Please, Just Call Me Mom

Please, Just Call Me Mom

Washu.

Wha? Aaaahhh! That light, it it's too bright! Turn it off! Turn if off, or at least give me some cool shades to bear the amount of intensity of it.

Washu, I'm serious we have something very important to talk about.

More important than you blinding me with that bright light? I think not. So, if you want to talk to me give me a pair of shades (preferably shaded blue) or tone down your brightness a little so normal people like me can see you. Besides, what could be more important that me turning blind?

Ryoko

Oh, well what about her? And how do you know about my daughter?

You two are drifting farther and farther apart, and it doesn't matter how I know your daughter.

Well, duh! It doesn't take the greatest scientific genius in the world (which is what I am) to figure that out! I'm trying, really I am but she doesn't want me to be a part of her life! I just checked her mind yesterday.

You may have checked her mind, but you didn't check her heart. Her heart and mind are two different things and may be telling her two different things. Washu, you must amend your relationship with your daughter before its too late. You are not only hurting yourselves, but you are also hurting your family.

How? How am I supposed to become a mother to her if she won't let me?

I can't tell you that, but you must try. And with that, the voice along with the bright light disappeared leaving Washu alone in her dream world.

Washu sat up straight in her bed wiping her eyes, and said, "Ryoko, I AM going to become a mother to you and I'll try the best way I know how…Now, it's time to check out your mind and see what your up too.

***

Tenchi woke up woke up Saturday morning feeling great. For one thing Ryoko wasn't hovering just right above him with her bloodshot eyes scaring him to death. And for another thing the peaceful serene morning just promised a good day.

Nothing could possibly ruin such a perfect morning, Tenchi thought contentedly.

"Whaddaya mean, Miss PRISS! I wasn't doing anything wrong!" Bellowed Ryoko while rubbing the sore spot on her arm where Ayeka had grabbed her. "I was just going to wake up Tenchi and tell him that breakfast was ready, so get out of my way!"

I spoke way too soon Tenchi wistfully sighed while preparing himself for the fight that was sure to come.

"Miss Priss?!?!" shrilled Ayeka, "I'll have you know that I am the first princess of Jurai, next in line to be queen! In no way will I tolerate being called a priss, especially by the likes of you! Do you honestly expect me to believe that all you wanted to do was tell Tenchi breakfast was ready?" a vein threatening to pop on her forehead.

"I know damn well who you are and I just want you to know right now that you are on Earth. Sorry to break it to ya hon, but right now you ain't got no status so quit trying to make me feel beneath you, because right now I am above you in every way." Ryoko replied smugly.. "To answer the question you so rudely asked, actually, I was hoping to give him a little…something…sweet if you catch my drift before we came down to breakfast. Because in case you haven't noticed, we're in LOVE!" Ryoko made the last remark levitating above the ground with her hands clasped in front of her, knowing full well what kind of reaction she was going to get out of Ayeka.

Oh no Ryoko, why did you have to go and say that? Thought Tenchi, silently cursing Ryoko. I guess I better go get the tools to patch up the house…and to think I thought today would be a good day.

By now, Ayeka's vein was to the point of exploding and her left eye was furiously twitching. Summoning her logs, she yelled, "Why you demon woman! How dare you defile Tenchi in that way? I am going to punish you severely for that!"

"Bring it on sista! I'm gonna laugh when finally kick you're a-"

"Breakfast is ready!" Sasami intervened in her usual cheerful self, "Guess what Ryoko, I made you're favorite!" Little did she know that she just stopped a horrible fight from brewing any longer. Thank you so much Sasami! Tenchi thought to himself while putting the hammer back in its place.

Immediately, Ryoko extinguished her sword that she had been forming and with a "thanks Sasami" phased into the kitchen eager to eat one of Sasami's delicious home cooked meals, leaving a dumbfounded Ayeka.

"How come you made a favorite dish of that monster woman instead of me? I'm you're sister, we're blood! I thought you loved me!" whined Ayeka.

"That's because I made your favorite dish yesterday" Sasami sweatdropped.

