She felt a puff of air leave her mouth as she stared into the dark void before her. She was nervous, no she was afraid. A fear was engulfing her and all she could bring herself to do was breath.

"You no longer exist," whispered a voice so softly it could have been mistaken for the wind. The floor suddenly jerked and she felt herself falling. Despite the fear of the moment she knew this sensation was all to familiar. Her next action was always the same, her right arm rose above her as she reach for the air. Someone she thought as air continued to fly past her. Someone please—

Sasami jolted awake with a gasp for air. The familiar appearance of her large room slowly piecing together as her eyes adjusted to the darkness. She had returned to Jurai for the coronation of her eldest sister Ayeka, who would be crowned the new queen of her people. She realized her hand was outstretched as if she has been reaching for something or someone. She sat it down beside her, still gazing into the room before her. Almost a year had passed since her 710th birthday and since that day she would awaken in the middle of night, unable to recall anything that she had dreamed. Her 711th birthday would be in five days. One day before Ayeka's crowning.

A large snort caused Sasami to jump. In the far right corner slept the fearsome space pirate Ryoko who at that moment was a bit more comical than terrifying. Even though the snoring women would deny it vehemently, she had traveled across the stars to give Ayeka her support. Sasami smiled at the woman, even though her sister and Ryoko were always at odds it was clear to everyone the two girls were the best of friends. Another loud grunt broke what had felt like a suffocating silence in room. Sasami giggled and slid herself onto the floor. With as much caution as a small bunny she tiptoed towards the door and the out of the room. Ryoko didn't seem to take notice as she simply rolled unto her back legs spread in an not so lady like position. Sasami smiled as she softy pulled the door closed behind her, a soft click letting her know that it was secure. Her time on earth had cause her to change small things in her space on Jurai. Her hinged door being on of them.

Jurai's wind blew steadily against Sasami as she stared into the open field in front of her. Ayeka's coronation would be in the land outside of the castle amongst the people. It was their approval that mattered the most when selecting the next in line to rule. However, Sasami had no doubts her sister would become a most brilliant queen. Sasami made her way towards the region tree of life. She paused several feet away from the pool of water surrounding the tree. She knew staring back at her would not be herself, but Tsunami. Though many years had passed since she had assimilated with her, she preferred to not think about it. She held herself before looking at Mesiac. The beautiful orb was to Jurai as the moon was to Earth. It reminded her of that beautiful planet and of times much simpler than those of today. It reminded her of…

"Sasami?" a warm voice called out to her. It's familiar tone so easy to identify even though time had clearly changed his teen tone to that of a young man.

"Tenchi," she turned and waved cheerfully. Tenchi Masaki had been kind enough to house Ayeka and her in his home when their spaceship had broken in an altercation with Ryoko once long ago. Time and time again he had risked his life for the sake of the various different women who had coincidently ended up living under his roof at the same time.

"Can't sleep?" he asked his tone as friendly as she had remembered. As he walked closer she could begin to make out his face a bit more, he seemed tired as well.

"Nope," she responded in her usual cheerful tone. Sasami had always been the cheerful younger sister. She loved cooking and being of up help to the everyone in the Masaki. It was how she played her part on the team, Sasami, not the Sasami who was connected to Tsunami. She understood her role and even during the times when she had things on her mind she knew it was best to follow that role. "It's such a beautiful night, I couldn't help myself." She smiled looking up to the sky.

"Haha, yeah. Grandpa and dad are snoring in our room so sleep is almost impossible," he sighed, but she could tell he was making light of the situation. Tenchi was never the type to let the small things bring him down. He never would have been able to live with the girls if he was.

"This place is incredible," he exclaimed walking closer to the large tree. "No matter how many times I come here, it's still amazing." Sasami nodded but hesitated to move any closer to the water, choosing to stay behind him.

"Yea, but I think Earth is more beautiful. Jurai's weather is controlled by its people. Nature is so free on Earth," she responded looking back up at the Mesiac. She took another step closer to the pond and glanced at Tenchi. His attention was held elsewhere.

"Wow, Sasami you didn't tell me there are fireflies here," he whispered in awe.

"Tenchi there aren't any-" she started to say, but stopped as a glowing blue orbs floated from the pound. "Oh!" She exclaimed taken in by their colors, though their appearance was strange they felt very familiar. She couldn't help but join the Masaki man in his excitement about the glowing orbs. "Tenchi look," she pointed as the firefly like glows almost seemed to dance. She ran forward completely taken in by the sight of them. She reached her right hand and touched one. As quickly as she made contact, a flash of light engulfed her and she thought she had heard someone calling her name. Darkness quickly followed the light and a coldness struck her to the core.

She felt a tug and a sharp light start to be yanked out of her body. She couldn't move, her mind was in a panic. No she tried to scream, but her lips wouldn't move and no sound came from her throat. Ayeka she thought. Someone please, please help me. She was growing weak the light steadily slipping away from her. She realized it was slowly taking a form and the familiar appearance of her reflection took form in front of her. Tsunami's face looked so calm despite the situation. She looked at Sasami and smiled before moving a hand towards the girls heart. The void around her dissipated and she felt her self being yanked backwards.

She felt a warm around her and as her eyes adjust she realized Tenchi was holding her up. His Jurian power activated and his sword held in his opposite hand. As she became more conscious he took one last glance in front of him before powering down the sword.

"Are you all right?" he asked grabbing her and both hands and kneeling closer to the ground.

"Sasami," a shrill voice exclaimed from the distance. Her sister was coming and it was clear she was quite worried. "Tenchi, what happened?" Ayeka panting as she drew closer. Several guards and Ryoko were in tow.

Tenchi glanced down at Sasami who for the first time realized she was soaked and shivering. "Sasami feel into the water," he responded. She looked up at him his gaze not meeting hers. Why had he lied? "I sorta panicked and jumped right in after her. Before I realized it, I had already delved into my power." He laughed placing his free hand behind his head.

Ayeka sighed but it was clear that she had relaxed a bit upon hearing the news. "Thank goodness," she breathed placing a hand upon her chest. "Sasami you must be more careful. You are a princess of Jurai," she scolded softly. Azaka, a long time guard and servant to the girls, walked over and gently picked the princess up from Tenchi's arm.

"We'll take over from here Lord Tenchi. Thank you for protecting the princess." He bowed.

"Yes thank you Lord Tenchi," Ayeka chimed looking gratefully towards the young man. "I don't know what would have happened if you had not have been there to save Sasami."

"Not at all," he replied softly.

"Sasami, please thank Lord Tenchi for helping you," Ayeka requested looking towards her young sibling.

Sasami turned making eye contact with Tenchi for the first time. "Thank you," she whispered to drained from the incident. She tried to read his face for anything, but it was clear he was going to pretend like his story was the truth. She couldn't think anymore, her mind was going blank. Too tired she thought before falling into a haze of darkness.