremony when we get back and we’ll…
“Ryoko…” Sasami softly called out as she reached out and took her friend’s right
hand, “I know that you and my sister never had the chance to make things right
after you left Jurai all those years ago. Believe me when I say that isn’t a
time when your name is mentioned in a our conversations that Ayeka hasn’t
regretted in telling how much she wanted to be friends with you and to thank you
for helping Tenchi in saving her from Kagato. You know I love you like a sister
and if you’re not comfortable in seeing her yet, then it’s ok. Please go ahead
and plan your wedding, with my connections I can help you get ready in no time,
what do you say?”
“Th-Thanks Sasami, I really appreciate that and I love you too ‘little sister’.”
Ryoko said softly as she and the Juraian girl reached across the table to give
each other a hug. As they sat back down, Ryoko leaned over to Tenchi with a
‘thumbs up’ sign to give him the green light for the wedding.
“So we’re in agreement? Great, when we get back, we’ll start planning right away
and Sasami can help you out. Regardless of what my family or friends think
Ryoko; I’m going to marry you no matter what…”
“I know that Tenchi. I just want the wedding to be special and memorable that’s
all.”
“It doesn’t matter how the ceremony will look like Ryoko, the important part is
when you and I look into each other’s eyes and pledge our eternal love to each
other. The only thing I want to remember is when you say ‘I do’, ok?”
“That’s the easy part my Tenchi. I’ve been wanting to say that since I’ve been
back.” Ryoko replied with a wicked smile as she drew close to her love as
pressed her lips softly on to his. As the two stayed drawn to each other.
Kamidake had decided that lunch was just about finished.
“Check please…”
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“So what are we going to do for the rest of the day guys? Got any ideas?” Ryoko
asked as the quartet entered the sleek black limo that was waiting for them
outside of Nissho’s.
“Whatever you guys want to go, I don’t have to be back in session for the rest
of the week so anything goes.” Sasami said as she instructed the driver to head
downtown.
“Well, it’s no big deal on where we go since we’re staying for the rest of the
week.” Tenchi said nonchalantly. “Personally, I can’t wait to get back to the
shrine and see how’s Katsuhito doing, not to mention telling my son that his old
man has reverted to his younger self and plans on marrying his first love. That
doesn’t sound too crazy does it?”
“Ohhh noooo…an eighty-six year old shrine priest whose dying from an incurable
disease gets reunited with his first girlfriend who just happens to be a alien.
Then that same girlfriend helps him rediscover his hidden power source, gets
cured and reverts back to a teenager. To top it off, he runs off on a world tour
with the alien girl without telling his offspring what had happened. Nope,
doesn’t sound crazy to me. Heh-heh.” Ryoko couldn’t help but smirked as she saw
Tenchi scratched the back of his head, wondering how he was going to explain
this to his family. It was a difficult prospect to tackle, but he knew that he
wasn’t going to go through with it alone.
As the limo rolled down West Ave towards the old Ground Zero memorial, Ryoko
pressed the window button down as she poked her head out to feel the wind
blowing past her cyan mane. As she looked out towards the Hudson River to see a
group of geese migrating south along the island, she sighed to herself, knowing
that her ‘honeymoon’ with Tenchi would soon be at an end.
A pair of strong arms wrapped themselves around the cyan beauty as she leaned
back inside the limo. Sasami was busy making some calls back to the embassy.
Kamidake was up front with driver, instructing him on where their next
destination will be. This left our couple alone in their thoughts…
“You think our lives will be anymore exciting than the last six months Tenchi?”
Ryoko asked her lover as she placed her head on his chest, feeling the warmth
from his body.
Tenchi paused for a moment, thinking of something profound to say. As he eyes
pierced out towards the streets of the city, seeing the throng of people milling
about, a thought popped into his head…
“Being with you these last few months has been one of the most happiest times in
my life Ryoko and I wouldn’t trade them for anything in the world…except maybe
when we start living together as man and wife…”
“Oh Tenchi…”
“I don’t know what the future will bring my love, but if I learned anything
during my time with you is that every new day brings endless possibilities. Just
knowing that I’m going to spend the rest of my life with you has the potential
of being an exciting time.
<Good and bad…>, Somehow, I just can’t see my life being boring with you around
Ryoko…”
Ryoko’s golden orbs shimmered as she looked up to her lover’s youthful face,
taking in all of what Tenchi had said. She reached around with her right arm and
pulled his face down to hers and pressed her lips against his. Sasami, realizing
that a tender moment had begun, turned away and continued her phone conversation
as she looked at her love, thinking to herself how lucky she was to have her own
true love.
Ryoko broke off their kiss so she could whisper the words that meant so much to
her…
“I love you my Tenchi…”
“And I love you my Ryo-chan, <And very soon I can say to you ‘my wife’…>
END CHAPTER TWO
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A/N: I know I know…I said about meeting Tenchi’s family in this chapter, but as
I kept typing about S & K, I didn’t want their relationship to sound so sudden.
Remember, while Tenchi and Ryoko are the main characters in this epic, I also
want to show how the rest of the group fared in the last 68 years so there will
be chapters that will have the other characters as the main feature with T & R
helping out to set up the scenes.
Comments from last chapter:
Sophia: Did you like the Sasami/Kamidake pairing kiddo? It was your suggestion
for the Trial, but I thought this was a better fit.
ThunderGod: Pity the idea of a Yankee game didn’t come up before I did this
since I started the story on a November day which is after the baseball season,
but in the next chapter, there will a reference to my beloved Yanks.
Bobr: Thanks again for the tip. Amazing how a subtle change in words can make a
difference.