"Oh, hehe well I guess I will be the one to wake up Lord Tenchi for breakfast today," said Ayeka with an evil grin forming on her face.

"There's no need for that Miss Ayeka, I'm already awake, but thanks for thinking of me. Would you like me to walk you downstairs to breakfast?" Tenchi asked warmly, causes a deep blush to rise to Ayeka's cheeks.

"Why thank you Lord Tenchi, I would be honored"

As they entered, the kitchen, they saw that the rest of the family was already there, even Washu. Ryoko was so absorbed in her food that she didn't notice that her long-time rival and the object of her affection had walked in together.

"Come on Tenchi, I saved a seat for you," said Ryoko in between bites.

"Er…well…um," said Tenchi trying to think of an excuse.

"Don't worry, I won't bite," urged Ryoko.

That's not what I'm afraid of thought Tenchi nervously, Hmm…she seems to really be into her food, maybe she won't try anything for now, he contemplated.

"Umm…thanks Ryoko, I'd be glad to," he replied after making up his mind.

"No problem" replied Ryoko, still shoving food into her mouth at an inhumane speed as Tenchi sat beside her.

Ryoko, Washu called telepathically.

What do you want Washu, replied Ryoko darkly.

I saw what you did earlier this morning, and I don't think you should get so much fun out of teasing Ayeka. she replied

And the point of conversation is? Wait! You were poking in my head again? Damnit Washu! Stay outta my head and mind your own damn business. And I can treat Ayeka any way I want! In case you haven't noticed, I'm trying to enjoy my breakfast! Ryoko said throwing some venom into the link, a scowl forming on the space pirate's face.

That is not any way to speak to your mother, Ryoko! Yelled Washu, her anger beginning to flare.

Well, I guess I can talk to you any damn way I please because you are NOT my mother! Now, leave me alone so I can enjoy the rest of my breakfast. You are beginning to spoil my good mood.

Hmph, Washu shot back, and in case YOU haven't noticed, YOU can't taste food so I don't know what you complaining about. As soon as she said the words, she immediately regretted them, especially when she heard Ryoko drop the chopsticks and noticed the look of pain in Ryoko's golden eyes.

At the look on Ryoko's face, Sasami immediately grew concerned and asked, "Ryoko, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with the food I made?" her voice full of worry.

"No, of course not Sasami, you're food always tastes delicious, nothing could ever be wrong with it." The compliment made Sasami blush slightly. "I was just thinking of something," lied Ryoko offhandedly. She resumed eating at a slower pace than before and tried to act as if nothing happened. But Tenchi could see that she was lying and decided to wait until later to ask her about it.

Little Ryoko, Washu began again.

Don't call me that 'MOTHER'!

Fine. Ryoko, I'm really sorry about what I just said. I didn't mean it. It's just that I wish that for once you could call me mom and mean it.

I don't call a person who isn't my mother, 'mom'. If my real mother ever heard that, I'm sure she would be crushed. Sorry, but that is just too weird. That's just like me calling Tenchi 'son.'

Ryoko-

Don't even start Washu

But-

Don't!

Just once, could you please

No!

Call

I said no, Washu!

Me

I'm warning you Washu!

Mom?!?

Damnit Washu I said 'no' and I mean it! I won't call you mom so just leave at that! The scowl appeared on her face as she continued eating.

By now, the whole family was worried about what was going on with Ryoko.

"Ryoko, are you sure you're alright?" asked Tenchi worriedly.

"Aww, how sweet Tenchi! You're worried about me. But don't worry about it. See? I'm alright." She replied, plastering a smile on her face.

"You know Lord Tenchi only asked you because he was worried about what kind of 'plans' you had in store for him!" Ryoko's only response was to stick her tongue out at the princess and mutter something about jealousy.

You're lying to me Ryoko. You say one thing, but you're eyes say another. I don't know what's wrong but I intend to find out! Thought Tenchi determinedly.

Breakfast was drawing to a close and rather peacefully after Tenchi's question and the family was talking about having a picnic later on in the afternoon since it was such a beautiful day.

