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A.N. Ok ppl, I was going to upload sooner, but I haven't exactly been feeling to hot over here. So I took a break from it all and instead was trying to get better. So here's chapter 4 of Unknown Destiny and I hope you all enjoy it. Please review when you're done and tell me what you all thought. So unilt then, Ja ne 4 now!
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Unknown Destiny
//Previously//
Tenchi swung for Ryoko again, this time aiming for her stomach. Ryoko jumped in the air and back flipped, her dress just phasing the sword. Just as Ryoko was about to touch the ground again, Tenchi lifted his arm and let out a wave of energy at Ryoko, sending her back into the trees. Ryoko covered her face and flew back. She flew through about fifteen trees before she finally stopped. Trees and rubble covering her. She moaned in pain as she layed there for a few minutes. She then began digging her way out of all the heavy rubble and took an intake of breath as she reached the surface.
As she was about to stand up, a hand offered her help. She looked up and gave an evil death glare at the person in front of her. She took the person's hand but quickly let go when she stood. But just as she let go, her knees gave out, sending her falling into Tenchi's arms.
"I'll get you for this Tenchi Masaki!" she mumbled harshly as he picked her up and began carrying her to Washu.
"Hey, it's not my fault that you have to do these things," protested Tenchi as he began walking away.
"Um hum, and I'm the queen of Jurai..."
"Oh, now that was harsh. Are you going to be angry with me forever now?"
"No, at least not until after I get feeling back in my legs and kick your ass."
Tenchi shook his head and took an exasperated sigh. "Look, we can talk about this later, but I think we should really explain to the other's what they had just seen."
Ryoko sighed and nodded her head in agreement. "Ok you guys, you can come out now!" she called out as the feeling came back in her legs.
Mya, Ryo, Yusuke, Keiko, Kira, Kurama, Lia, Clay, Duo and Hilde all walked out of the bushes, shock, confusion, and with some, fear written across their faces.
"I'm figuring we should explain ourselves?" Ryoko saw most of then nod their heads and gave another sigh. "Alright. When we get back to the house and I can actually walk again without have people carrying me, I'll explain everything......
//Back to now//
"Ok, so you mean to tell us that you, Ryoko Hakubi, the smartest and probably the most strongest we have known yet, is a legendary warrior for the planet Jurai? And in a couple of years you have to go there and defeat an evil that will destroy his planet if you don't?" asked Mya a bit bewildered.
"Pretty much. Sounds a little unrealistic, doesn't it?"
"A little is a bit of an understatement. Do you even realize wht you're saying?" asked Yusuke with a skeptical look.
"Of course I do. I mean, sure, I sometimes think that all of this is a little bit out of my league here, but then how would you explain all the powers I have? A beam sword doesn't automadically materialize in one person's hands ya know."
"I'm pretty sure that it's just a matter of science if you think about it Ryoko," said Clay with one hand rubbing his chin.
"He doesn't get it does he?"
"No, I'm serious Ryoko. There's probably some explaination for that. No one except Jurains could possibly do that. Earthlings do not have that capability. It is just not humanly possible for us. So if just maybe take tests of these things..."
"I don't think so Clay."
"What do you mean Washu-san?"
"I'm a teacher in a rather large university, I'm pretty sure that I'd be able to find something from my instruments if the time called for it. And besides, you don't know everything about my little Ryoko here."
"What do you mean by that Washu-san?" asked Lia.
"Well, Ryoko isn't what you would call an earthling."
"Huh? What are you talking about? Of course she's earthling," protested Ryo.
"I'm afraid not Ryo. You see, if Ryoko is anything, she's Jurain and Goddess."
"How is that possible Washu-san?" asked Keiko becoming even more confused with this conversation.
"Well, to put a rather long story short. I was once fully a goddess, but became Jurain in order to marry a man I loved and hoped to died along with him. But that, like you all know, didn't happen. But my goddess heritage never left me and so when I had Ryoko she had become part goddess because of my heritage and part Jurain because that is what I became. In other words, she' half of each."
"So, you mean to tell us that Ryoko, OUR Ryoko is some sort of alien?" asked Kira, her eyes wides from major shock.
"Oh, well that's caring Kira...." mumbled Ryoko under her breath.
"I never meant it like that Ryoko. It's just that...that.....that it's a bit weird to see one of my best friends not be human and not even know it until now. Wouldn't you be acting the same way?"
"True. I guess you've got a point there. But you guys, I'm still the same Ryoko, just with powers. It's not like I'm gonna use them to advantage unless it was absolutely nesseccary, or if I'm in the fighting mood with Tenchi, Ayeka, or Kamedake. Or whoever wants to fight me. But you guys have to swear your secrecy about all this. If anyone found out, they'd probably put me in some mental ward or experiment on me or something."
"I think you're over reacting there little Ryoko."
"I know that mom. But I'm just trying to prove a point."
"And I think we got it," said Yusuke finally speaking.
"So you guys promise you won't tell anyone?"
"We promise! But does this mean that we can get things out of you to keep it a secret?" said Duo trying to lighten up the mood.
Ryoko rolled her eyes at Duo and sighed. "Wanna try?" Duo held up his hands in protest and leaned back as though he was trying to say he surrenders. "::laughes:: Alright then. So why don't we get back to what we were doing before, huh Tenchi? You have to tell me how the hell you did that to me with just an energy wave."
//Week b/4 graduation//
Ryoko, Tenchi and the other's walked out of school and too their normal meeting place at the benches located in front of the school.
"So Ryoko, you gonna be singing tonite at our graduation party, or is that a different day?" asked Mya as she sat on the back of one bench.
"Yea, that's today. Only other day is Friday then," replied Ryoko as she took a seat next to Tenchi who wrapped an arm around her shoulder.
"Only two days? Why? I though you loved to sing for everyone."
"I do. But I also want to have some fun too. And I get three days to do it for our 'parties.' And besides, I want to spend as much time with my friends before I have to leave for Jurai. 'Member?"
"Oh yea, almost forgot. What time or times will you be singing so I'll make sure to be there?"
"Three times. Once at 6:30. Another at 7:45. And the last at 9:30. Then the dj's can take care of the rest of the music."
"Sounds good to me. What will you be singing?"
"You'll have to be there to find out."
"Spoil sport."
Everyone, the girls anyway, laughed lightly as they all began walking to their apartments/homes to get ready for their first "party" that night.
//6:25 p.m.//
"So Ryoko, ya almost ready?" asked Tenchi as he stood next to her off stage.
"Just about. Sure you don't want to come on tonite with me Tenchi-chan?"
"No thanks. I still can't believe that you dragged me on the first time. So thank you, but no thank you."
"All well. I tried at least. Well, better get going."
Ryoko walked on stage, the crowd screaming for someone to begin singing. Ryoko smiled and waited until she saw Tenchi stand with the rest if their friends before she began talking, loud enough so the crowd could hear her..
"Hey everyone! How y'all doin tonite? ::audience screams:: You havin' fun so far tonite? ::screams:: Woo! So, you guys came here for some music huh? ::audience screams 'yea!':: That's good to know! But, in order to get hear some, I need to hear ou guys scream as loud as you can! Can you all do that? ::screams:: Really? Well then, let's hear it! ::audience screams loudly:: ::Tenchi and the other's also scream:: "Oh come on! That's the best you can do? I want louder! ::screams louder:: What did you say? ::screams louder:: I can't hear you! ::screams as loud as can:: Now that's what I talking about! So I figure you want that music now? ::crowd screams her name:: Alright then! Here it goes!.....
The music begins and the crowd quiets down so they could hear.