LedZepFan: If you and TGod want a mentioning in this story, I want to see some
royalties paid out. I figure about 1million Jurai ought to cover it. Lol
Malena: Love that poem Milady. A friend of mine is trying to convince me to go
to this Hispanic poetry theater in Manhattan. It’s something new and has been
receiving great reviews. Your works have inspired me to look into it. I hope
this chapter has answered some of your questions you asked earlier.
WharpT: Sorry, but I haven’t listened to Olivia in years except when I see
‘Grease’ on TV. Was that around the time she sang ‘Please Mister Please?’
Well anyway guys, your reviews are greatly appreciated and I’m try to post the
next chapter ASAP. (Yeah Right.)
Next Chapter: “Meeting the In-laws” (I promise…really)
As always, C&C are welcome. If you want a more elaborate explanation, you can
email me at a.falc@verizon.net
Later, Alighthawk
The main characters in this story are property of AIC, Pioneer, & Viz Comics;
all the others were thought of by me. Any similarities are just dumb luck so
please don’t sue me.
** Author’s notes: This story takes place six months after “Second Chance of a
Lifetime” in which Tenchi and Ryoko have finally found each other. In the last
chapter, Tenchi had finally proposed to Ryoko in NYC and she happily accepted.
Once again, if you haven’t read ‘Second Chance’, then you’ll have no clue to
what’s about to happen in this one…. ENJOY!!
Second Time Around: by alighthawk
Chapter Two: “Nissho’s”
“Mweow?”
Ryo-oki phased herself into the darkened hotel room after a night of hanging out
with the park animals at the zoo. She knew that Ryoko and Tenchi would be out
most of the evening and probably in a passionate mood when they arrive back from
their sightseeing of the city so she decided to make herself scarce and meet
some new friends in Central Park. It was almost noon when she came back and did
not find a soul stirring around. It was then that she smelled the ‘scent’ that
emanated from the closed bedroom door.
<Goodness! They sure went at it last night; even a human could smell that from
the front door! > Ryo-oki shrugged as she scampered over to the sofa and made
herself comfortable. She knew by now that whenever her mistress and lover got
this hot and heavy, something wonderful had happened. Since they still must be
sleeping, the cabbit figured that it would be awhile before she’d find out so
she snuggled between two oversized fluffed-up pillows and slowly dozed off to
slumberland…
Inside the bedroom, two figures were blissfully sleeping on the king-size bed,
lovingly embraced together after a passionate night. Ryoko’s nude body laid
beside Tenchi as her head was comfortably resting on his chest with her right
leg tangled up with his. The pearly white bed sheets were the only things
covering their lower bodies while Tenchi had his arms wrapped around Ryoko. As
the noon sun poked through the drawn in curtains, a small ray of light slowly
made its way to the young cyan girl’s beautiful face; its brightness forcing her
to wake up from the happy slumber she was in.
“Mmmmm…would someone close those curtains? I’m trying to enjoy my beauty
sleep…oh, I forgot where I was.” Ryoko mumbled as she lifted her head and saw
the serene look her lover’s face was showing in his sleep. She snuggled up
closer to his chin as she pulled his right arm that was around her and tightened
it even closer her body; his hand placed between her breasts.
<Oh Tenchi my love, last night was the most incredible night of my life. Even
with all the wonderful places you had taken me on Earth, nothing will ever
compare to what happened to us yesterday. I still feeling tingly after hearing
that you wanted to marry me…I’m-I’m so happy! >
Being so excited was giving Ryoko goose bumps as she rubbed her right hand
across her sleeping lover’s chest. As she started to think about what went on
after they returned from the Empire State building, she started to get aroused
once more…
<And last night, when we came back here…I never knew how much pleasure I can
feel when we made love. Just thinking about it is making me horny again. Last
night was so…so…aw hell, it was definitely the best fuck I ever had! >
The cyan beauty then slid her hand down and lifted up the bed sheet and looked
at Tenchi’s ‘other’ weapon. A girlish grin appeared once again as she tried to
remember how it felt having him in a passionate embrace all night, enjoying
every feeling of his body on and in hers; remembering every movement as she
straddled her legs around his waist and nearly clawing his back as she fell into
a state of ecstasy.
<He definitely has better control with this ‘weapon’ than he does with
Tenchi-ken…> Ryoko smiled to herself, trying not to wake Tenchi up with her
giggling. As she turned her head back towards his chest, she decided that she
wanted to get another taste of her lover as she started to planted small kisses
on his chest and sucked on his right nipple. She tried very hard to not wake him
as her desires began to get her heated up again. As she began to plant more
kisses down along his chest and by his navel, a gentle voice interrupted her
movements as she was heading towards his ‘dormant’ regions…
“Enjoying yourself love? I thought you’d still be exhausted after last night…”
Tenchi playfully asked as he pulled himself up and leaned back towards the
headboard of the bed.
“When it comes to you my sweet, I can never get enough! My morning coffee
couldn’t get me this wired and after last night, I may never come down from my
‘high’…”
“So I take it that you still plan on accepting my proposal?” Tenchi teasingly
asked as Ryoko got up to her knees and threw a pillow at her love.
“Of course I still accept. Remember darling; I’m a bounty hunter and a powerful
one. Once I grab hold of my quarry, I never let go until I collect my reward,
heh-heh…”
Ryoko gave that feline predator look that always had Tenchi leery of what she
had in mind, but this time he was anxiously waiting as she slithered her way on
top of the Juraian prince, each feeling the heat of their warm bodies against
their skin. As she finally met him face to face and clasping their hands
together, she seductively purred into his ears.
“Wanna try to top off last night?” Ryoko seductively suggested as one of her
fangs began to show.
