Aeka awoke slowly, blinking out the light that was shining down on her. She quickly glanced at her watch and was surprised to find it was only midnight. "What the-?" she asked aloud, sitting up. "Aeka?" came a small voice from nearby. "I'm scared." Aeka crawled over to Sasami and pulled her close. "It's ok..... I'll call Silver Teardrop..." Aeka murmured into her little sister's ear. "Hey hey! You don't have to get Silver teardrop!" came a voice. "It's only me!" "Washu?" asked Aeka unbelievingly. "Yes yes, Washu... and Mihoshi and Kiyone." "What are you doing here?!" asked Aeka, getting a little annoyed. "Well-!" sang Mihoshi, but Kiyone quickly clamped her hand over her mouth. "Um....We were helping Washu run some experiments! She needed to see how you slept!" Kiyone came quickly. "Well....In that case....GET OUT OF OUR LIVING QUARTERS!!" Aeka bellowed, standing up to reveal she was in a long white nightgown. "Ok..." all three squeaked, and quickly ran out. Mihoshi ran into Tenchi on the way out. "Is everything ok?" he asked, yawning. "Yes, yes, everything's fine." replied Aeka, blushing slightly and pulling the comforter over her curved figure. "Well....ok....Goodnight Aeka, goodnight Sasami!" He hugged Sasami and kissed Aeka on the cheek, then went back to his room. Sasami was giggling. "What's so funny?" asked Aeka, a dreamy look on her face. Sasami quickly stopped laughing. "Nothing!" she replied quickly. "Goodnight!" With that, she pulled her blankets over herself and fell asleep. Aeka lay down as well, but couldn't fall back asleep. She decided to get up and go for a walk around the lake. As she walked, she just thought about things, mainly about how secretive everyone had been lately. They all seemed to be acting rather strange, even Ryo-ohki who would disappear for hours at a time and re-appear with bundles of something or another. Whenever Aeka tried to look at them, Ryo-ohki hissed and spat, and then ran off. She sighed and sat down, letting the gentle waves flow over her small feet. She listened to all the night sounds of summer, and her mind slowly drifted to the summer before. That was the summer when Tenchi admitted his true feelings for her, after having known her at least 4 years. Now he was 25 and she was 23....Earthling years. In reality she was 1,150 but she didn't tell many people that. (AN I figured every fifty years she aged a year, so 50 times 23...u know ^_^) She was startled by a sound behind her, and was instantly on alert. But before she could react, firm arms were around her waist. She opened her mouth to scream, but the figure kissed her to shut her up. She only knew of one person with lips so sweet....her Tenchi. She smiled and pushed back to make sure it was him, and of course, it was. He pulled her back to him, and she snuggled her head under his chin. "What are you doing out here?" he asked, his hot breath stirring her hair. "Oh....just thinking..." she murmured. "Oh Aeka?" he asked, squeezing her tighter. "What?" she asked sleepily, muffling a yawn. "Will you marry me?" "Yeah.......WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY??!!" Tenchi looked at her with a smile. "I said would you marry me?" "YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!" squealed Aeka, throwing her arms around his neck and squeezing as tight as she could without hurting him. Tenchi gently squeezed back. "So.......I guess you are happy?" he asked, smiling into her hair. Her answer was another tight squeeze and a kiss on the lips. He noticed that her delicate body was hot with uncontrolled excitement, her cheeks flushed light pink and her skin warm. After a while she calmed down a bit, and they just sat there holding each other, not saying anything. After a little bit, Tenchi glanced down and noticed she was sleeping, her angelic yet commanding features softened considerably. He stroked her hair and picked her up, taking her back to the house. He met Sasami sitting on the stairs, smiling. "Did you ask her?" she whispered. "Did you give her the ring?" "I asked her." replied Tenchi, gently squeezing Aeka's slender body, "I will give her the ring tomorrow." Sasami nodded happily and helped Tenchi put Aeka in bed. He gently kissed her forehead and went back to his room. The last fleeing thought he had was of the princess...-His princess.