~*~Never win first place, I don't support the team
I can't take direction, and my socks are never
clean
Teachers dated me, my parents hated me
I was always in a fight cuz I can't do nothin'
right
Everyday I fight a war against the mirror
I can't take the person starin' back at me
I'm a hazard to myself
Don't let me get me
I'm my own worst enemy
Its bad when you annoy yourself
So irritating
Don't wanna be my friend no more
I wanna be somebody else
I wanna be somebody else, yeah~*~
Ryoko clapped her hands together, motioning for the crowd to do the same. She smiled widely as Tenchi winked at her and continued to sing...
~*~LA told me, "You'll be a pop star,
All you have to change is everything you are."
Tired of being compared to damn Britney Spears
She's so pretty, that just ain't me
Doctor, doctor won't you please prescribe
somethin
A day in the life of someone else?
Cuz I'm a hazard to myself
Don't let me get me
I'm my own worst enemy
Its bad when you annoy yourself
So irritating
Don't wanna be my friend no more
I wanna be somebody else~*~
Ryoko walked to the front of the stage, hands reaching up to her. She smiled down at them and grabbed some of their hands. She did this from one side, straight to the other. Waving to the ppl who she couldn't get too.....
~*~Don't let me get me
I'm my own worst enemy
Its bad when you annoy yourself
So irritating
Don't wanna be my friend no more
I wanna be somebody else
Doctor, doctor won't you please prescribe
somethin
A day in the life of someone else?
Don't let me get me~*~
Ryoko walked to the corner of one stage and reached her hand out. Ayeka looked at her and smiled, grabbing her hand. Ayeka was pulled onto stage and dragged to the middle. Ayeka didn't know what to do, so Ryoko smiled and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, and started to move from side to side, causing Ayeka to move along with her.....
~*~Don't let me get me
I'm my own worst enemy
Its bad when you annoy yourself
So irritating
Don't wanna be my friend no more
I wanna be somebody else~*~
The crown screamed loudly as Ryoko's song ended. Ryoko and Ayeka laughed and hugged each other once before Ayeka walked off stage, Ryoko staying on to talk to the crowd.
"So, you guys like? ::screams:: Alright then! You guys want to hear another from me? ::screams louder:: I'll take that as a yes! So if you do, come back at 7:45 and I'll do another for your guys then! Sound good to you? ::screams louder:: Alright! So until then!" Ryoko waved goodbye and walked off stage, returning the mic, and walked to her friends. They talked for a few and decided to go on a few rides.
Unknown to any of them, two shodows lurked in the shadows of a nearby building. Both watching Tenchi and Ryoko closely.
"You think that's them?" asked one, male.
The other smirked almost evilly and nodded. "No doubt about it. And if they are who I think they are, we'll have to keep a close eye on them." This voice female.
"What do you suppose we do for now then?"
"Just follow them, but act like we're just here for the so called 'parties.' They shouldn't suspect anything. But if they do, we'll just walked away and act like it's nothing."
The other smirked and walked next to the other shadow. "So, when do you begin work?"
"Tomorrow morning. Good thing they change things for these seniors at the end of the year. Other wise it would be harder to keep an eye on them."
"Yes. I agree."
"Well, we should get going. We don't want to lose them."
The other nodded as he followed the other into the carnival area and disappeared into the crowd.
//Last song for Ryoko of the day; 9:30 p.m.//
"Ok everyone! This is the last I'll be doing tonite!" said Ryoko just loud enough to be heard over the crowd. "So I'm gonna sing something nice and slow! So I want you guys and girls to take the person you came here with and dance with them." Ryoko walked over to Tenchi and helped him onto the stage. "And if you didn't come here with someone, go and find someone to dance with then so you don't have to be alone....."
Ryoko took Tenchi to the middle of the stage, wrapped her arms around his neck, his around her waist, and slowly began to dance as the music began to play.
~*~I am an opportunity and I knock so softly
Sometimes I get loud when I wish everybody'd just
get off me
So many playas you'd think I was a ball game
Its every man for themself, there are no
team mates
This life gets lonely when everybody wants
something
This might have been your fate
But they'll get their's eventually
And I hope I'm there
Surrounded by familiar faces without names
None of them know me or want to share my pain
And they only wish to bask in my light, then fade
away
To win my love, to them a game
To watch me live my life in pain
When all is done and the glitter fades, fades
away
They'll get their's eventually
And I hope I'm there
I drank your poison cuz you told me its wine
Shame on you if you fool once
Shame on me if you fool me twice
I didn't know the price
You'll get yours eventually
So what good am I to you if I can't be broken?
You'll get yours, yes you'll get yours
Eventually~*~
The crowd cheered as the music ended. Ryoko got a mischievious grin on her face as an idea popped in her head. Tenchi noticed this and began to sweatdrop. Ryoko grabbed Tenchi's head in her hands and leaned in to kiss Tenchi. Gently first, but deeper as the crown began screaming louder. Boy was Tenchi ever embarrassed, but let it pass as he kissed Ryoko back.
//Next day//
"Hey you guys!" greeted Ryoko as she walked into their new class room.
"Hey Ryoko!" greeted Ayeka as she took a seat quickly next to Kamedake.
"Hey Ryoko, do they always do this to the seniors?" asked Kamedake as he set his bookbag on the floor next to him.
"Oh, you mean seperating seniors from the other classes? ::Kamedake nods his head:: Usually, yes. It's something for the seniors. A way of having some fun for the last few days of school for us. I don't know exactly why they do. That's just the excuse they give us. I wonder who will be here to watch or 'teach' the class for next couple of days."
"Yea, me too!" said Mya, surprising Ryoko a little.
Ryoko turned around and found the rest of her friends smiled or waving at her as they walked in and took seats nearby.
"Hey you guys! I thought you guys were going to be placed in different classes?"
"That's what we thought," said Yusuke as he took a seat next to Keiko.
"Yea, but the person in our other class room said that we got switched to here," said Keiko as she took out a notebook to write notes with to Yusuke.
"Yea, it's wierd. I don't seem to understand why they would just change like that," agreed Kira as she took a seat close to her sister.
"Who knows and who cares!" exclaimed Lia. "At least we get to be in the same class for the rest of the school year!"
"Yea," agreed Duo. "More time to torture Ryoko, Tenchi, Ayeka and Kamedake before they leave!"
Hilde smacked Duo upside the head, hard, and everyone else sweatdroped. "No hurting him too bad Hilde," said Ryoko. "Other wise he won't be there during graduation."
"Hey! That's harsh!"
"Well, it's true Duo! When it comes to Hilde, she can always beat the bloody pulp out of you because you never want to harm her," explained Kurama taking his seat next to Lia.
"Yea, whatever."
Ryoko, Tenchi and everyone else but Hilde, Kurama, and Duo sweatdropped and sat in their seats as the beel rang. A few seconds later, the classroom door opened. A women of about 23 or 24 with wavey brunette hair that just passed her shoulder's walked into the room. She wore a black jacket with a white blouse underneath, and black pants. As well matching black highheels. She wore light makeup and was carrying a coffee colored leather suitcase in her hand. She walked to the desk and placed the case on the desk then proceeded to write her name on the board. When she was done, she turned around and gave her class a bright smile.
"Good morning chuukousei," she greeted as she sat on the top of her desk. "My name is Tenshianki Shugorei. You may either call me by my first name, no formality, or by my last name. Which ever you may prefer. And I know that you guys probably have a few questions about this whole 'seniors-have- to-be-in-seperate-classrooms' thing. I have some myself there. But if you have any questions what-so-ever, just ask me." She saw someone raise their hand and she pointed to her. "Yes, you miss in the back?"
"Konnichiha! My name is Iki," said the girl as she stood and bowed. "I don't mean to sound rude or anything, but what kind of name is Tenshianki Shugorei?"