“Well, it would be a shame not to. After all, we are on our unofficial
honeymoon…” Tenchi answered as he led Ryoko’s arms around his neck and moved his
hands towards her rear, trying to get leverage.
“I love you so much Tenchi, you know that?”
“Yes I do and I love you as well. Just the thought of you being my wife makes me
so happy that I can’t even begin to describe how I feel…”
“Me neither. When I left Earth those many years ago, I never thought that I
would ever return to finally be with you always. I once thought that loving you
from afar was enough for me, but now…being here with you like this and knowing
that we’ll be bonded together for always is making me so deliriously happy.”
Ryoko pulled back her left hand so she could admire the beautiful engagement
ring that Tenchi slipped on her last night. If she thought that last night was a
dream, the lustrous diamond that was on her finger was letting her know that
this was real and she would soon be known as Mrs. Tenchi Masaki.
“Oh Tenchi, kiss me you fool…”
“With pleasure my love…”
As the two lovers passionately kissed each other, their bodies entwined with
each other, fate intervened once more…
* KNOCK KNOCK *
“Did you hear something Ryoko?”
* KNOCK KNOCK *
“Just the rapid beating of my heart, now where were we?”
* KNOCK KNOCK *
“Grrrrr…damn it! Doesn’t anyone in this hotel believe in privacy?” Ryoko growled
as she got up and searched for her bathrobe. Seems like the gods loved to play
around with her desires when they were at their utmost, or so she figured.
“Did you put the ’Do not disturb sign’ on the doorknob Ryoko?”
“No Tenchi, I thought you did…”
* KNOCK KNOCK *
“Keeps your shirt on, we’re coming! Now who the hell can it be?”
As the annoyed cyan woman approached the door, Ryo-oki jumped out of the couch,
meowing her whiskers off to have the door opened. Ryoko looked inquisitively at
her cabbit, wondering what’s been making her so excited until she realized what
it was.
“Settle down Ryo-oki, I’m getting to the door! From the way you’re acting I can
only guess who’s out on the hallway.” Ryoko answered as she turned the brass
doorknob and she opened the Victorian styled wooden door, a familiar face was
waiting on the other side.
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“Hey Sasami! It’s about time you showed up!” Squealed out Ryoko as she reached
out to hug the blue haired princess. Despite the passage of time, Sasami had
physically aged slightly that she only appeared to be a young girl of eighteen
or nineteen and not the several hundred years she actually was.
“Ryoko! I’m glad you’re finally awake…I was starting to think you guys were
going to spend the rest of your visit in bed, not that you would be complaining,
heh-heh.” Smiled the young Juraian as she entered through the doorway and
suddenly found herself rushed by a flying furry object.
“Ryo-oki! Take it easy, I missed you too girl! Have you been keeping yourself
out of trouble?” Sasami happily asked as she cradled her favorite cabbit back
and forth until her nose picked up a strong scent…
“Whoa! Ryoko… from the ‘smell’ of things, you guys were certainly busy last
night. I take it Tenchi proposed?”
Ryoko, trying not to be embarrassed from the aroma of lovemaking that had
endured since last night, laid out her left hand and flashed her exquisite
diamond ring that even had Sasami giddy with excitement.
“That’s such a beautiful ring Ryoko. I’m so happy that you are Tenchi are
finally going to get married. To be away from each other after so many years
only to be together once more…I truly believe the fates were with you all this
time.”
“Thanks kiddo, that means a lot to me. Other than Tenchi, I always considered
you my closest friend and believe me, it’s never been easy for me to let people
get close unless I wanted to…”
“And how, pray tell, did I managed to get close to you?” A robe covered Tenchi
playfully asked as he snuck behind his fiancée and wrapped his arms around her,
resting his chin on her left shoulder. ”Was it my charms? My above average
intelligence?”
“None of the above…I just liked your butt that’s all.” Ryoko snickered as Tenchi
gave her a dumbfounded look. “Of course, nowadays I like your other ‘assets’
too…”
“Great, she only loves me for my body and not my mind. I feel so used…” Tenchi
sat back on the couch, feigning distress at the revelation of his lover’s
confession.
Sasami, trying to contain her laughter from the lovers’ banter, sat beside the
Shinto priest as Ryo-oki leaped off and rested on the arm of the sofa. Tenchi
was about to say something until he noticed the attire Sasami was wearing…
“Say Sasami, you’re dressed up all business like. You couldn’t find your regular
royal wardrobe?” Tenchi couldn’t help but admire the different look the Juraian
princess had on today. Instead of the usual Juraian Royal garments, the blue
haired girl had on a formfitting light blue pinstripe suit. With the hem of the
skirt ending just above her knees, a set of matching pumps and her hair pulled
back into a single ponytail, Sasami had the look a corporate businesswoman on
the go. With her girlish looks more defined now, Sasami was as beautiful as her
sister Ayeka, maybe more so due to her outgoing and mischievous ways.
“Yeah, well being an ambassador is a busy job and sometimes that kimono is
downright uncomfortable! I also noticed that when I dressed like this I tend to
get more results with the other UN ambassadors, particularly the male ones.”
Sasami replied as she playfully threw a wink at Tenchi. “What can I say? When my
fiancée sees me like this, he says I look like a Juraian diva; the sexiest thing
he’s ever seen.”
Ryoko stood there for a moment, watching Tenchi and Sasami conversing with each
other. In many ways, the young Juraian girl was the little sister that she never
had. Of course during their stay on Earth the first time, Ayeka would always
fret that her little sister would pick up some bad habits from the former space
pirate. Just picturing those old moments made Ryoko shake her head in dismay,
realizing how long ago those days were.
