Sixth episode of the Tenchi holiday saga
Author's Note - I know I know....its been a long time since I've
gotten another holiday saga fic up. I've actually
had this one
written since before I'd posted up the fifth one. Well anyway,
I do
not own Tenchi or any of the characters.
On with the show! Oh, and I'll warn you, this one will probably
be the
most boring of the bunch!
There's nothing that can go wrong on this holiday.> Tenchi
thought
happily. The girls can't bug me too much on Father's Day!>
"C'mon Tenchi!
Hurry it up!" Noboyuki called from downstairs.
Tenchi poked
his head out of the door and looked around. He didn't
want any of the girls interfering at all. This was his day with
his
dad and he was going to enjoy it.
Not seeing any
female prescence in the hallway, Tenchi stepped
quietly from his room and tip-toed down the stairs. Like a child
doing
something he shouldn't, he skipped the creaking fourth stair
and made
it safely to the bottom.
Noboyuki had
his back to Tenchi. He was looking out the window with
his hands in his pockets. Tenchi took a deep breath, which Noboyuki
heard. Noboyuki turned around. "Oh! Tenchi, I didn't even hear
you
come down!" he said pleasantly.
Tenchi walked
over to his father, who was casually dressed in a grey
t-shirt and some light windbreaker pants. He had gotten the
day off of
work so he could spend time with Tenchi, which was greatly
appreciated.
"Are you ready
to get going Tenchi?"
"Yeah...sure."
"Did you tell
the girls that we're not going to be here today, so
they don't worry?"
"No....did you?"
"No, you were
supposed to." "Oh....well I didn't." "Well
go tell
them!"
Tenchi groaned.
Oh joy.> "How about we just write them a note
instead?"
Noboyuki rolled
his eyes. "If you want to, but hurry up."
Tenchi found
a pad of yellow legal paper and a pen on a small
couchside table. He sat down, set the pad on his lap, and began
to
write.
Dear Girls,
Dad and I are
going out for Father's Day, so don't be worried that we
aren't there. We may be late as well, so don't wait up!
Tenchi
Tenchi laughed
slightly, knowing that Ryoko and Aeka would probably
have it off over the note. He could pretty much predict the
fight now.
It was always the same old insults, just hiding in different
form. He
didn't know who he felt sorrier for at the moment: whoever got
to the
note first or the innocent bystanders who would have to witness
the
whole thing.
Tenchi carefully
ripped the note from the legal pad and threw it on
the counter where it teetered on the edge. Sasami was sure to
find it
there. He put the pen and pad away and followed Noboyuki out
the door.
They walked
in silence over to the path that would lead them through
the woods and into the main part of the city. It was quite a
long
walk, but Tenchi wasn't complaining. It was quiet and peaceful.
"Well Tenchi,"
Noboyuki began. "Now is as good a time as any to ask
you this."
"Ask me what?"
Noboyuki grinned.
"Which girl you're in love with! Which girl you
plan to marry!"
Tenchi fell
over anime style. "Wh....which girl I'm going to pick?!"
"Uh-huh." Noboyuki
crossed his arms over his chest. "You were pretty
close to choosing around Valentine's Day."
"Who told you
that?"
"Washu."
"Go figure."
"Yet, its a
question that I really wanna know the answer to."
"Dad?"
"Yes Tenchi?"
"What would
you do in my situation?" Tenchi shifted the subject away
from himself for a moment.
Noboyuki's brow
creased with thought, followed by a devilish smile
crossing his face. "Well Tenchi, I would take 'em all! Those
are some
fine women! I don't think I would ever be able to choose!
But,
you're going to haveto choose anyway." he added in an
undertone. "But
why so long?"
"I don't want
to hurt anyone's feelings
or.....rather.....feelanyone's wrath....but....."
"But...?" "I
have um....already um......made my decision." Tenchi
confessed cautiously.
"No way! Really?
You have? Really? Who? Tell me!" Well
give me a
chance to speak.> Tenchi thought.
Tenchi and Noboyuki paused in their
walking for a second. Tenchi leaned over and whispered something
into
Noboyuki's ear.
"Wow! You *did*
pick! When are you planning on telling everyone?"
"Yes I did pick...I
made my decision prior to Valentine's Day. Ijust
didn't want it out in the open yet." "But
when *are* you going to let
it out in the open?" "I'm thinking maybe around
Christmas. It could
be my Christmas present to the girls." (Author's Note - cough
cough
cough cough)
"Ahhhhh, good
idea!"
"So what are
do we doing today?" Tenchi asked, trying to drop the
subject as quickly as possible.
"I was thinking
we could go hang out somewhere you know?"
Tenchi knew
what his father's meaning of "hang out" was, but he
didn't want to ruin his father's Father's Day by saying something.