"What kind of name if Iki?" The girl gave a puzzling look and sat down, not quite understanding what she meant. "Everyone's name's are different. Just like your's. My name is what it is because me parents thought it suited my when I was born. Just like they did for the rest of you. And besides, I thought my name was a good one." Tenshianki hoped off the desk and began walking up and down the isles, getting good looks at everyone. "Speaking of names. I should really learn everyone else's here. So, why don't we learn everyone's name and tell at least one thing about yourselves so at least I can know who's who here....."
//just before school ends//
Tenshianki was once again sitting on her desk, her black jacket now off and hanging on a chair behind the desk.
"So, you don't like the idea of having this little arrangement that the school makes for you guys?" she asked one of the students.
"Well, not really. I mean, you barely get to see any of your other friends because of it except before school, after, and during lunch. That's not much time to talk if you thnk about it," explained the student (the WAY too snobby kind that not even snobby ppl can stand...).
"But the whole point is to meet other's who you didn't know exsisted so you could meet other's besides the people you know already," protested Ryoko who was now sitting on the window sile.
"Why do you say that Ryoko-mizu?" asked Tenshianki, one eyebrow lifted in interest.
"Well, if you think about. What do you suppose you would happen if you just lived out your life just talking to the people you've known throughout all your life? There are many things that could happen."
"Like what?"
"Well, for one, what if you lose contact with a lot or sometimes even all of them? Then who are you suppose to talk to for the rest of your life? Your pets? Secondly, then your life will get boring because you'll have no one to talk to except the people who already know everything about you. Why bother talking about things with them when you already know every single thing about the person. It's just not fun anymore. I mean come on. People have to meet new people. It's the way life made humans. To meet others and to make friends with as many people as humanly possible. Other wise your life will get boring as the days pass."
"Very good observation there Ryoko-mizu! She's got a great point there. Sure, not everyone will make new friends, but those people also can still talk about a lot of things with those people that he or she may already know. But if you were to make more and new friends, your life will change for the better because you'll have more people to be there to help you or to learn from. Things like that. You can't always just live a life without at least meeting new people at least once in your life. It's the way mother nature made you. So you can't just go on and continue your lives thinking that the only people you need are the people you have known since you were a kid. You'll need someone else besides them, other wise the person you are talking too won't give you much advise about it because of reasons unknown. It may not seem like a good idea right now, but as the week ends and you do meet new people, you'll feel greatful that the school did this. ::bells rings indicating school's over:: Ok, well chuukousei, that's all for today. Tomorrow I want you all to at least bring something to write with. I'll explain why then. Ja ne everyone!"
The class walked out as the teacher dismissed them, Tenchi and Ryoko being the last two out. Tenshianki turned to look at them just as they exited the room. A smirk crossed her face as she put her jacket on, grabbed her suitcase and walked out of the room. 'Looks like you're the Ryoko we think you are Joshin Ryoko.' she said to herself, locking the class door behind her. She slowly walked out of the school, passing Ryoko and her friends.
"Hey, look there goes Tenshianki," said Ryoko glancing at her. "Hey Tenshianki!"
Tenshianki turned around after putting on her sunglasses and smiled at Ryoko. "Hey there Ryoko-mizu. Was there something you needed?"
"Nothing really. Was just wondering why you were leaving so early. Usually teachers don't leave until most students are already gone."
"Oh, that. Well, you see that guy over there by the school gates?" Tenshianki pointed to a guy with sandblonde hair and aquamarine eyes who was wearing a light brown leather jacket, dark khaki pants and a black button up shirt leaning against the gate door looking at Tenshianki. "He's waiting for me. I have to get home because we're going to that carnival tonite. But he wants to take me somewhere before we go. So I'm leavin early."
"Oh, I see. He's kinda cute. But Tenchi's cuter." Tenchi blushed lightly, causing both Ryoko and Tenshianki to smile.
"Well, good thing he's taking than huh?"
"What's his name?"
"Ryuutsubasa Benkokuhogosha."
"Man, you both have rather strange and long names."
"Well, just proves we belong together. Well, I'd love to stay and chat, but I got to get going. See you guys tomorrow!"
Tenshianki waved goodbye and walked int he direction of Ryuutsuba. Ryuutsuba smiled at Tenshianki and gave her slight kiss on the cheek. They talked for a few minutes then walked away.
"I still say he's kinda cute." Ryoko got a glare from Tenchi and sweatdropped. "Only joking Tenchi! Really!"
Everyone laughed or rolled their eyes then began walking home. Agreeing to meet each other at the carnival entrance.
//With Tenshianki and Ryuutsuba//
"So, how was it today?" asked Ryuutsuba as he and Tenshianki slowly walked in the direction of their apartment.
"Quite good actually. Ryoko is just what we thought. She's caring to her friends, but will always protest if something is wrong. And I'm pretty sure she'd fight to save their lives. Even if it means taking her own."
"You think she'll actually be able to help planet Jurai then?"
"Most likely not alone. ::evil smirk:: But I'm pretty sure we can prevent that ever from happening anyway."
"So, you think we can pull this off then?"
"Our magesties said they needed this done. So we're going to do it. Dead or alive, we'll accomplish our mission."
"So, when do we begin?"
"What do you say that we pay a little visit to Ryoko and Tenchi tomorrow after school. Ryoko's place. They should really get one hell of a kick out of it."
//Next day after school, Ryoko's house//
"I don't get it, how is it that I can never beat you every time you use you power like that?!" demanded Ryoko as she carefully flew to the ground. 'Boy has the flying ever come in handy.' She said to herself as her feet touched the ground.
"You're not trying with everything you have Ryoko. You just don't know that yet."
"My ass! I've been trying the best I can!"
Tenchi rolled his eyes at Ryoko. He was about to say something when he felt some kind of energy from nearby. Ryoko noticed his face change and was about to ask about it when she felt it too. 'What is that?' she asked herself as she looked in the direction it was coming from. She was about to ask Tenchi, but before she got the chance, an enormous amount of energy landed and blew just a few feet in front of Ryoko. Ryoko and Tenchi were flown back because of this, but quickly regained their ground.
They both looked up and noticed two hooded figures floating in the sky above them. Both looking down at them both, their faces not being able to be seen.
"Well, well, well, what do we have here," said one who was slowly floating down, her arm extended, indicating she had blasted the fire at them.
"Who the hell are you?!" demanded Ryoko as Tenchi ran to her side.
"That is none of your concern," said the other as he landed nexted to the other.
"What does concern you is that you are in no shape what-so-ever to fight. So if you're going to beat us or our little 'minions', you'll have to do a hell of a lot better than that," said the other once again, quieting her companion.
"Wait a minute, what do you mean by beat you?!" asked Tenchi as he stood in front of Ryoko.
"Well, hello there Tenchi Masaki, crowned prince of Jurai. Who would've figured I'd actually get to meet you face to face in this kind of situation. I was hoping that would wait until after the little war on Jurai."
"What?! Who the hell are you?!"
"::smirks evilly:: I'm pretty sure you know that already, dear prince. Or at least Ryoko should. But I could be wrong. But wither way, if you want to make it past me or my friend here, you'll have to do better than what I just saw. So I suggest you keep practicing. We'll be back soon. Until then!"
The, just as they appeared, the two figures disappeared from everyone's site. Tenchi looked over at Washu, his eyes asking if she got any data on the two that were just there. Washu gave one last look at her computer, but shock her head no to Tenchi. Tenchi sighed angerily and walked over to Ayeka and Kamedake.
Ryoko however stood in the same place as before, just staring at the same spot that the mysterious people were just standing. 'Why did they seem to familiar to me?' she asked herself. She closed her eyes, still knowing the feeling of their energy. She tried comparing them to powers that she had already felt throughout the weeks time.