<So long ago…those happy times at the Masaki house. Just seeing Sasami here
makes me realize how much time we all lost. I know those days ain’t coming back,
but with Tenchi, Sasami and even Ryo-oki, maybe we can bring back that small
piece of nostalgia, if not for a short time. Still, it would be nice to see
everyone again…even Ayeka. Who knows…maybe someday? >
“EARTH TO RYOKO! Hey sweetie, are you still with us?” Tenchi asked as he snapped
his fingers directly in front of his lover’s face to draw her attention.
“Huh? Oh sorry about that…just seeing you guys sitting there and laughing
reminded me of the old days. Sometimes I can’t help myself and wonder what if we
all came back to Earth after beating Kagato? Did you ever wonder how things
would have turned out Tenchi?”
Tenchi gently reached out to Ryoko by the hand and sat her down on his lap with
Sasami looking on. It was a question that dwelled in his mind for many years
until he was able let go of it. His answer was simple…
“I don’t know about you girls, but I had too many sleepless nights thinking
about it. As my grandfather used to tell me, the powers that guide this universe
have their ways of making things work out for the best. We may not like the
results nor be able to understand them, but I like to think there’s a reason, a
purpose of why things happen.
Tenchi gently placed his left hand on Ryoko’s right cheek as she placed her hand
on his chest, “All I know is that in the last seventy years, each of us lived
their lives as we were supposed to lead and in the end we still have each other,
especially you and I Ryoko. Who knows, maybe if all of you girls had come back,
things would had been different and I might have made another choice or maybe if
I had chosen you from the beginning, the others wouldn’t have taken it so
graciously…”
“Ayeka wouldn’t have taken it so well, I can guarantee that…” Sasami said in
earnest, “But it did worked out for the best since she stayed in Jurai and met
Sagami. I think he’s one the few people in the universe that truly understands
her and I have to say that she’s been a great empress as well.”
“And I have to admit that while it hurt like hell to leave you here on Earth
Tenchi...” Ryoko joined in with her thoughts, “I did managed to find the courage
to move on and get my life in order. It’s been nice to move around in the galaxy
in the last fifty years and not having to worry about the law coming after me. I
did all that and still had luck in finding you again…”
“Like I said Ryoko, everything has their place and time in the universe and ours
wasn’t meant to be until now…”
“Oh Tenchi…”
Just as our lovers were about to engage in a kiss, Sasami decided to interrupt
the festivities…
“Uh guys, you think you could control your hormones for the next few hours? It’s
past noon and we are suppose to meet with my fiancée and go to Nissho’s on the
Westside.
“Yeah that’s right! We get to meet the mysterious man who stole your heart.”
Ryoko grinned in anticipation, “But you never talked about him before until now
kiddo, why the big secret?”
“I just wanted to surprise you guys. We had been an item for a few years now,
but we decided to keep things quiet until now.” Sasami answered as her
expression went from cheerful to a slight frown, “Ayeka only knew about it a
couple of years ago. We weren’t too sure what the people’s response would be
back home once they knew a princess from the Royal Family was to marry someone
outside of the noble class.”
Tenchi shook his head in dismay when he heard that. “It shouldn’t really matter
what background he comes from Sasami, as long as he’s a good person and you two
love each other. I can’t believe those noblemen on Jurai are so closed-minded…”
“Believe me Tenchi, they can be. I can assure you that once word gets out and
they find out that you and Ryoko are engaged to be marry, they will really flip
out!”
“C’mon Sasami! Tenchi hasn’t set foot on Jurai since he defeated Kagato.” Ryoko
chimed in, “What difference does it make whom he marries? He’s not the emperor
you know.”
“But he’s considered to be a hero on the planet Ryoko and he’s still is the
direct descendent of Yosho, who was to be the King of Jurai. Image and true
royal bloodlines are still important to those kimono-wearing stiffs!”
Both Tenchi and Ryoko sighed when Sasami finished her comments. Neither of them
couldn’t believe that after so many centuries that an advanced society like
Jurai can still be so backwards in their thinking. As the cyan girl got up to
fetch herself a bathroom towel before taking a shower, she threw in her last two
cents/yen…
“I guess I should be grateful that you didn’t take the throne Tenchi, or else I
would of had to sneak into Jurai and steal you away; although that would have
been challenging.”
“Why do you think I didn’t accept the throne in the first place Ryoko? I may
have royal blood coursing through my veins, but I never felt that way. I just
couldn’t accept a position that I had no clue of handling nor desire to take.
Who knows, I probably would’ve sneaked off with you anyway!”
Everyone chuckled as Ryoko planted a kiss on Tenchi’s cheek and teleported into
the bathroom, leaving her lover and the young Juraian girl to continue their
conversation alone.
“So how did things turn out Sasami? I know Ayeka would have supported you, but
what about the others?”
“When word got out on who my fiancée was the people relented. Otherwise, I
would’ve have eloped for sure…”
“Well you and Ayeka do have that history of running away from home so you’d just
be continuing that age long tradition, heh-heh.” Tenchi laughed as Sasami gave
him a nudge with her elbow. “So when I finish taking my shower and get dressed,
we’ll leave. How are we getting to the restaurant?”
“Kamidake is picking us up. He should be off duty by now…”
“Kamidake? Wow, I haven’t seen him awhile. Is he still your personal bodyguard?”
“Yes, but to me, he’s much more than that…”
“I know…he’s been with you since grandpa released him and Azaka from their
sleeping chambers way back when.”
“I didn’t mean it that way Tenchi…”
“Huh? I don’t get it?”
“You’ll find out so enough…<He may be young again, but I think Tenchi’s still
senile. >Sasami sighed to herself.
