Please say you need me

Note to Disclaimers: I do not own Tenchi Muyo. This is my first Tenchi fic so PLEASE be nice with the reviews. Thanx! R&R PLEASE! ~Veisha~

Authors note: The song belongs to me so if you wanna use it, you have to ask me okay? Thank you.

Please say you need me

The wind blew in a gentle breeze through the trees. The silence that dawned over the Masaki household was broken by the creaking of a door and a distinct shout. The Cyan haired woman looked up and brushed a stray lock of hair out of her eyes.

" I'm going to go give Tenchi the cleaning tools to clean the stairs to the shrine." A older man's voice stated.

"Sir..." The woman whispered his name.

The man looked at her. "Miss Ryoko?"

Ryoko looked puzzled. Was that her name? The man had a broom in hand along with a bucket of cleaning tools. Ryoko took a step forward and held out her hand, but suddenly recoiled as if struck. As Yosho raised the broom. Yosho set the bucket and broom down on the stone ground then took a step forward.

"Miss Ryoko, you're awake." He said the words as she took a step back. Her actions surprised him and he shook his head sadly. "That is all very well. Tenchi will be glad to see you."

"How do you know my name? Who were you talking to?Who is...Tenchi?" She asked hesitantly, deciding to go along with that name.

"Ryoko, I was talking to Sasami.You have much to catch up on." He said in a low voice.

"Sasami?!" she gasped. 'Why does that name ring a bell?'

"Ryoko, won't you come in?" A pleasant and happy voice asked.

Ryoko turned and saw a blond woman with blue eyes and a pink sweater on. 'Mihoshi? Why does that name sound so familiar?' Ryoko shook her head. "No thank you , but, if I may ask, who are you?"

"Oh, you don't remember us? Oh yeah! You hit your head on the stairs a three months ago and didn't wake up. But look! Here you are now Ryoko! Come inside." Mihoshi shouted.

"Mihoshi." Yosho said in a calm voice.

"Oops!" Was Mihoshi's response before she darted into the house.

"Miss Ryoko, won't you come inside and stay a while? Meet the family? They have missed you." Yosho said gesturing her inside.

"Uh...sure." Ryoko said following Yosho to the steps.

A gust of warm air washed over Ryoko as she set foot in the Masaki household. She looked around and saw a purple haired woman peeling potatoes and a greenish haired woman sleeping on the sofa. She sat down on the floor by the small table and rested her head on her arms. A short woman with pinkish hair stepped in and set a bowl down in front of her.

"Huh?" Ryoko looked surprised.

"Ryoko, eat up. This will be good for you. You haven't eaten in months." The woman said.

"Thank you Washu." Ryoko said.

"How do you know my name?" Washu asked.

"I uh...I don't really, you just seem very familiar." Ryoko said hesitantly.

"Oh okay." Washu said leaving.

"What is that?" The green haired woman asked.

"That is potato soup Kiyone." The purple haired said.

"Can I have some Ayeka?" Kiyone asked.

"Go get some from Washu. Oh, and tell Sasami that I need more potatoes." Ayeka said.

The one named Kiyone nodded and went to the kitchen. A few minutes later she returned with a bowl of poatoes and a bowl of soup. Ryoko stood and headed towards the door. Ayeka turned to her.

"Where are you going?" She asked.

"I'm sorry. I believe I trouble you miss Ayeka, do I not?" Ryoko asked.

"Well...(yes you do, very much in fact) no. I believe lord Tenchi would rather you not leave Miss Ryoko." Ayeka said watching her carefully.

"Oaky then. I will stay," she said looking upstairs, "but pardon me Miss Ayeka, is there somewhere that I could take a nap? I'm awfully tired."

"Yes. Mihoshi, take Ryoko to her room." Ayeka said. (Good riddance.)

"Thank you." Ryoko said to Mihoshi.

"No problem." Mishoshi responded.

After Mishoshi led Ryoko to her bedroom, she collapsed on the bed. She stared blankly at the ceiling. Is that my real name? Am I Ryoko? She began to feel frustrated and decided to take a nap.