Finally it came. An image from Tenchi's dream came to mind. The image that no one had seen but her. Two hooded figures standing at the edge of a cliff, staring at the dead bodies surrounding her, all covered in their own blood. Emblems shining on the two's heads. They looked over at Ryoko and stared at her. She wasn't quite sure if this was a look of sadness or of anger. She couldn't see their faces, but their energy was strong. She could sense some of their feelings radiating off the bodies as the continues to stand there, niether daring to move. She saw something shine on one of their faces as it slowly slid down his or her face.
Just as the dream ended and the two disappeared, Ryoko felt an enormous amount of pain in her chest and doubled over. Her knees feel to the ground, her hands reaching up to grab her chest. Her breath now becaoming ragged.
Tenchi ran up to her after he heard her scream. He kneeled down next to her and noticed her emblem slightly shining on her forehead. "Ryoko, what's wrong? What ever it is, you have to calm down."
Ryoko shock her head and tried to speak. "No Ten...Tenchi. That's...just it. I...I've felt this...this power b...before. It's so...so famil...familiar."
"How's that possible? I don't understand..."
"The dream Tenchi. It's all...it's all from there. I've seen them...in your dream Tenchi....They were...in your...dreams."
"Huh? How?"
"I...I don't know. They're...They're just there. I don't...I don't underst...understand either."
Tenchi looked at Ryoko in bewilderment, but shrugged it away for the time being as he picked Ryoko up and carried her over to Washu.
//With the "mysterious" duo//
"I didn't think she would have such an impact on it," said one as he hid himself behind a tree.
"It's not surprising that she did. She's the only one who ever saw us in Tenchi's dreams. She's the only one who will understand us after she finds out who we are."
"Do you really think so?"
"I know so. But until then, let's keep them in suspence."
The other nodded his head in agreement as they began walking away. Disappearing as they walked deeper into the woods.
//two weeks later//
Ryoko, Tenchi and the others had finally graduated high school and were enjoying the time they had to be "free." When Ryoko and Tenchi would spar, but then the two mysterious people would return and try to fight them. The two barely winning each fight. They'd say something to shock all of them, then disappear with smirks on their faces. Tenchi, Ryoko, Ayeka, Kamedake and Washu still not understading who these people were and where they came from.
But for the most part, Ryoko had become good friends witht the sub for their classes and still talked to her after graduation. She even met Ryuutsuba and had become a good friend to him. But she mainly hung with Tenshianki and her other g/f's while Tenchi hung with Ryuutsuba and their other friends.
Everything was great for Ryoko and everyone else. They had fun, went to parties, their jobs, and wherever else they wanted to go. But today was going to be different. Today was the day that Ryoko, Tenchi, Ayeka, Washu and Kamedake were to go back to Jurai. They all said their goodbyes and promises of coming back to earth to see their friends again, and left, leaving earth and all it's inahabitants behind with it. So now here they were, on the ship Ryu-oh, heading for planet Jurai.
"Hey little Ryoko, I have something for you."
"Oh, hey mom. What is it?"
Washu handed Ryoko a box with small holes in it, tied with a red ribbon. Ryoko looked up at her mom and smiled. She untied the ribbon and opened the top of the box. She looked inside and gasped at what she saw. It was a cute is animal that looked almost like a mixture of a cat and a rabbit. She took it out of the box and hugged it close to her.
"What is it?"
"It's called a cabbit."
"Oh, it's so cute!"
"Hey Ryoko, what ch-ya got there?" asked Tenchi as he walked into the room.
Ryoko looked over at Tenchi and showed him. "It's a cabbit."
"Oh, it's cute. What' it's name?"
Ryoko held it out in front of her to look at it and smiled when she heard it meow. "It think I'll call her Ryo-ohki."
"I like it. But what's the occasion?"
"Well, it's something I wanted to give to Ryoko when I thought she would be able to handle a little thing like Ryo-ohki here. I was going to give it to her sooner, but it slipped my mind with all this training with you, Ryoko and the other two. She's a space ship that Ryoko can ride in if need be. And I didn't want to make her always look like a ship, so I decided to change her appearance."
"I don't get it, how is Ryoko suppose to get into her is she's an animal?"
"That's simple. I'd show you, but we're already on a ship. All you have to do is throw her up into the air, or she'll just jump, and she'll ransform into one. But on days when Ryoko wasn't going to use her, I just made her to look like this so she could have someone to talk to on days she was bored and had no one to talk too at all."
"Thanks mom. I love her! She's just too cute! So, how am I suppose to talk to her anyway?"
"Well, for starters, just ask her a question or say hi and she'll talk back. Only people who will really understand her are you and me."
"Alright. Um....Hi Ryo-ohki."
"Meow!" replied the little cabbit looking up at Ryoko.
"Wow! I can understand her. This is too cool! So Ryo-ohki, you like the name?"
"Meow! Meow!"
"::giggle:: That's good."
//hrs later, just after landing on Jurai//
"Wow! Just like your dreams Tenchi!"
"I'll take that as a good thing."
Ryoko, with Ryo-ohki sitting on her shoulder, Tenchi, Washu, Ayeka and Kamedake walked off of Ryu-oh and walked onto the platform.
"Meow...."
"It's alright Ryo-ohki. There's nothing to worry about. I promise."
"Meow."
"Tenchi! You're home!"
A women of about her middle twenties ran up to Tenchi and hugged him with all her might.
"Mom! I've missed you!" Tenchi returned the hug and picked his mother up, twirling her around in circles. "Mom, how have you been doing?"
"I've been just fine my Tenchi. But who are these two over here? One seems to look rather familiar."
"Oh, the one with red hair is Washu. You should remember her, right?"
"I knew it!" She walked up to Washu and hugged her. "Nice to see you again old friend."
"Same here Achika. I figure everything has been going ok around here?"
"Yes, but who might I ask is this young lady right here?"
"Oh, this young lady right here is Ryoko." Ryoko walked up and bowwed slightly. "You remember her don't you Achika?"
"Yes, who could forget." She walked up to Ryoko and gave her a friendly hug. "It's nice to see you again Ryoko."
Ryoko returned the hug and smiled. "I guess the same goes here."
Achika smiled and motioned for them to follow her.
"So, did you three enjoy your stay on earth?"
"For the most part," replied Tenchi as he followed his mother inside the palace.
"Ummm, you'll have to tell me about it. But first, I have a surprise for you guys."
"Really, what?"
"Just follow me Tenchi-chan, and you'll find out....."
~*~ TBC ~*~
Translations:
-mizu ~ Ms.
-san ~ Mr./Mrs.
-chan ~ dear
Joshin ~ Goddess
Tenshianki ~ Angel heart
Shugorei ~ guardian spirit
Ryuutsuba ~ dragonwings
Benkokuhogosha ~ universal guardian/protector
Iki ~ spirit
Konnichiha ~ hello (the real spelling of it...)
chuukousei ~ mid-high school students
A.N. Ok, there you al have it. Chapter 4. What did you guys think? Plus, I added translations for the Japanese names or means. Just thought I'f let you guys know what was what. Newhoz...Review and tell me please! Until we meet again, Ja!
Previews: Achika has a surpise for the 5 that had just returned to Jurai. But what is this surprise? And why does it shock everyone?.....
Summer Solstice now begins on Jurai. Tenchi has a surprise for friends and family. But mainly for Ryoko. Sasami also in on the secret. Other wise, no one else knows what it is. ~_^ So what is this surprise and who will spill it first? Sasami or Tenchi?
Two years pass on Jurai and things slowly begin to change for everyone. But the evil that was suspected to come a year later has finally arrived. No one says that time when they're suppose to. So what will Ryoko do and how will she defeat them. And what did the two myterious figures mean by Ryoko not being able to defeat this evil by themselves? And if it's true, what will they all do and who is suppose to help?