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A half hour later after Tenchi and Ryoko had showered and changed into a fresh
set of clothing; Ryoko with a low cut light pink sweater just low enough to show
off some cleavage, with a snug pleated black skirt that ended just above her
knees with a matching blazer. Tenchi wore a simple light olive sweater over a
pair of black jeans. Sasami told them that the eating establishment wasn’t a
formal one, but the couple didn’t want the young ambassador to be the only one
dressed up.
Just as Sasami checked her watch to see what time it was, a knock came from the
door.
“It must be Kamidake. He’s fifteen minutes late!” Sasami noted as Tenchi went
over to open the door. As Ryoko brought out a plate of carrots from the pantry
to feed Ryo-oki, a familiar voice echoed throughout the living room…
“Lord Tenchi! Ms. Ryoko! It’s been a long time hasn’t it?” Kamidake greeted the
couple as he entered the room. Sasami stayed back by the couch, tapping her
right foot with her arms crossed. Her expression indicating that she was
slightly annoyed with her anointed protector.
“Kamidake! Where were you? You were supposed to be here at 12:30. What kept
you?”
“My apologies your highness, but there was a mix up with the shuttle docking. I
had to wait until the heliport signaled me to land and traffic wasn’t helping
out either, I hope you weren’t waiting long…”
“Nah, we just finished dressing up ourselves so don’t worry about it Kamidake.”
Ryoko assured the knight, “You cut your hair I see…”
“Yes, the princess figured that as long I stayed with her on Earth, that I
should look more like the locals so I took it upon my self to look the part.”
The knight replied as he stood there with the same royal knight attire that he
had those many years ago, along with his battle staff. The only major difference
was his hair that cut to a short, spiky crop and his facial marks that were
missing. The princess deemed that since her protector wasn’t going to be in
battle mode all the time; he didn’t need to scare the local populace with his
war paint.
Ryoko and Tenchi stood next to each other a bit perplexed. As they watched
Kamidake standing in attention a few feet away from Sasami, they couldn’t helped
but noticed the slight smirk on his face, as if something was going on between
the royal and her bodyguard…
“Ok Kamidake, now that you parked the shuttle, is the limo ready to take us to
Nissho’s?”
“Yes Milady, the driver is waiting for us as we speak…”
“Were all your other tasks attended to?”
“Yes your highness, I’m only scheduled to be with you the rest of the day.”
“And when do you get off duty may I ask?”
“As a matter of fact, I’ve been off for the last ten minutes, so my presence
with you is strictly pleasure…”
“Good! Now that we have that settled…CATCH!”
In one swift motion, Sasami ran up to her knight and leaped into his arms,
causing him to land on the carpet floor. However, the impact was soft and the
next thing Tenchi and Ryoko would see are the two young Juraians engaging in a
passionate kiss, totaling ignoring the other couple. Then it hit them…
“Uh, I guess this means that Kamidake is your fiancée Sasami?” Tenchi meekly
asked.
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1:30pm at Nissho’s…
“I gotta say this place ain’t half bad at all Sasami, where did you find this?”
Ryoko inquired as the foursome were escorted to a secluded corner table inside
one of New York’s Posh Japanese restaurants. Sasami explained that the owner of
the establishment is the granddaughter of the world famous Iron Chef and when
the young lady completed her studies in Japan, she decided to try her luck in
running her own place at the World capital. While the occasional celebrity or
athlete would venture in from time to time, their most frequent and favorite
patron was the happy go lucky Jurai Ambassador and her paramour.
“Yohko’s really incredible with her dishes…” Sasami explained as they watched
the waiter poured Sake into their drinking cups, “Once in a blue moon she’d even
let me use the kitchen to see who makes the better Sushi and rice cakes.”
“Guess she gives you a run for the money, eh kiddo?” Ryoko joked as she poked
her chopsticks into the plate of Gyoza. “Of the things I missed so much when I
was away from Earth was your cooking. To this day nobody can make a Miso soup
like you can.”
“Indeed, unfortunately with such a heavy workload the princess rarely has time
to indulge herself in the kitchen these days” Kamidake added.
“What did I tell you about calling me ‘princess’ Kamidake? You know I rather be
called ‘ambassador’ or on this occasion my real name…”
“I apologize darling, but you know it’s a hard habit to break when we’re in
public most of the time…”
“Yeah, but you’re among friends Kamidake…” Tenchi jumped in, “No need to be so
formal around us.”
“That’s right! Why I don’t think I ever called Tenchi or Sasami by their royal
titles since I’ve known them…”
“That’s because my sister says you’re so ill-mannered Ryoko, heh-heh.”
“Oh very funny Sasami…ha-ha, I’m really cracking up.” Ryoko sarcastically
remarked as she stuck out her tongue at the blue-haired Juraian. “When you’re
done laughing at my expense, pass the Nikujaga willya?”
“So tell me Kamidake, when was it that you realized that you were in love with
little Sasami?” Tenchi politely asked as Ryoko motioned the waiter to fill up
the cups with more sake.
Kamidake smiled as he searched back within his mind to the first moment that he
felt his heart yearning to be with Princess of Jurai. Since the day of Ayeka’s
ascension to the throne, it was his duty to protect the younger princess at all
times. He always adored the little girl, but it wasn’t until about twenty years
ago, when Sasami had finished her studies on Jurai that he began to take notice
of the blossoming young woman that she was becoming.
“Being on watch for both Sasami and the Empress Ayeka was a 24 hour job. Azaka
and I barely had our own lives to tend to, much less socializing with others.
When the empress appointed her sister as the new Juraian Ambassador to the UN
council here on Earth, I was assigned to accompany her, much to Azaka’s
disappointment.”