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Ryoko watched Aeka happily
bounding around the house on her perch from the rafters. 'I wonder what's
got her all riled up..' she mused, scowling when she saw Tenchi gently
kiss her. It was true she had only fought over Tenchi with Aeka for the
fun of it. She thought she had loved him, but now... now she knew she was
forcing herself to love him, just so she could annoy Aeka. But she still
felt that tinge of jealousy whenever she saw Tenchi and Aeka together,
exchanging glances that only two star-crossed lovers could share. They
both had someone that was meant for the other. She- she had nobody. 'I
read in a book once, that love can find it's way in the most unlikely paths.
When am I going to find my true love? Will the path be bumpy, or smooth?
With my luck, it will probably be bumpy....'
Aeka looked up at Ryoko.
"Ryoko!" she repeated for the fifth time. "Breakfast is ready! Why aren't
you listening to me?" "Who says I'm not listening to you, Prissy pants?"
asked Ryoko, annoyed that Aeka was yelling at her. "That's the fifth time
I've told you!" Aeka replied, her eyes snapping. "Oh really?" asked Ryoko,
looking surprised in spite of herself. "I didn't know that!" "Obviously."
grumbled Aeka, stalking off. She slammed around the kitchen in anger, making
quite a racket. Tenchi came in to ask what was wrong. "Aeka honey, what's
on your nerves?" Aeka didn't answer, she just kept slamming around and
grumbling. "Aeka..." crooned Tenchi, hugging her from behind. She instantly
relaxed and let out a sigh. "You know, I haven't given you the ring yet."
Tenchi murmured in her ear. She craned her neck around to look at him.
"You didn't actually get me one, did you?" she asked in obvious doubt.
"Of course I did!" He cried, producing a blue velvet box. Aeka gasped as
he opened it to reveal a purple and blue flower made of precious stones
set on a silver band. Tenchi slipped the work of art on her finger, and
kissed her fingertips in the process. Aeka giggled. "Hey Tenchi?" she asked,
looking in wonder at the ring. "What?" he asked, studying her face. "Do
you know why everyone has been acting so odd around me?" "Oh...that!" Tenchi
laughed. "What?" she asked. "They knew I was going to eventually propose
to you, so they were taking measurements, trying to be 'helpful' Sasami
was the only one who knew I had bought the actual ring. Aeka smiled, wondering
how her little sister had kept such a big secret. "How'd you keep her from
spilling?" giggled Aeka. "I promised her she could be flower girl and have
a dress that looked somewhat like yours, and that she can take out her
Jurian head decoration and wear it for the ceremony." Aeka giggled, kissed
Tenchi on the cheek, then waltzed out to the table carrying some trays
of food. Sasami studied her hands instantly and broke out in a huge grin.
"Yay Aeka!" she chortled, grabbing Aeka's hand and waving it above the
table. Everyone, (Except for Mihoshi) Instantly caught on. Ryoko looked
somewhat hurt and jealous, and maybe even a little happy. Kiyone and Washu
broke out into huge grins. Kiyone nudged a clueless Mihoshi and whispered
in her ear, and Mihoshi started clapping. Kiyone grabbed Mihoshi's moving
hands and dragged her off to reprimand her on good manners. Aeka and everyone
else broke down in silent giggles.
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"Tenchi?" asked Aeka, chewing on
the end of her pen. "Hmmmm?" he questioned back, slouched over a long list
of names. "We still haven't chosen the best man." "Brian" said Tenchi quickly,
not even looking up. "Come again?" said Aeka, putting down her pen. "He's
my best friend. I've known him since I was a baby." Tenchi finally looked
up from the paper. "You will like him. I bet you money him and Sasami will
hit it off. Or him and Washu, he's a...... genius." Aeka giggled quietly.
"Have him come before the wedding." "Huh? OH MY GOSH!!!!! I FORGOT!!!!!!"