All in the nest chapter: All New Surprises-All New Evils
A.N. Ok ppl, I was going to upload sooner, but I haven't exactly been feeling to hot over here. So I took a break from it all and instead was trying to get better. So here's chapter 4 of Unknown Destiny and I hope you all enjoy it. Please review when you're done and tell me what you all thought. So unilt then, Ja ne 4 now!
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//Previously//
Tenchi swung for Ryoko again, this time aiming for her stomach. Ryoko jumped in the air and back flipped, her dress just phasing the sword. Just as Ryoko was about to touch the ground again, Tenchi lifted his arm and let out a wave of energy at Ryoko, sending her back into the trees. Ryoko covered her face and flew back. She flew through about fifteen trees before she finally stopped. Trees and rubble covering her. She moaned in pain as she layed there for a few minutes. She then began digging her way out of all the heavy rubble and took an intake of breath as she reached the surface.
As she was about to stand up, a hand offered her help. She looked up and gave an evil death glare at the person in front of her. She took the person's hand but quickly let go when she stood. But just as she let go, her knees gave out, sending her falling into Tenchi's arms.
"I'll get you for this Tenchi Masaki!" she mumbled harshly as he picked her up and began carrying her to Washu.
"Hey, it's not my fault that you have to do these things," protested Tenchi as he began walking away.
"Um hum, and I'm the queen of Jurai..."
"Oh, now that was harsh. Are you going to be angry with me forever now?"
"No, at least not until after I get feeling back in my legs and kick your ass."
Tenchi shook his head and took an exasperated sigh. "Look, we can talk about this later, but I think we should really explain to the other's what they had just seen."
Ryoko sighed and nodded her head in agreement. "Ok you guys, you can come out now!" she called out as the feeling came back in her legs.
Mya, Ryo, Yusuke, Keiko, Kira, Kurama, Lia, Clay, Duo and Hilde all walked out of the bushes, shock, confusion, and with some, fear written across their faces.
"I'm figuring we should explain ourselves?" Ryoko saw most of then nod their heads and gave another sigh. "Alright. When we get back to the house and I can actually walk again without have people carrying me, I'll explain everything......
//Back to now//
"Ok, so you mean to tell us that you, Ryoko Hakubi, the smartest and probably the most strongest we have known yet, is a legendary warrior for the planet Jurai? And in a couple of years you have to go there and defeat an evil that will destroy his planet if you don't?" asked Mya a bit bewildered.
"Pretty much. Sounds a little unrealistic, doesn't it?"
"A little is a bit of an understatement. Do you even realize wht you're saying?" asked Yusuke with a skeptical look.
"Of course I do. I mean, sure, I sometimes think that all of this is a little bit out of my league here, but then how would you explain all the powers I have? A beam sword doesn't automadically materialize in one person's hands ya know."
"I'm pretty sure that it's just a matter of science if you think about it Ryoko," said Clay with one hand rubbing his chin.
"He doesn't get it does he?"
"No, I'm serious Ryoko. There's probably some explaination for that. No one except Jurains could possibly do that. Earthlings do not have that capability. It is just not humanly possible for us. So if just maybe take tests of these things..."
"I don't think so Clay."
"What do you mean Washu-san?"
"I'm a teacher in a rather large university, I'm pretty sure that I'd be able to find something from my instruments if the time called for it. And besides, you don't know everything about my little Ryoko here."
"What do you mean by that Washu-san?" asked Lia.
"Well, Ryoko isn't what you would call an earthling."
"Huh? What are you talking about? Of course she's earthling," protested Ryo.
"I'm afraid not Ryo. You see, if Ryoko is anything, she's Jurain and Goddess."
"How is that possible Washu-san?" asked Keiko becoming even more confused with this conversation.
"Well, to put a rather long story short. I was once fully a goddess, but became Jurain in order to marry a man I loved and hoped to died along with him. But that, like you all know, didn't happen. But my goddess heritage never left me and so when I had Ryoko she had become part goddess because of my heritage and part Jurain because that is what I became. In other words, she' half of each."
"So, you mean to tell us that Ryoko, OUR Ryoko is some sort of alien?" asked Kira, her eyes wides from major shock.
"Oh, well that's caring Kira...." mumbled Ryoko under her breath.
"I never meant it like that Ryoko. It's just that...that.....that it's a bit weird to see one of my best friends not be human and not even know it until now. Wouldn't you be acting the same way?"
"True. I guess you've got a point there. But you guys, I'm still the same Ryoko, just with powers. It's not like I'm gonna use them to advantage unless it was absolutely nesseccary, or if I'm in the fighting mood with Tenchi, Ayeka, or Kamedake. Or whoever wants to fight me. But you guys have to swear your secrecy about all this. If anyone found out, they'd probably put me in some mental ward or experiment on me or something."
"I think you're over reacting there little Ryoko."
"I know that mom. But I'm just trying to prove a point."
"And I think we got it," said Yusuke finally speaking.
"So you guys promise you won't tell anyone?"
"We promise! But does this mean that we can get things out of you to keep it a secret?" said Duo trying to lighten up the mood.
Ryoko rolled her eyes at Duo and sighed. "Wanna try?" Duo held up his hands in protest and leaned back as though he was trying to say he surrenders. "::laughes:: Alright then. So why don't we get back to what we were doing before, huh Tenchi? You have to tell me how the hell you did that to me with just an energy wave."
//Week b/4 graduation//
Ryoko, Tenchi and the other's walked out of school and too their normal meeting place at the benches located in front of the school.
"So Ryoko, you gonna be singing tonite at our graduation party, or is that a different day?" asked Mya as she sat on the back of one bench.
"Yea, that's today. Only other day is Friday then," replied Ryoko as she took a seat next to Tenchi who wrapped an arm around her shoulder.
"Only two days? Why? I though you loved to sing for everyone."
"I do. But I also want to have some fun too. And I get three days to do it for our 'parties.' And besides, I want to spend as much time with my friends before I have to leave for Jurai. 'Member?"
"Oh yea, almost forgot. What time or times will you be singing so I'll make sure to be there?"
"Three times. Once at 6:30. Another at 7:45. And the last at 9:30. Then the dj's can take care of the rest of the music."
"Sounds good to me. What will you be singing?"
"You'll have to be there to find out."
"Spoil sport."
Everyone, the girls anyway, laughed lightly as they all began walking to their apartments/homes to get ready for their first "party" that night.
//6:25 p.m.//
"So Ryoko, ya almost ready?" asked Tenchi as he stood next to her off stage.
"Just about. Sure you don't want to come on tonite with me Tenchi-chan?"
"No thanks. I still can't believe that you dragged me on the first time. So thank you, but no thank you."
"All well. I tried at least. Well, better get going."
Ryoko walked on stage, the crowd screaming for someone to begin singing. Ryoko smiled and waited until she saw Tenchi stand with the rest if their friends before she began talking, loud enough so the crowd could hear her..
"Hey everyone! How y'all doin tonite? ::audience screams:: You havin' fun so far tonite? ::screams:: Woo! So, you guys came here for some music huh? ::audience screams 'yea!':: That's good to know! But, in order to get hear some, I need to hear ou guys scream as loud as you can! Can you all do that? ::screams:: Really? Well then, let's hear it! ::audience screams loudly:: ::Tenchi and the other's also scream:: "Oh come on! That's the best you can do? I want louder! ::screams louder:: What did you say? ::screams louder:: I can't hear you! ::screams as loud as can:: Now that's what I talking about! So I figure you want that music now? ::crowd screams her name:: Alright then! Here it goes!.....
The music begins and the crowd quiets down so they could hear.
