The usual disclaimer jazz: I don't own Tenchi Muyo, any of the characters, won't make a profit on it.

Tenchi Muyo: Good Tidings

By: Ghost43843

Chapter 1

Sunlight broke out over the calm morning. Kiyone slept soundly for quite some time, but her body let her know that it was a good time to finally wake up. She opened her eyes, and gently stretched herself. She elevated herself slightly from the bed in the process, and lightly cracked her neck. It was at this time that she sleepily noticed that her husband of almost two years was not in the bed with her. Kiyone smiled. Once again, Tenchi got up early, and soundlessly left to do his morning chores. While situations like this might have upset some people, she just took it as another example of why she loved him so much.

Kiyone Masaki climbed out of the bed, and stretched herself harder. She felt the release of her tight muscles. She yawned, and headed toward the bathroom to get herself ready, she had her first big surprise of the day. Tenchi left her a deep red rose upon the bathroom counter for her! She gently picked up the flower and lightly inhaled it's fragrance. A smile once again played across her lips while she cleaned up and got herself ready to go downstairs to join everyone else at breakfast. She bumped lightly into her sister-wife Ryoko Masaki, as she was obviously headed toward the bathroom, too.

"Ouch" exclaimed Ryoko. She lightly rubbed the contact point on her arm.

"I'm sorry, my sister!" Exclaimed Kiyone. "I am not awake yet, I hope I didn't hurt you!"

Ryoko growled lightly, then started to laugh at the expression on Kiyone's face. It was still somewhat fun to get a rise out of the Galaxy Police officer.

"I am okay Kiyone," said an amused Ryoko. "You didn't do any permanent damage." Ryoko gave her a small hug. "Besides, how could I stay angry at the one person that I don't mind sharing Tenchi with!" Ryoko's smile was infectious, and Kiyone smiled in return as they broke their small hug.

"Take care my Sister, I will see you at breakfast." Came Kiyone's voice trailing lightly as she headed down the hall toward the stairs. Ryoko couldn't help but smile also. She knew that breakfast was minutes away, and always enjoyed Sasami's cooking.

"Will do kiddo, see you in a few"

Kiyone climbed down the stairs with her smile still in place. She lightly looked around the living room, and took note of Ryo-Ohki as she slept in the easy chair. She lightly scratched the cabbit behind her ears, and was amused that despite her slumbering state, the cabbit still purred in contentment. Kiyone was happy that despite Ayeka having to return home to Jurai to rule, that Sasami loved her adopted family enough she stayed behind. It still amazed her to no end that she and Ryoko had been married to Tenchi almost as long as Ayeka had been away. Sure, she took time out of her schedule to see the wedding, but it wasn't the same without the former Princess there at the Masaki home. Of course, it was strange to not have to be tripping over the blond ditz that was her partner, either. After Mihoshi was recalled back to HQ a year and a half ago, she had barely said much to anyone there at the house. Kiyone figured that it had to do with both her and Ryoko marrying Tenchi. She figured that she couldn't be around anymore without causing problems, so she went back to where she wouldn't be underfoot. Poor Mihoshi. She had no clue that Kiyone actually missed her. She may have been a bubblehead, but she was a good friend.

"Good Morning Kiyone!" Exclaimed a very cheerful Sasami. "I have all your breakfast favorites prepared, along with Ryoko's."

"Thank you Sasami" yawned Kiyone. "I know that I am hungry enough to be able to put a dent in the food this morning! I ran into Ryoko coming out of the bathroom, so she should be down very so-ah, speak of the princess now!"

Ryoko materialized into the dinning room all dressed and ready for the day to start. She nodded to Kiyone again, and lightly winked at her while picking up her utensils to start eating. She never missed a meal made by Sasami. Even though she and Ayeka had squabbled a lot, Ryoko never had any problems with Sasami. Hell, she loved her like the sister that she had never had. Seeing her beam with happiness at Ryoko when she played with her, or ate, or even helped her with the dishes, always brought a smile to Ryoko's face. Thanks to her husband Tenchi, Sister-Wife Kiyone, and little Sasami, Ryoko was becoming the person that her mother Washu had always hoped that she would become. The thought that she had finally accepted Washu as her mother had helped her bond with her. The first time that Ryoko had actually called her "Mom" had brought some happy tears to Washu's face. After that, Ryoko accepted Washu totally, even with her shortcomings. She immediately wondered why she hadn't seen her Mom yet today for that fact. The answer pinged in both her mind and even Kiyone's.

"Good Morning little ones." The familiar voice of Washu whispered into their minds. "I have been busy doing some experiments down here in the lab, if you wish to visit later, I will not object to the company. In fact," the diminutive genius started "I want to show you some things, things that I think will interest you!"

"Okay, Mom" Ryoko and Kiyone mentally responded back to her. "We will be seeing you after we finish."

"Alright then, I will see you then" They felt the mental ping disappear, letting them know that their thoughts were once again uninterrupted. They couldn't help but look at other, and wonder why on earth she wanted them to come to the lab to see something. Well, their questions would be answered soon enough, they just needed to hurry up and finish eating first. Who knew how long it would take between demonstrations and explanations.