Tenchi went tearing out of the room, Aeka in hot pursuit. "What?" asked
Aeka, running next to him. "He's coming today!!!" Tenchi yelled. "This
is the time he always visits!!! He lives in the USA so I don't see him
much!" Tenchi grabbed an armload of sheets, Aeka grabbed a comforter and
pillows. They rushed into the guest room, neither talking, both working
in perfect sync. They finished just as there was a knock on the door. Aeka
was the first to run out of the room, Tenchi was straightening the rug.
Aeka reached the door in seconds, with Sasami peeking out of the kitchen.
"Aeka?" she asked, and Ryo-ohki yowled. "Later!" hissed Aeka, smoothing
her ruffled hair. She flung open the door just as Tenchi barreled down
the stairs and slid into Aeka. They were both stunned for a moment, then
the two sprawled on the ground broke out into a fit of giggles. Sasami
instantly rushed to their aid, trying to disentangle their limbs. Ryo-ohki
only added to the mess, trying to grab a carrot from Sasami's pocket. "Ahem"
Aeka looked up. 'That must be Brian.' she thought, realizing her position
and quickly scrambling up. "Come in!" she said, blushing slightly, "You
must be Brian." "Yes I'm Brian, and you are?" Brian asked, looking her
over. "I'm Aeka, and this is my sister Sasami. We live here, along with
Ryoko, Washu, Mihoshi, and Kiyone." Aeka replied, looking around. "Lemme
get Ryoko. RYOOOKO!!!!!" Aeka hollered at the top of her lungs. "GET OVER
HERE!" Ryoko came floating lazily through the wall. Brian's mouth dropped.
Never had he seen such a beautiful girl! Ryoko scowled. The brown haired
boy with glasses that looked Tenchi's age was staring at her, and that
annoyed her. "What are you looking at?" she snapped. The boy blushed and
looked away, Aeka glared at Ryoko. "Ryoko." Aeka's voice, though clipped,
hid a touch of amusement. "This is Brian. Brian, this is Ryoko." Brian
held out his hand and Ryoko took it with doubt. They looked into each others
eyes, and Tenchi tugged one of Aeka's pigtails playfully. "Well, we will
leave you to get to know each other better shall we?" Aeka asked, grabbing
Tenchi's hand and running out the door with him. Ryoko released Brian's
hand and grumbled. "So Bra, tell me about yourself." Ryoko said, floating
up in the air. "First of, my name is BRIAN!" He retorted with vigor. "Ok
Bra." Brian sighed defeatedley. "Can I put my bags somewhere?" "Oh....
let's see... Tenchi and Aeka probably made the guestroom up for you. Here,
follow me." Ryoko headed towards Washu's lab grinning evilly. "No thanks,
I know where it is thank you, and I have a feeling that room is not the
greatest place on earth." Brian started up the stairs. Ryoko flew behind.
"You're right! Mt mother the twelve year old mad scientist lives there!"
Brian shrugged. "Her name is Little Washu right?" Ryoko stopped dead and
stared at him. "How? What...?" Brian sighed. "I'm Tenchi's best friend.
I've heard about all of you, though not Aeka....." Ryoko gasped. "He didn't
tell you about Prissy Pants?" "Man... she sure likes insulting nicknames."
Grumbled Brian, kicking open the guestroom door. "No he didn't tell me
about her, which surprises me." Brian tossed his bags on his bed. "What's
her status in his life?" Brian sat down and started tugging off his shoes.
"Oh....... Well...... She's his Fiance'." Ryoko grinned evilly as he fell
off the bed. "Wha-what?" "I said she's his fiance' Bra!" With that Ryoko
disappeared. "Ok... this is weird. There is a space pirate who can fly,
a mad scientist named Washu, a girl that looks like a princess who is Tenchi's
Fiance', A little girl who does all their cooking, one kooky space police-woman
named Washu, and a serious police-woman named Kiyone." Brian sighed and
massaged his Temples. "Too many girls....."
Ha!!! Chapter 2 on its way!!! Luv
ya all!
Chestnut Wind