~*~Never win first place, I don't support the team
I can't take direction, and my socks are never
clean
Teachers dated me, my parents hated me
I was always in a fight cuz I can't do nothin'
right
Everyday I fight a war against the mirror
I can't take the person starin' back at me
I'm a hazard to myself
Don't let me get me
I'm my own worst enemy
Its bad when you annoy yourself
So irritating
Don't wanna be my friend no more
I wanna be somebody else
I wanna be somebody else, yeah~*~
Ryoko clapped her hands together, motioning for the crowd to do the same. She smiled widely as Tenchi winked at her and continued to sing...
~*~LA told me, "You'll be a pop star,
All you have to change is everything you are."
Tired of being compared to damn Britney Spears
She's so pretty, that just ain't me
Doctor, doctor won't you please prescribe
somethin
A day in the life of someone else?
Cuz I'm a hazard to myself
Don't let me get me
I'm my own worst enemy
Its bad when you annoy yourself
So irritating
Don't wanna be my friend no more
I wanna be somebody else~*~
Ryoko walked to the front of the stage, hands reaching up to her. She smiled down at them and grabbed some of their hands. She did this from one side, straight to the other. Waving to the ppl who she couldn't get too.....
~*~Don't let me get me
I'm my own worst enemy
Its bad when you annoy yourself
So irritating
Don't wanna be my friend no more
I wanna be somebody else
Doctor, doctor won't you please prescribe
somethin
A day in the life of someone else?
Don't let me get me~*~
Ryoko walked to the corner of one stage and reached her hand out. Ayeka looked at her and smiled, grabbing her hand. Ayeka was pulled onto stage and dragged to the middle. Ayeka didn't know what to do, so Ryoko smiled and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, and started to move from side to side, causing Ayeka to move along with her.....
~*~Don't let me get me
I'm my own worst enemy
Its bad when you annoy yourself
So irritating
Don't wanna be my friend no more
I wanna be somebody else~*~
The crown screamed loudly as Ryoko's song ended. Ryoko and Ayeka laughed and hugged each other once before Ayeka walked off stage, Ryoko staying on to talk to the crowd.
"So, you guys like? ::screams:: Alright then! You guys want to hear another from me? ::screams louder:: I'll take that as a yes! So if you do, come back at 7:45 and I'll do another for your guys then! Sound good to you? ::screams louder:: Alright! So until then!" Ryoko waved goodbye and walked off stage, returning the mic, and walked to her friends. They talked for a few and decided to go on a few rides.
Unknown to any of them, two shodows lurked in the shadows of a nearby building. Both watching Tenchi and Ryoko closely.
"You think that's them?" asked one, male.
The other smirked almost evilly and nodded. "No doubt about it. And if they are who I think they are, we'll have to keep a close eye on them." This voice female.
"What do you suppose we do for now then?"
"Just follow them, but act like we're just here for the so called 'parties.' They shouldn't suspect anything. But if they do, we'll just walked away and act like it's nothing."
The other smirked and walked next to the other shadow. "So, when do you begin work?"
"Tomorrow morning. Good thing they change things for these seniors at the end of the year. Other wise it would be harder to keep an eye on them."
"Yes. I agree."
"Well, we should get going. We don't want to lose them."
The other nodded as he followed the other into the carnival area and disappeared into the crowd.
//Last song for Ryoko of the day; 9:30 p.m.//
"Ok everyone! This is the last I'll be doing tonite!" said Ryoko just loud enough to be heard over the crowd. "So I'm gonna sing something nice and slow! So I want you guys and girls to take the person you came here with and dance with them." Ryoko walked over to Tenchi and helped him onto the stage. "And if you didn't come here with someone, go and find someone to dance with then so you don't have to be alone....."
Ryoko took Tenchi to the middle of the stage, wrapped her arms around his neck, his around her waist, and slowly began to dance as the music began to play.
~*~I am an opportunity and I knock so softly
Sometimes I get loud when I wish everybody'd just
get off me
So many playas you'd think I was a ball game
Its every man for themself, there are no
team mates
This life gets lonely when everybody wants
something
This might have been your fate
But they'll get their's eventually
And I hope I'm there
Surrounded by familiar faces without names
None of them know me or want to share my pain
And they only wish to bask in my light, then fade
away
To win my love, to them a game
To watch me live my life in pain
When all is done and the glitter fades, fades
away
They'll get their's eventually
And I hope I'm there
I drank your poison cuz you told me its wine
Shame on you if you fool once
Shame on me if you fool me twice
I didn't know the price
You'll get yours eventually
So what good am I to you if I can't be broken?
You'll get yours, yes you'll get yours
Eventually~*~
The crowd cheered as the music ended. Ryoko got a mischievious grin on her face as an idea popped in her head. Tenchi noticed this and began to sweatdrop. Ryoko grabbed Tenchi's head in her hands and leaned in to kiss Tenchi. Gently first, but deeper as the crown began screaming louder. Boy was Tenchi ever embarrassed, but let it pass as he kissed Ryoko back.
//Next day//
"Hey you guys!" greeted Ryoko as she walked into their new class room.
"Hey Ryoko!" greeted Ayeka as she took a seat quickly next to Kamedake.
"Hey Ryoko, do they always do this to the seniors?" asked Kamedake as he set his bookbag on the floor next to him.
"Oh, you mean seperating seniors from the other classes? ::Kamedake nods his head:: Usually, yes. It's something for the seniors. A way of having some fun for the last few days of school for us. I don't know exactly why they do. That's just the excuse they give us. I wonder who will be here to watch or 'teach' the class for next couple of days."
"Yea, me too!" said Mya, surprising Ryoko a little.
Ryoko turned around and found the rest of her friends smiled or waving at her as they walked in and took seats nearby.
"Hey you guys! I thought you guys were going to be placed in different classes?"
"That's what we thought," said Yusuke as he took a seat next to Keiko.
"Yea, but the person in our other class room said that we got switched to here," said Keiko as she took out a notebook to write notes with to Yusuke.
"Yea, it's wierd. I don't seem to understand why they would just change like that," agreed Kira as she took a seat close to her sister.
"Who knows and who cares!" exclaimed Lia. "At least we get to be in the same class for the rest of the school year!"
"Yea," agreed Duo. "More time to torture Ryoko, Tenchi, Ayeka and Kamedake before they leave!"
Hilde smacked Duo upside the head, hard, and everyone else sweatdroped. "No hurting him too bad Hilde," said Ryoko. "Other wise he won't be there during graduation."
"Hey! That's harsh!"
"Well, it's true Duo! When it comes to Hilde, she can always beat the bloody pulp out of you because you never want to harm her," explained Kurama taking his seat next to Lia.
"Yea, whatever."
Ryoko, Tenchi and everyone else but Hilde, Kurama, and Duo sweatdropped and sat in their seats as the beel rang. A few seconds later, the classroom door opened. A women of about 23 or 24 with wavey brunette hair that just passed her shoulder's walked into the room. She wore a black jacket with a white blouse underneath, and black pants. As well matching black highheels. She wore light makeup and was carrying a coffee colored leather suitcase in her hand. She walked to the desk and placed the case on the desk then proceeded to write her name on the board. When she was done, she turned around and gave her class a bright smile.
"Good morning chuukousei," she greeted as she sat on the top of her desk. "My name is Tenshianki Shugorei. You may either call me by my first name, no formality, or by my last name. Which ever you may prefer. And I know that you guys probably have a few questions about this whole 'seniors-have- to-be-in-seperate-classrooms' thing. I have some myself there. But if you have any questions what-so-ever, just ask me." She saw someone raise their hand and she pointed to her. "Yes, you miss in the back?"
"Konnichiha! My name is Iki," said the girl as she stood and bowed. "I don't mean to sound rude or anything, but what kind of name is Tenshianki Shugorei?"