Before Tenchi or Ryoko could ask why, Sasami answered for first, “His video game
tutoring came to an end, but he was getting good after forty years.”
“To be honest, I was quite happy in going along with Sasami to Earth. It gave me
a chance to see the planet and all its wonders and of course to visit you and
your family Tenchi, when time was permitted.”
“Yeah, we had some good times back home when my grandchildren were younger and
Amagasaki wasn’t so busy with work. I remembered Sakuya always had her camera
ready when you guys came by. Little did I know that she would slip a few
pictures to her brother at the Totsu Agency whenever the old man needed some
celebrity shots.”
“Hey, I always wondered where that newspaper got some of those pictures!” Sasami
looked so surprised as she recalled a few times of seeing her face on Page Six
in various publications across the globe. “Your wife was sure sneaky Tenchi.”
Ryoko was starting to feel neglected as the subject of Tenchi’s past life was
being reminisced. She decided to change the subject.
“So guys, when did you exactly fall in love? I mean you two been here for almost
twenty years and only now you guys realize the feelings you have for each
other?”
Sasami waved her hand back and forth, trying to set the record straight, “It’s
like what Kamidake said, we were so busy with our duties on Jurai, plus I had to
establish myself here on Earth that we never had the chance to really know each
other. Even when I took a vacation, it was always on Jurai and the two of us
would split up until it was time to return here.”
Kamidake continued, “It was about nine or ten years ago that the Prin...I mean
Sasami decided to spend her summer vacation here on Earth and asked if I mind
staying with her, otherwise she would have made other arrangements for her
protection. I had no objections and was more than happy to accompany her.”
For the next five years, Sasami would save her free time roaming the Earth with
Kamidake as her companion. She’d only go to Jurai only if Ayeka had requested
her presence or for some other official function and it was during those times
that the Jurai Princess and her loyal knight would share some peaceful and happy
times together. For them, they didn’t see each other as the Royal and her
subordinate or the Ambassador and her protector. They only saw each other as
Sasami and Kamidake, two young people who were discovering each other and
falling in love.
Ryoko was all into the tale as she held Tenchi’s hand. Tenchi was trying to
piece together if at any time he noticed anything between the two young lovers
whenever they visited his home. To his amazement, they kept their secret romance
well hidden.
Ryoko asked another question…
“So who confessed to who first? Was it anywhere special?” Sasami smiled lovingly
at Kamidake as she recalled that clear night in Tokyo when Ayeka paid her last
visit to Earth.
“It was just after Ayeka left with the children. We were both on top of the
Embassy rooftop alone. I was kind feeling kind of blue for some reason. Kamidake
put his hand on my shoulder, asking me what’s wrong. I told him that I was
thinking if I ever would meet someone that will love me as Sagami loves Ayeka;
will I ever have the chance to have children of my own. That was when Kamidake
ask me if…if…”
“Sasami, could you ever love someone who is less than your equal?” Kamidake
repeated those words of five years ago. “Would you be able to love someone who’s
been at your side for long, but has not been able to share his feelings for out
of fear and rejection?”
FLASHBACK…
“What are you saying Kamidake? Are you saying that you love me?”
Kamidake put his head down, afraid to see the reaction on Sasami’s face. Many
countless battles the brave Juraian had encountered and won, but now he was
afraid to face the one thing he cherished the most. He fought with himself to
say the words he’s been longing to say…
“Yes Princess, I do. I know it’s looked down upon on Jurai for any of the Royal
Family to be involved with anyone that is not of noble blood, but my heart will
not let me be silent any longer. These last few years, I’ve been given the
opportunity of getting to know you in ways not even your sister the Empress has
known. I’ve seen you grow up from the brave little girl that helped us in
overthrowing Kagato to a beautiful young woman who has more than adequately
represented our people. Believe me when I say that being here to protect you was
not out of obligation or duty, but a choice of the heart. I’m sorry your
highness for bearing my soul to you, but I had tell you.”
Sasami stood there totally speechless, Never in her wildest dreams had she
envisioned her guardian/protector would profess his love to her. What didn’t
surprise her and unbeknownst to Kamidake, was that the princess had the same
strong feelings for him as well. Her fears of being rejected and problems with
the royal bloodlines had her hesitating as well, but hearing those words coming
out of Kamidake’s lips had her seeing things in ways she never had before. Tears
streamed out of her eyes as she kept hearing the knight’s words again in her
mind.
Kamidake looked up as he saw Sasami crying, her hands covering her face. Drawing
the wrong conclusion, he started to apologize…
“I’m sorry Princess; I have spoken out of place. I didn’t mean to offend you nor
cause you any embarrassment; it’s just I felt…I felt… Forgive me your highness;
I will leave you now and vow never to bring this up again. If you’ll excuse me…”
As the sullen knight turned towards the roof’s entrance, a hand grabbed him by
the arm and turned him around. His was met with the softest pair of sensuous
lips he had ever tasted. As his eyes looked down, he couldn’t believe that it
was Sasami kissing him. Instinctively, Kamidake found himself kissing her right
back, wrapping his arms around her waist as the young princess placed her hands
on the knight’s broad shoulders, drawing him closer to her. After what seems an
eternity, Kamidake reluctantly broke the kiss…
“Your highness! What…”
“Stop calling me your highness! If you really love me, you’ll call me Sasami or
honey, baby, darling or whatever endearing pet names you can think of…”
“But Prin…Sasami! What are you doing?”
“What does it look like I’m doing? The man of my dreams has just confessed his
love to me and I’m returning his affections with a kiss. Geez, you knights may
know about the arts of war, but sometimes I think you’re dense when it comes to
the matters of the heart!”