Meanwhile Ryoko and Washu were not paying any attention to the rest of the family because they were each hurting, for different reasons.

Jeez Washu! Why do you insist on making me call you 'mom'? thought Ryoko, Don't you get it? You were never there for me when I needed you. You let Kagato take me away to harm others…I've lasted this long without and I sure as anything don't need you now!

Oh my Little Ryoko, I love you so much. Why won't you let come into your life? Why won't you let me be your mom, to help you through the good and the bad? Why do you keep pushing me away? I am your mother and I will prove that to you my little Ryoko.

Little Ryoko, please, please, just call me mom.

Don't Washu, we already had this conversation and no, I will not call you 'mom'.

Ryoko, I am not giving you an option anymore. I am your mother and you WILL treat me with respect. You WILL call me 'mom' Ryoko because that's what I am to you. I will not tolerate you calling me Washu any longer. So call me 'mom'! Yelled Washu through the link changing into her adult form.

"Not a chance in hell!" exclaimed Ryoko verbally her anger flaring in eyes. The whole household froze on the spot wondering what could possible wrong with Ryoko, and were equally shocked as to why Washu was in her adult form. Tenchi, the first to recover after the surprise, gently asked Ryoko, "What's wrong with going on a picnic, it's such a beautiful day."

"Huh? What? What are you talking about?" asked a confused Ryoko.

"Well, right before your unladylike outburst, pirate, Sasami suggested that we take a picnic outside for lunch since it was such a beautiful day," sniffed Ayeka haughtily.

Ryoko looked towards Sasami and noticed that tears were beginning to well up in the poor girl's eyes. Immediately, Ryoko phased behind Sasami and wrapped her into a hug. "I'm sorry Sasami, I wasn't yelling at you. I think it would be a great idea for us to have a picnic outside today. Please don't cry." Sasami immediately perked up after a couple sniffs and replied, "It's ok Ryoko, but if you weren't yelling at me then who were you yelling at?"

"Washu and I were having a…disagreement."

"Ryoko, I told you to call me mom," Washu pointed out.

"Oh I'm so sorry mother dearest!" Ryoko responded, sarcasm dripping from her voice. "What are you going to do, send me to my room?" she spat out venomously. "What is up with you Washu? Every time I see you, you want me to call you 'mom' and I tell you every single time, no! Can't you leave me alone? Just leave me a alone!"

"I'm sorry but I can't do that my little Ryoko. I've missed too much of your life already and I can't bear to lose anymore," replied Washu with anguish. "Don't you get it? Damn it Ryoko, I love you! I love you Ryoko and I want to be a part of your life! I want to be your mother!

Silence, nothing but silence was left after Washu's last heartfelt confession.

Meanwhile, the whole family sat in awe, watching the interaction between mother and daughter, waiting for Ryoko's reply.

"Well I'm sorry 'mother', but I DON'T love you and I DON'T want you in my life!" replied Ryoko surprising the whole family yet once again this morning.

"Ryoko!" Washu exclaimed tears welling up in her emerald eyes.

"Stop it!" Ryoko yelled, sending wave after wave of hate, anger, and…pain? To Washu, making her fall to her knees and sobbing uncontrollably. How could you hate me so much Ryoko? She thought

"Damn you Washu! Damn you to the blackest he-"

"Ryoko!" bellowed Tenchi, his face flushed with anger. "How could you do that to Washu? How can you do that to your own mother? That is so cold-hearted and…and…monstrous!

"But Ten-"

Don't even try to talk your way out of this Ryoko! I don't even want to look at you, you…you make me sick!" yelled Tenchi, surprising the others as well as himself, and ran over and wrapped Washu in a hug, letting her cry on his shoulder. By now, tears were chasing each other down Ryoko's cheeks, unnoticed by anyone.

"I'm sorry mom," Ryoko whispered quietly to herself so that no one could hear and phased off.

A/N: Hope ya liked! Please review my story…so, should I continue…I'll only continue if you guys liked it. So please review my story…thanx! Hmm…I'm missing something…oh ya!

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