Handicapped!

Disclaimer: I don't own Tenchi Muyo, Pioneer does!

A/N: In this chapter, we see the events that unfold to the grand disaster. Please let me know what you think of it, and say if I should continue in the review part of… this thingy ^_^' Cuz I'm not a very good writer/story teller. Anyway, enjoy! ~Trixis



Ryoko's amber eyes shown in the darkness. She lurked in the shadows of the room that was Tenchi's. She made no sound, not even the steady flow of her breath could be heard; yet she was indeed there. Wanting not to reveal herself in front of her love, she clung to the darkened wall. Did she dare to show herself? She dared. It would seem as though she was floating to the boy's bed, not ever touching the cool floor. Stepping out of the shadows, her profile could be distinguished in the darkness, although her features could not be seen. The naked eye could not see the desire in her eyes, the tension in her arms, the sweat in her palms. No, none would ever realize the true Ryoko, the dangerous passion that she hid within her. None, that is, besides the boy, Tenchi. The normal human, the one that thirsts for love or lust, wouldn't have noticed the flash of cyan creeping through their walls, nor the glimmer of a white, fanged grin. But Tenchi… Tenchi was no normal human. Tenchi was observant to exact points, aware of minimum damage or achievement, unlike the normal human, and for all of these reasons… and perhaps more, he awoke in the silent night, awoke to comprehend these minimal signs and put them together, thus realizing that he was indeed, not alone.

The mischievous and curiosity that make up the human traits were ablaze in the very soul of Tenchi… so he decided to play a game. A game with none other than the silent stalker in his room, the stalker that spied on Tenchi, who thought he was asleep, for he had yet to open an eye.

Ryoko had ever so quietly made her way to face the face of Tenchi. Of course, when she came close enough- close enough to realize he was not sleeping, but awake as you and I, Tenchi rolled over. Tenchi rolled over to face the other way, leaving Ryoko to look not at his face, but his neck. Tenchi hid a smirk as he listened for the groan of Ryoko that he knew was to come. And come it did.

With that groan, Ryoko shook her head and rolled her eyes, annoyed with the turn of events that she worked so hard to unfold, and have them thrown back at her, still oblivious to the fact that Tenchi was not asleep. Ryoko crept to the other side of Tenchi, the one she desired to look at and often found herself watching at late hours of the night, such as this. Again, Tenchi rolled over. This game continued for a while, until Ryoko floated exceedingly close to Tenchi's face, before he could roll over. Having realized this, Tenchi knew he was caught, so in a last feeble attempt to frazzle the pirate, his eyes shot open, resulting in a quieted yelp from his loving adversary.

Giggling, Ryoko fazed away, knowing that she had been caught again, leaving Tenchi in his room to ponder and chuckle at the recent proceedings that had occurred in his room.

The morning had arrived, the morning that had followed the exploits of Tenchi and Ryoko. This morning would seem like a morning common to all other mornings (well, most of them anyway) in the Masaki household.

"Ayeka, please pass the tea? Thank you," Washu mumbled, still half asleep. She had enjoyed watching Tenchi and Ryoko toy with each other last night on one of her many monitors. It may have taken away some of the time Washu had set aside to sleep in, but it was well worth it.

Ayeka passed the tea with a warm smile, seeing how Tenchi looked as though he approved of her politeness. She resumed to sip some of her own and take tiny bites of her fried tofu.

Sasami looked on as Mihoshi, Ayeka, Tenchi, and Washu ate with pleasure. She had a plate set aside for Ryoko, who was yet again, sleeping in. Nobuyuki was away on business, and Katsuhito was up at the shrine. Yes, life was good for Sasami Juria.

Tenchi was in an enjoyable mood, his mind still focused on last night. His flirting with Ryoko was getting a bit out of hand- but he had to admit, he enjoyed it. Setting aside his bowl of rice, he got up to go outside. It was Sunday- the only day in which he did not have to go to practice at the shrine. This gave him some time to go outside and enjoy the weather. He smiled as he watched Sasami clean up the dishes and set to washing them with in high spirits. He looked on as Washu went back to her lab, Ayeka go out to the garden, and Mihoshi settle on the couch. Slipping on some shoes as he went out, he pulled on a light jacket. As he opened the door, he was met with an inviting spring breeze. His spirits lightened as he watched a bird hop around a tree branch.

Ryoko watched from the roof- looking at the bird that held Tenchi's interest. Ryoko flew over to the bird and let it sit on her finger- remarkably it did not fly away at her approach. Several other birds flew over and landed on varies articles of clothing and hair. This caused Ryoko to tense up and stay very still, surprised at the birds' openness. She began to relax, but at that moment, a huge duck decided to fly over and attempt to land on her shoulder. Ryoko screamed, slapped to duck on the beak and took off in to the sky, shaking off all of the smaller birds. She shrieked when she realized the duck was chasing her!

At this point Tenchi was cracking up, doubled over with laughter. He giggled as he watched Ryoko tear through the sky at an impossible speed. Tenchi watched Ryoko swoop down in to the forest in an attempt to lose the duck, only to emerge with several more ducks chasing her.

Laughing and looking back, Ryoko couldn't believe that ducks was chasing her! She was fly at a very high speed, and as she turned her head to look forward, she smacked in to a very fat maple tree. Falling down to the ground at over 50 miles per hour, she smacked the hard earth unconscious.

Seeing the whole thing, Tenchi screamed as he saw Ryoko hit the tree and fall. He ran through the forest, searching for her. He found her body, 15 minutes later. Her head was cracked open, blood staining her beautiful hair. He ran back to the house, crying openly. Washu rushed Ryoko to the lab and hooked her up with several machines. Then, she ushered everyone out.

Tenchi slid his back down the wall, ending in a sitting position. He brought his knees close to his chest and buried his eyes in remorse.