"Tenchi?"
Ryoko called appearing in the living room. "Tenchi?
Where are you?"
Ryoko searched
the whole house, but Tenchi was nowhere to be found.
She even looked outside, but still no Tenchi. Finally,
she teleported
to the kitchen, where Sasami was cooking breakfast. She
sat down at
the table.
"Oh! Hello
Ryoko!" Sasami said cheerfully.
"Hi Sasami,
have you seen Tenchi anywhere today?"
"No, but he
left a note."
"A note?"
"Yes, do you
want to see it?"
"Sure."
Ryoko replied eagerly.
Sasami picked
up a piece of yellow legal paper off of the counter
beside her. She crossed the room and handed it to Ryoko.
Ryoko's eyes
moved over the paper. Tenchi's handwriting was sloppy.
He must have been in a major hurry.
"Dear girls,
Dad and I are going out for Father's Day, so don't be
worried that we aren't there. We may be out late as well,
so don't
wait up. Tenchi." Ryoko read aloud. "Oh no!"
"Whats wrong
Ryoko?" Sasami asked.
"Tenchi's going
to be gone ALL DAY!"
"What?!"
Asked an alarmed Aeka, walking into the room. Ryoko showed
Aeka the note, but held it with a firm grip. She refused
to let go of
it.
"Ryoko!
You could at least let me hold it while I read!"
"Oh no no!
I'm keeping this note! I found it!"
Sasami didn't
bother to say that it was actually she who found the
note. It would have been pointless because neither girl
would have
heard her.
"Oh no you're
not keeping that note! It says 'Dear girls' not 'Dear
Butt-Ugly DEMONS!'"
"Grrrrr.....you'll
pay for that!"
Ryoko's orange
energy sword appeared and she prepared for battle.
"Not in the
house please!" Washu said, not looking as she came in
and sat down. She was typing on her holo computer.
Ryoko and Aeka
sat across from eachother at the table, giving
eachother evil glares.
"Grrrr...."
"Grrrr...."
Mihoshi and
Kiyone were the last ones to come in. Kiyone stretched
her arms high above her head and yawned.
"Are you and
Mihoshi going anywhere today?" Sasami asked Kiyone once
everyone had started to eat.
"Yes."
Kiyone answered. "We are on the never-ending search for a
job."
"The house is
going to be too quiet today."
"Why is that?"
"Tenchi and
Noboyuki are out for Father's Day and you and Kiyone are
going to be gone."
"But there is
an advantage to this." Washu pointed out.
"And what is
that?" Aeka asked irrtably.
"You and Ryoko
have nothing to fight over today!"
"I'm sure we'll
find something." Ryoko muttered, thinking of the
note.
"We're here!"
Noboyuki announced proudly.
"This is it?"
Tenchi asked, trying hard to hide his disappointment.
"Yep!"
Tenchi looked
up at the sign above him. It had to be a sports bar.>
Tenchi thought sarcastically. I should have known.>
Noboyuki opened
the door and Tenchi followed him in. The
overwhelming scent of alcohol mixed with perfume and cologne
swirled
around Tenchi, filling his nostrils and making him dizzy.
He closed
the door behind him.
Noboyuki scanned
the crowd, looking for a table. After a few
seconds, he found an emtpy one. The two headed over.
The exact moment
they sat down, a hurried looking waitress ran up to
them.
"How can I help
you two today?"
"I'd just like
to start off with some sake." Noboyuki said.
"Okay."
The waitress wrote something down on her notepad. She
looked at Tenchi and her smile drooped.
"Are you over
21?"
"Er..."
"Yes he is!"
Noboyuki insisted quickly. "Yesterday was his 21st
birthday, so I'm taking him out."
"So, you're
his father then?"
"No! I'm
his older brother."
"Oh...okay.
Well then, happy birthday. Your orders are on the house
tonight. So, what would ya like?"
"Just a cherry
coke please."
"Thats all?"
"Yes."
"Okay whatever.
I'll be back with your drinks in a second."
"Dad!
You just told the waitress lie after lie!"
Noboyuki said
nothing.
Tenchi prayed
nothing else would happen. It was already turning out
to be a complete disaster. He just wanted it to be a normal
day with
his father.
What am
I thinking?! Nowadays, a normal day at my house is when six
girls at my house are fighting for my affections!>
The waitress
came back with their drinks. Tenchi nervously took his.
He didn't want to be questioned about his age again.
The table behind
them emptied of people and was immediatly taken by
two young ladies.
Oh no.>
Tenchi thought.
Noboyuki followed
the pair with his eyes. The moment they sat down,
he turned around and looked at him.