"What kind of name if Iki?" The girl gave a puzzling look and sat down, not quite understanding what she meant. "Everyone's name's are different. Just like your's. My name is what it is because me parents thought it suited my when I was born. Just like they did for the rest of you. And besides, I thought my name was a good one." Tenshianki hoped off the desk and began walking up and down the isles, getting good looks at everyone. "Speaking of names. I should really learn everyone else's here. So, why don't we learn everyone's name and tell at least one thing about yourselves so at least I can know who's who here....."
//just before school ends//
Tenshianki was once again sitting on her desk, her black jacket now off and hanging on a chair behind the desk.
"So, you don't like the idea of having this little arrangement that the school makes for you guys?" she asked one of the students.
"Well, not really. I mean, you barely get to see any of your other friends because of it except before school, after, and during lunch. That's not much time to talk if you thnk about it," explained the student (the WAY too snobby kind that not even snobby ppl can stand...).
"But the whole point is to meet other's who you didn't know exsisted so you could meet other's besides the people you know already," protested Ryoko who was now sitting on the window sile.
"Why do you say that Ryoko-mizu?" asked Tenshianki, one eyebrow lifted in interest.
"Well, if you think about. What do you suppose you would happen if you just lived out your life just talking to the people you've known throughout all your life? There are many things that could happen."
"Like what?"
"Well, for one, what if you lose contact with a lot or sometimes even all of them? Then who are you suppose to talk to for the rest of your life? Your pets? Secondly, then your life will get boring because you'll have no one to talk to except the people who already know everything about you. Why bother talking about things with them when you already know every single thing about the person. It's just not fun anymore. I mean come on. People have to meet new people. It's the way life made humans. To meet others and to make friends with as many people as humanly possible. Other wise your life will get boring as the days pass."
"Very good observation there Ryoko-mizu! She's got a great point there. Sure, not everyone will make new friends, but those people also can still talk about a lot of things with those people that he or she may already know. But if you were to make more and new friends, your life will change for the better because you'll have more people to be there to help you or to learn from. Things like that. You can't always just live a life without at least meeting new people at least once in your life. It's the way mother nature made you. So you can't just go on and continue your lives thinking that the only people you need are the people you have known since you were a kid. You'll need someone else besides them, other wise the person you are talking too won't give you much advise about it because of reasons unknown. It may not seem like a good idea right now, but as the week ends and you do meet new people, you'll feel greatful that the school did this. ::bells rings indicating school's over:: Ok, well chuukousei, that's all for today. Tomorrow I want you all to at least bring something to write with. I'll explain why then. Ja ne everyone!"
The class walked out as the teacher dismissed them, Tenchi and Ryoko being the last two out. Tenshianki turned to look at them just as they exited the room. A smirk crossed her face as she put her jacket on, grabbed her suitcase and walked out of the room. 'Looks like you're the Ryoko we think you are Joshin Ryoko.' she said to herself, locking the class door behind her. She slowly walked out of the school, passing Ryoko and her friends.
"Hey, look there goes Tenshianki," said Ryoko glancing at her. "Hey Tenshianki!"
Tenshianki turned around after putting on her sunglasses and smiled at Ryoko. "Hey there Ryoko-mizu. Was there something you needed?"
"Nothing really. Was just wondering why you were leaving so early. Usually teachers don't leave until most students are already gone."
"Oh, that. Well, you see that guy over there by the school gates?" Tenshianki pointed to a guy with sandblonde hair and aquamarine eyes who was wearing a light brown leather jacket, dark khaki pants and a black button up shirt leaning against the gate door looking at Tenshianki. "He's waiting for me. I have to get home because we're going to that carnival tonite. But he wants to take me somewhere before we go. So I'm leavin early."
"Oh, I see. He's kinda cute. But Tenchi's cuter." Tenchi blushed lightly, causing both Ryoko and Tenshianki to smile.
"Well, good thing he's taking than huh?"
"What's his name?"
"Ryuutsubasa Benkokuhogosha."
"Man, you both have rather strange and long names."
"Well, just proves we belong together. Well, I'd love to stay and chat, but I got to get going. See you guys tomorrow!"
Tenshianki waved goodbye and walked int he direction of Ryuutsuba. Ryuutsuba smiled at Tenshianki and gave her slight kiss on the cheek. They talked for a few minutes then walked away.
"I still say he's kinda cute." Ryoko got a glare from Tenchi and sweatdropped. "Only joking Tenchi! Really!"
Everyone laughed or rolled their eyes then began walking home. Agreeing to meet each other at the carnival entrance.
//With Tenshianki and Ryuutsuba//
"So, how was it today?" asked Ryuutsuba as he and Tenshianki slowly walked in the direction of their apartment.
"Quite good actually. Ryoko is just what we thought. She's caring to her friends, but will always protest if something is wrong. And I'm pretty sure she'd fight to save their lives. Even if it means taking her own."
"You think she'll actually be able to help planet Jurai then?"
"Most likely not alone. ::evil smirk:: But I'm pretty sure we can prevent that ever from happening anyway."
"So, you think we can pull this off then?"
"Our magesties said they needed this done. So we're going to do it. Dead or alive, we'll accomplish our mission."
"So, when do we begin?"
"What do you say that we pay a little visit to Ryoko and Tenchi tomorrow after school. Ryoko's place. They should really get one hell of a kick out of it."
//Next day after school, Ryoko's house//
"I don't get it, how is it that I can never beat you every time you use you power like that?!" demanded Ryoko as she carefully flew to the ground. 'Boy has the flying ever come in handy.' She said to herself as her feet touched the ground.
"You're not trying with everything you have Ryoko. You just don't know that yet."
"My ass! I've been trying the best I can!"
Tenchi rolled his eyes at Ryoko. He was about to say something when he felt some kind of energy from nearby. Ryoko noticed his face change and was about to ask about it when she felt it too. 'What is that?' she asked herself as she looked in the direction it was coming from. She was about to ask Tenchi, but before she got the chance, an enormous amount of energy landed and blew just a few feet in front of Ryoko. Ryoko and Tenchi were flown back because of this, but quickly regained their ground.
They both looked up and noticed two hooded figures floating in the sky above them. Both looking down at them both, their faces not being able to be seen.
"Well, well, well, what do we have here," said one who was slowly floating down, her arm extended, indicating she had blasted the fire at them.
"Who the hell are you?!" demanded Ryoko as Tenchi ran to her side.
"That is none of your concern," said the other as he landed nexted to the other.
"What does concern you is that you are in no shape what-so-ever to fight. So if you're going to beat us or our little 'minions', you'll have to do a hell of a lot better than that," said the other once again, quieting her companion.
"Wait a minute, what do you mean by beat you?!" asked Tenchi as he stood in front of Ryoko.
"Well, hello there Tenchi Masaki, crowned prince of Jurai. Who would've figured I'd actually get to meet you face to face in this kind of situation. I was hoping that would wait until after the little war on Jurai."
"What?! Who the hell are you?!"
"::smirks evilly:: I'm pretty sure you know that already, dear prince. Or at least Ryoko should. But I could be wrong. But wither way, if you want to make it past me or my friend here, you'll have to do better than what I just saw. So I suggest you keep practicing. We'll be back soon. Until then!"
The, just as they appeared, the two figures disappeared from everyone's site. Tenchi looked over at Washu, his eyes asking if she got any data on the two that were just there. Washu gave one last look at her computer, but shock her head no to Tenchi. Tenchi sighed angerily and walked over to Ayeka and Kamedake.
Ryoko however stood in the same place as before, just staring at the same spot that the mysterious people were just standing. 'Why did they seem to familiar to me?' she asked herself. She closed her eyes, still knowing the feeling of their energy. She tried comparing them to powers that she had already felt throughout the weeks time.