“So does this mean that you…you…”
“Do I love you? Yes, Absolutely, totally! Just like you, I had been hiding my
feelings for you out of fear, but now that you said it, there’s no need to deny
it any longer…”
“But what about your sister; the other members of the Royal Family? You know
that our pairing will not be looked upon with favor back on Jurai.”
“Ayeka was in love with Tenchi long before she knew that he was the Crowned
Prince of Jurai; if anyone should know how we feel, it’s her. I don’t care about
what they say about us back home Kamidake, I just want to be with you.”
The two lovers embraced each other in a loving hug as the full moon rose above
the Tokyo skyline, their thoughts and hearts isolating them from the rest of the
universe. Problems would arise when word of their new romantic relationship gets
out, but for now the only thing that matter between them was the love that they
once hid from one another had reached full bloom...
PRESENT…
“Not to sound like the blonde bubblehead, but I’m so moved…” Ryoko sniffled into
a napkin as she heard the heartfelt story of her two friends. “At least you guys
didn’t have to wait seventy years to find each other. I’m so happy for you two…”
“Me too. You certainly kept your relationship hidden from everyone pretty good.”
Tenchi added, “Although I’m a little disappointed that you felt the need to hide
it from me Sasami, you thought that I couldn’t keep a secret?“
“We really wanted to tell you Tenchi, but I was afraid Ayeka might of tried to
squeeze it out of you if she suspected anything.”
“She might have tried to squeeze you regardless of the situation Tenchi dear.”
Ryoko whispered as she took a sip of sake.
“I heard that Ryoko.” Tenchi shot back as the waiter brought in the couple’s
order of Okonomiyaki to the table. “Well, I guess it was for the best and since
you’re telling us now, I assume that everybody’s ok with it?”
“Yes it is,” Kamidake replied, “Sasami and Ayeka spent a few days together
talking when we visited Jurai two years ago. The Empress made it clear to the
noble class that we had her blessing and so we’re set for the wedding, which
will be next year. I hope you two will be attending the ceremony, won’t you?”
“Wouldn’t miss it for the world guys! Let’s have a toast shall we?” Tenchi
smiled as the four young people raised their glasses and allowed the young
Shinto priest to say a few words.
“To Sasami and Kamidake…Words can’t convey how happy I am that you two have
discovered the love you have for each other and that you will find eternal
happiness as you take the next step in your lives. Cheers!”
“CHEERS!” All four rang in unison as they tapped their cups together. As they
resumed their eating, Sasami couldn’t help but ask one question to the ‘old
couple’…
“So now that we know when we’re getting married, when do you guys plan on
getting hitched? Hmmm?”
Tenchi and Ryoko looked at each other rather perplexed. Now that they were
officially engaged and already had consummated their love, it never occurred to
them about when they were going to marry.
“Well, considering that lover boy here proposed last night, I guess we can start
planning on the wedding. Have any ideas on when that is Tenchi?”
Tenchi pondered for a moment, thinking when it would be an appropriate time.
Then it came to him…
“How’s about when we get back to Okayama Ryoko?”
“THAT SOON? Are you serious?” Ryoko asked her love as she looked into his
drinking cup to see if Tenchi didn’t drink too much sake. “Don’t get me wrong
babe, I’d marry you in a heartbeat, but isn’t this kind of sudden?”
“Not really Ryoko. We spent the last six months on this ‘honeymoon’ together. We
found each other again and spent more time than I could ever hope for. We know
we love each other and want to spend to rest of our days together, why wait?”
“Well first of all, there’s a matter of telling your family about us? Only your
grandson Kats knows what’s the actual story and he’s hasn’t told your son about
your ‘rebirth’. You got an explanation for that love?”
Sasami threw her two cents/yen as well, “Don’t forget Ayeka and the ‘others’
Tenchi, they might want to come once they know it’s Ryoko you’re marrying…”
“Sorry Sasami, but if I have a wedding, I really don’t want your sister to be
there. Everyone in the gang may have moved on with their lives, but Ayeka and I
didn’t exactly parted in good terms the last time we saw each other. Tenchi has
told me that I need to resolve my differences with her, but until that day comes
I really don’t care to see her and certainly not at my wedding. I know she’s
your sister and all, but I hope you understand.”
Ryoko started to pick her food as she finished talking and for a few minutes
nobody said a word. Tenchi sighed, knowing that while the rivalry between the
former space pirate and princess was a dead issue to everyone concerned, Ryoko
still hasn’t been able to let go of her dislike towards Ayeka even after seventy
years. Sensing the tension around the table, the cyan haired girl tried to
rectify the situation…
“Sasami, I’m sorry for casting a sour mood, but that’s how I feel. Maybe it’s a
best that Tenchi and I just have a quiet ceremony when we get back and we’ll…
“Ryoko…” Sasami softly called out as she reached out and took her friend’s right
hand, “I know that you and my sister never had the chance to make things right
after you left Jurai all those years ago. Believe me when I say that isn’t a
time when your name is mentioned in a our conversations that Ayeka hasn’t
regretted in telling how much she wanted to be friends with you and to thank you
for helping Tenchi in saving her from Kagato. You know I love you like a sister
and if you’re not comfortable in seeing her yet, then it’s ok. Please go ahead
and plan your wedding, with my connections I can help you get ready in no time,
what do you say?”
“Th-Thanks Sasami, I really appreciate that and I love you too ‘little sister’.”
Ryoko said softly as she and the Juraian girl reached across the table to give
each other a hug. As they sat back down, Ryoko leaned over to Tenchi with a
‘thumbs up’ sign to give him the green light for the wedding.