8 hours later...

Ryoko woke to the moonlight shining through her window. She sat up and tiptoed downstairs. The porch light was on, she saw. Curiousity got the best of her and she tip toed to the front window. There sat Tenchi, bare chested, and looking peaceful yet thinking.

Her breath almost caught in her throat. This was the mysterious Tenchi? He was so...beautiful, handsome, and any other words for good-looking she could think of. She took a step forward and caused the wood floorboard beneath her to creak. She gasped and was silent. Unfortunately it was too late. Tenchi had seen her.

"Ryoko..." He trailed in surprise.

"I uh...I'm sorry Tenchi...I bother you sir...I um...I shall go." Ryoko stumbled on the words and began to back away.

"Wait! Ryoko...don't go." He said standing up.

She froze as he crossed to her and enbraced her tightly. "it's good to have you back Ryoko. I was worried." He said.

"Were you really?" She asked quickly, in a tone of sarcasm.

"What? Of course I was. I..." Tenchi started.

"I must go." Ryoko said with a tear in her eye.

Before Tenchi could protest, Ryoko had disappeared onto the roof. Luckily he knew the supposed old Ryoko and went up to the roof to look for her. He found her sobbing silently. Yet, he didn't disturb her. She sobbbed and shook her head.

"Who am I? Is my name Ryoko? Who is Ryoko? Who is Tenchi? Who is Washu, Kiyone, Sasami, Ayeka, and Mishoshi? Who are these people? How do they know me?" She asked herself aloud. "And why, for some odd reason do I feel strongly for this boy...Tenchi? Why do I love him?"

Tenchi froze. He never thought Ryoko loved him, but he always thought she was just bothering him. Allhe wanted to do was comfort her now. While pondering their current situation, Tenchi leaned on a roof shingle too hard. The shingle slipped off causing Tenchi to fall forward and Ryoko to look over at him.

She immediately wiped her tears and went to his aid. She grabbed his arm and helped him stand. "Tenchi, Sir, are you alright?"

"Yes Ryoko. Are YOU alright?" He asked.

Ryoko looked way for a moment then looked back at him with a bright smile. "Yes Tenchi. I am fine. I shall be going to my room. Goodnight."

With those last words, Ryoko disappeared, taking Tenchi along with her. She transported him to his room then left to the roof for one more look at the stars. As she started to pass through the wall, she said very softly, " Looking at the stars makes me wanna be with you...and only you. Somewhere in that galaxy far away, together."

The next morning...

The next morning Ryoko woke to the birds chirping and sunshine flowing through her open window. She sat up, stretched, yawned, and scratched her back. The morning was early. She looked at her clock; the time read 7:30. She still felt tired. Silently, she slipped downstairs and joined Sasami in the kitchen.

"You must be Sasami." She said quietly.

"RYOKO! You're awake! How are you?" Sasami said.

Sasami had not seen Ryoko the day she awoke. She was busy in the kitchen. Ryo-Ooki jumped on the counter and meowed. Ryoko smiled and petted the cabbit. Sasami dashed to the storage, then coming back with a carrot. She thrust it at Ryoko.

"Here. Give this to Ryo-Ooki. She loves carrots." Sasami said.

Ryoko nodded and took the carrot. She quickly fed it to the cabbit and materialized above the lake. The sun was high in the sky, making the the lake beneath her sparkle. She sighed. The scene and atmosphere of the Masaki household seemed all to familiar. The very thought of it being so familiar and yet so far away disturbed her.

"Are you okay Ryoko?"

"Who's there?" Ryoko asked.

"It your mother. Washu." Washu said.

"Where are you? I can't see you. You're my mother?"

"Yes Ryoko. I'm in your mind. How are you today?"

"I...I'm fine. Oh great Washu...or mother...I sense Miss Ayeka does not like me. Why is that so?"

"It is a long story. Come to my lab Ryoko. We can discuss there."

"I'll see you then."