Finally it came. An image from Tenchi's dream came to mind. The image that no one had seen but her. Two hooded figures standing at the edge of a cliff, staring at the dead bodies surrounding her, all covered in their own blood. Emblems shining on the two's heads. They looked over at Ryoko and stared at her. She wasn't quite sure if this was a look of sadness or of anger. She couldn't see their faces, but their energy was strong. She could sense some of their feelings radiating off the bodies as the continues to stand there, niether daring to move. She saw something shine on one of their faces as it slowly slid down his or her face.
Just as the dream ended and the two disappeared, Ryoko felt an enormous amount of pain in her chest and doubled over. Her knees feel to the ground, her hands reaching up to grab her chest. Her breath now becaoming ragged.
Tenchi ran up to her after he heard her scream. He kneeled down next to her and noticed her emblem slightly shining on her forehead. "Ryoko, what's wrong? What ever it is, you have to calm down."
Ryoko shock her head and tried to speak. "No Ten...Tenchi. That's...just it. I...I've felt this...this power b...before. It's so...so famil...familiar."
"How's that possible? I don't understand..."
"The dream Tenchi. It's all...it's all from there. I've seen them...in your dream Tenchi....They were...in your...dreams."
"Huh? How?"
"I...I don't know. They're...They're just there. I don't...I don't underst...understand either."
Tenchi looked at Ryoko in bewilderment, but shrugged it away for the time being as he picked Ryoko up and carried her over to Washu.
//With the "mysterious" duo//
"I didn't think she would have such an impact on it," said one as he hid himself behind a tree.
"It's not surprising that she did. She's the only one who ever saw us in Tenchi's dreams. She's the only one who will understand us after she finds out who we are."
"Do you really think so?"
"I know so. But until then, let's keep them in suspence."
The other nodded his head in agreement as they began walking away. Disappearing as they walked deeper into the woods.
//two weeks later//
Ryoko, Tenchi and the others had finally graduated high school and were enjoying the time they had to be "free." When Ryoko and Tenchi would spar, but then the two mysterious people would return and try to fight them. The two barely winning each fight. They'd say something to shock all of them, then disappear with smirks on their faces. Tenchi, Ryoko, Ayeka, Kamedake and Washu still not understading who these people were and where they came from.
But for the most part, Ryoko had become good friends witht the sub for their classes and still talked to her after graduation. She even met Ryuutsuba and had become a good friend to him. But she mainly hung with Tenshianki and her other g/f's while Tenchi hung with Ryuutsuba and their other friends.
Everything was great for Ryoko and everyone else. They had fun, went to parties, their jobs, and wherever else they wanted to go. But today was going to be different. Today was the day that Ryoko, Tenchi, Ayeka, Washu and Kamedake were to go back to Jurai. They all said their goodbyes and promises of coming back to earth to see their friends again, and left, leaving earth and all it's inahabitants behind with it. So now here they were, on the ship Ryu-oh, heading for planet Jurai.
"Hey little Ryoko, I have something for you."
"Oh, hey mom. What is it?"
Washu handed Ryoko a box with small holes in it, tied with a red ribbon. Ryoko looked up at her mom and smiled. She untied the ribbon and opened the top of the box. She looked inside and gasped at what she saw. It was a cute is animal that looked almost like a mixture of a cat and a rabbit. She took it out of the box and hugged it close to her.
"What is it?"
"It's called a cabbit."
"Oh, it's so cute!"
"Hey Ryoko, what ch-ya got there?" asked Tenchi as he walked into the room.
Ryoko looked over at Tenchi and showed him. "It's a cabbit."
"Oh, it's cute. What' it's name?"
Ryoko held it out in front of her to look at it and smiled when she heard it meow. "It think I'll call her Ryo-ohki."
"I like it. But what's the occasion?"
"Well, it's something I wanted to give to Ryoko when I thought she would be able to handle a little thing like Ryo-ohki here. I was going to give it to her sooner, but it slipped my mind with all this training with you, Ryoko and the other two. She's a space ship that Ryoko can ride in if need be. And I didn't want to make her always look like a ship, so I decided to change her appearance."
"I don't get it, how is Ryoko suppose to get into her is she's an animal?"
"That's simple. I'd show you, but we're already on a ship. All you have to do is throw her up into the air, or she'll just jump, and she'll ransform into one. But on days when Ryoko wasn't going to use her, I just made her to look like this so she could have someone to talk to on days she was bored and had no one to talk too at all."
"Thanks mom. I love her! She's just too cute! So, how am I suppose to talk to her anyway?"
"Well, for starters, just ask her a question or say hi and she'll talk back. Only people who will really understand her are you and me."
"Alright. Um....Hi Ryo-ohki."
"Meow!" replied the little cabbit looking up at Ryoko.
"Wow! I can understand her. This is too cool! So Ryo-ohki, you like the name?"
"Meow! Meow!"
"::giggle:: That's good."
//hrs later, just after landing on Jurai//
"Wow! Just like your dreams Tenchi!"
"I'll take that as a good thing."
Ryoko, with Ryo-ohki sitting on her shoulder, Tenchi, Washu, Ayeka and Kamedake walked off of Ryu-oh and walked onto the platform.
"Meow...."
"It's alright Ryo-ohki. There's nothing to worry about. I promise."
"Meow."
"Tenchi! You're home!"
A women of about her middle twenties ran up to Tenchi and hugged him with all her might.
"Mom! I've missed you!" Tenchi returned the hug and picked his mother up, twirling her around in circles. "Mom, how have you been doing?"
"I've been just fine my Tenchi. But who are these two over here? One seems to look rather familiar."
"Oh, the one with red hair is Washu. You should remember her, right?"
"I knew it!" She walked up to Washu and hugged her. "Nice to see you again old friend."
"Same here Achika. I figure everything has been going ok around here?"
"Yes, but who might I ask is this young lady right here?"
"Oh, this young lady right here is Ryoko." Ryoko walked up and bowwed slightly. "You remember her don't you Achika?"
"Yes, who could forget." She walked up to Ryoko and gave her a friendly hug. "It's nice to see you again Ryoko."
Ryoko returned the hug and smiled. "I guess the same goes here."
Achika smiled and motioned for them to follow her.
"So, did you three enjoy your stay on earth?"
"For the most part," replied Tenchi as he followed his mother inside the palace.
"Ummm, you'll have to tell me about it. But first, I have a surprise for you guys."
"Really, what?"
"Just follow me Tenchi-chan, and you'll find out....."
~*~ TBC ~*~
Translations:
-mizu ~ Ms.
-san ~ Mr./Mrs.
-chan ~ dear
Joshin ~ Goddess
Tenshianki ~ Angel heart
Shugorei ~ guardian spirit
Ryuutsuba ~ dragonwings
Benkokuhogosha ~ universal guardian/protector
Iki ~ spirit
Konnichiha ~ hello (the real spelling of it...)
chuukousei ~ mid-high school students
A.N. Ok, there you al have it. Chapter 4. What did you guys think? Plus, I added translations for the Japanese names or means. Just thought I'f let you guys know what was what. Newhoz...Review and tell me please! Until we meet again, Ja!
Previews: Achika has a surpise for the 5 that had just returned to Jurai. But what is this surprise? And why does it shock everyone?.....
Summer Solstice now begins on Jurai. Tenchi has a surprise for friends and family. But mainly for Ryoko. Sasami also in on the secret. Other wise, no one else knows what it is. ~_^ So what is this surprise and who will spill it first? Sasami or Tenchi?
Two years pass on Jurai and things slowly begin to change for everyone. But the evil that was suspected to come a year later has finally arrived. No one says that time when they're suppose to. So what will Ryoko do and how will she defeat them. And what did the two myterious figures mean by Ryoko not being able to defeat this evil by themselves? And if it's true, what will they all do and who is suppose to help?
All in the nest chapter: All New Surprises-All New Evils