“So we’re in agreement? Great, when we get back, we’ll start planning right away
and Sasami can help you out. Regardless of what my family or friends think
Ryoko; I’m going to marry you no matter what…”
“I know that Tenchi. I just want the wedding to be special and memorable that’s
all.”
“It doesn’t matter how the ceremony will look like Ryoko, the important part is
when you and I look into each other’s eyes and pledge our eternal love to each
other. The only thing I want to remember is when you say ‘I do’, ok?”
“That’s the easy part my Tenchi. I’ve been wanting to say that since I’ve been
back.” Ryoko replied with a wicked smile as she drew close to her love as
pressed her lips softly on to his. As the two stayed drawn to each other.
Kamidake had decided that lunch was just about finished.
“Check please…”
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“So what are we going to do for the rest of the day guys? Got any ideas?” Ryoko
asked as the quartet entered the sleek black limo that was waiting for them
outside of Nissho’s.
“Whatever you guys want to go, I don’t have to be back in session for the rest
of the week so anything goes.” Sasami said as she instructed the driver to head
downtown.
“Well, it’s no big deal on where we go since we’re staying for the rest of the
week.” Tenchi said nonchalantly. “Personally, I can’t wait to get back to the
shrine and see how’s Katsuhito doing, not to mention telling my son that his old
man has reverted to his younger self and plans on marrying his first love. That
doesn’t sound too crazy does it?”
“Ohhh noooo…an eighty-six year old shrine priest whose dying from an incurable
disease gets reunited with his first girlfriend who just happens to be a alien.
Then that same girlfriend helps him rediscover his hidden power source, gets
cured and reverts back to a teenager. To top it off, he runs off on a world tour
with the alien girl without telling his offspring what had happened. Nope,
doesn’t sound crazy to me. Heh-heh.” Ryoko couldn’t help but smirked as she saw
Tenchi scratched the back of his head, wondering how he was going to explain
this to his family. It was a difficult prospect to tackle, but he knew that he
wasn’t going to go through with it alone.
As the limo rolled down West Ave towards the old Ground Zero memorial, Ryoko
pressed the window button down as she poked her head out to feel the wind
blowing past her cyan mane. As she looked out towards the Hudson River to see a
group of geese migrating south along the island, she sighed to herself, knowing
that her ‘honeymoon’ with Tenchi would soon be at an end.
A pair of strong arms wrapped themselves around the cyan beauty as she leaned
back inside the limo. Sasami was busy making some calls back to the embassy.
Kamidake was up front with driver, instructing him on where their next
destination will be. This left our couple alone in their thoughts…
“You think our lives will be anymore exciting than the last six months Tenchi?”
Ryoko asked her lover as she placed her head on his chest, feeling the warmth
from his body.
Tenchi paused for a moment, thinking of something profound to say. As he eyes
pierced out towards the streets of the city, seeing the throng of people milling
about, a thought popped into his head…
“Being with you these last few months has been one of the most happiest times in
my life Ryoko and I wouldn’t trade them for anything in the world…except maybe
when we start living together as man and wife…”
“Oh Tenchi…”
“I don’t know what the future will bring my love, but if I learned anything
during my time with you is that every new day brings endless possibilities. Just
knowing that I’m going to spend the rest of my life with you has the potential
of being an exciting time.
<Good and bad…>, Somehow, I just can’t see my life being boring with you around
Ryoko…”
Ryoko’s golden orbs shimmered as she looked up to her lover’s youthful face,
taking in all of what Tenchi had said. She reached around with her right arm and
pulled his face down to hers and pressed her lips against his. Sasami, realizing
that a tender moment had begun, turned away and continued her phone conversation
as she looked at her love, thinking to herself how lucky she was to have her own
true love.
Ryoko broke off their kiss so she could whisper the words that meant so much to
her…
“I love you my Tenchi…”
“And I love you my Ryo-chan, <And very soon I can say to you ‘my wife’…>
END CHAPTER TWO
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A/N: I know I know…I said about meeting Tenchi’s family in this chapter, but as
I kept typing about S & K, I didn’t want their relationship to sound so sudden.
Remember, while Tenchi and Ryoko are the main characters in this epic, I also
want to show how the rest of the group fared in the last 68 years so there will
be chapters that will have the other characters as the main feature with T & R
helping out to set up the scenes.
Comments from last chapter:
Sophia: Did you like the Sasami/Kamidake pairing kiddo? It was your suggestion
for the Trial, but I thought this was a better fit.
ThunderGod: Pity the idea of a Yankee game didn’t come up before I did this
since I started the story on a November day which is after the baseball season,
but in the next chapter, there will a reference to my beloved Yanks.
Bobr: Thanks again for the tip. Amazing how a subtle change in words can make a
difference.
LedZepFan: If you and TGod want a mentioning in this story, I want to see some
royalties paid out. I figure about 1million Jurai ought to cover it. Lol
Malena: Love that poem Milady. A friend of mine is trying to convince me to go
to this Hispanic poetry theater in Manhattan. It’s something new and has been
receiving great reviews. Your works have inspired me to look into it. I hope
this chapter has answered some of your questions you asked earlier.
WharpT: Sorry, but I haven’t listened to Olivia in years except when I see
‘Grease’ on TV. Was that around the time she sang ‘Please Mister Please?’
Well anyway guys, your reviews are greatly appreciated and I’m try to post the
next chapter ASAP. (Yeah Right.)
Next Chapter: “Meeting the In-laws” (I promise…really)
As always, C&C are welcome. If you want a more elaborate explanation, you can
email me at a.falc@verizon.net
Later, Alighthawk