Washu watched from the porch as Ryoko enjoyed the sunlight and day. She sighed. Little did Ryoko know how horrible it would be to find out all her memories. Washu hoped that this Ryoko would love her as a mother and someday be the real Ryoko but still love her.

A couple of hours later Ryoko decided to take a walk in the woods. She found a shady spot underneath a patch of trees and sat down. The peacefullness reached her and she began to sing. Softly at first but then her voice began to echo throughout the empty woods.

Together we drift,
In this milky way
Filled with emotion
Our undying devotion
The feel of your arms
Please don't let me go
Stay with me
As we drift in the stars

I just wanna be with you
In this galaxy far way
Only us together
My only love

You're my life completion
The strenght I need
I find in your heart
With the passion I have
We'll travel to the stars
Across the universe
Past the dippers
We'll stick like Saturn
Always and forever together

I just wanna be with you
In this galaxy far way
Only us together
My only love

Always and forver together...

Tenchi listened as a sweet voice began to drift to his ear. He followe and gasped at who the voice belonged to. Ryoko sat there singing. She sang the last line as she fell into a slumber of happiness and peacefulness. Tenchi went over to her and ran a finger across her forehead. She began to shiver and she let out a small whimper.

"No..no, no no! Please stop Kagato! Please don't kill them!" She shouted in agony.

Tenchi quicly swept her up in his arms and ran back to the house. He burst in, startling Kiyone and Mihoshi who were playing poker. He set her down on the couch and caled Sasami, Ayeka, Washu, and Yosho.

"I need a blanket, cold water, and a washcloth." He said to Sasami, Kione, and Washu.

They ran and brought everything back. Washu watched as he cared for her. She looked at Ayeka. She had turned a little red and had started to walk away. Washu guessed it was from anger and jealousy. Quickly she changed her thoughts to what caused the whole problem.

"tenchi, what happened?" She asked.

"She just started screaming." He said.

"What about?" sasami asked.

"Kagato." Tenchi said queitly.

Ayeka stopped dead in her tracks. "Kagato? Are you serious?"

Tenchi nodded. Washu turned on her heel and went to her lab. The slam from her door startled everyone out of their shock.

"Washu?" Tenchi asked.

She didn't answer even though she heard him. She was going to get rid of Kagato...forever. He had to leave Ryoko alone. She would see to it that it was done. For her daughters saefty and for theirs as well.

Later that night...after the whole fiasco...

"Ryoko..." A voice called out.

Ryoko looked around. She was in a spaceship wearing a sort of silklike gown outfit. the material was cold and clung to her body. She looked around nervously. Suddenly a tall man with dark green hair appeared in front of her. She took a step back.

"Who are you?" She asked.

"Why Ryoko, you don't remember me?" He said walking towards her. "Why, it is me. Kagato."

"Not you. Stay away from me." She said raising her hands in front of her.

"Why, Ryoko, don't you know you belong to me?" He said evilly. "COME TO ME!"

Ryoko was pulled by an unimaginable force to Kagato. He grasped her waist firmly. She struggled and beat his chest with her fists. He smiled wickedly. She didn't remember she had powers, he thought evilly. Now he could take control.

"Ryoko, stay by me." He said.

Something suddenly came over Ryoko and she stopped beating him. "No."

"Then I will have to take you by force." He said.

He pulled her even closer and brought her face closer just until her lips were half an inch away from his. He smiled and spoke. " You will be mine forever." He licked her lips and kissed her.

Ryoko tried to get away but his grasp was too strong. Kagato pulled back and looked into her eyes. Suddenly Ryoko stopped trying to get away. Instead she leaned forward and kissed him. He smiled sinisterly. The brainwashing had been complete. He kissed her back, feeling her arms slide around his neck.

"Kagato, make me your bride." She whispered starting to take off his robe.

He grinned that evil grin and nodded. "Yes Ryoko. I will. Forever."

(Well peeps, what about that? Weird huh? Well I think it is easy to see whats happening here. I'll tell you anyway. Basically, Ryoko has lost her memory and I think you can figure it out. Well thanx peeps! Hope to have the next chapet out soon.)

~Veisha~