Tenhi surveyed
his father's choices. Both girls appeared to be in
their very early twenties. The first girl appeared nervous,
much like
Tenchi. It was easy to tell that this was her first time
here. The
other girl was the complete opposite of the first. She
had a
nonchalant, laid back air about her. She must have been
a regular
here.
"Nanihito!
So glad to see you here!" Noboyuki said.
"Oh hello Noboyuki!
How are you?" the second girl, Nanihito said.
"I'm fine as
always. I see you brought another one of your charming
friends!"
"Oh yes!
This is Amei! Its her first time here, so she's kinda
nervous."
"Ah, most first-timers
are. My brother just turned 21 and this is
his first time here too!"
"What is your
name?" Nanihito asked.
"Tenchi."
"Welcome."
"Uh....thanks
I guess."
Dad must
come here pretty often.> Tenchi thought miserably.
Noboyuki took
Nanihito's hand.
"C'mon Nanihito!
For time's sake, let's go do some dancing!"
"You betcha!"
Noboyuki and
Nanihito walked out onto the small dance floor. An
upbeat tune was playing. Both began to dance enthusiastically.
Tenchi began to become more embarrassed. So did Amei.
"This is my
first time here too." Tenchi said, trying to relieve the
tension that both he and Amei had.
"So I heard."
"Yeah..."
"I don't like
these places very much."
"Neither do
I."
"My sister Nanihito
dragged me here."
"I came with
dad for Father's Day." Tenchi slipped.
"I thought he
was your brother!"
"No, he's not.
And I'm not even old enough of to be here." Tenchi
whispered.
"But....but
he told Nanihito that he was 23!"
Tenchi pressed
his hands against his face. I can't believe he did
that!>
Ryoko sat in
a chair opposite Aeka in the living room. Her eyelids
drooped slightly.
Between the
girls was a table, and on that table, was Tenchi's note.
Ryoko and Aeka
were having a staring contest.
Aeka's eyes
looked bloodshot. She was struggling to keep from
blinking. Her eyes were beginning to water from a piece
of stray
dust. Her vision blurred. She could no longer hold
it....she
blinked!
"You blinked
princess!"
In one quick
movement, Ryoko snatched the note off of the table,
folded it up, and placed it in her back pocket.
"I did NOT blink
you lying oaf!"
"You better
take that back if you know what's good for you!"
Aeka crossed
her arms over her chest and shook her head.
Ryoko smirked.
"If you insist.......we can do it the hard way."
Ryoko's energy
sword appeared once again in her hand. She swung it
around a few times, testing it. Aeka called Azaka and
Kamidake to her
side. They protected her with a forcefield. Ryoko
held her sword
high in the air and plunged it down into the massive force field.
There was a massive explosion as energy met energy.
"He told her
that he was 23?!"
"Yes.......I'm
sorry that I had to break the news to you Tenchi. I
hope it didn't ruin your day."
"Don't worry
Amei. It didn't. Listen, I'll catch you around okay?
I have to get my dad out of here before he causes anymore trouble.
"Okay, but first..."
Amei jotted down her address and phone number on
a paper napkin. She handed it to Tenchi. "Here.
I really enjoy
talking to you Tenchi. I hope we can talk again soon!"
"I'm sure we
will. Goobye."
"Bye Tenchi!"
Tenchi got up
from his seat and moved to the dance floor. It was
extremely crowded. He had to push and shove to get to
Noboyuki and
Nanihito, who were at the center. Tenchi tapped his dad
on the
shoulder.
"We need to
leave."
BOOM! CRASH!
As soon as Sasami
heard the loud noises, she knew what had happened.
She dropped the wooden spoon she was holding and ran through
the broom
closet door that led to Washu's lab.
"Washu?
Washu?!"
"Over here Sasami."
Washu called.
Sasami follwed
Washu's voice until she found her. The small
scientist was typing on her holo computer.
"What is it
Sasami?" Washu asked, without taking her eyes off of the
computer screen.
"Ryoko and Aeka
were fighting again and they broke something."
"Oh brother.
What do they have to fight about today? Lead me to the
destruction.
Washu followed
Sasami out of her lab and into the living room, which
was in ruins.
Aeka was sprawled
on the floor, unconcious. Opposite her, with her
back against the wall, was Ryoko, also unconcious.
"Here we go
again." thought Washu.
"I can't believe
you lied to her dad!"
"I know Tenchi.
Why don't we just go relax at home?"
"Good idea."
Tenchi and Noboyuki
walked the rest of the way in silence.
Washu had just
finished fixing up the living room when Tenchi and
Noboyuki entered the house.
"Hey guys!
Did you have a good day."
Noboyuki nodded,
but Tenchi shook his head. "Barely." he mouthed
behind Noboyuki's back.
THE END
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