Disclaimer: Me no own, you no sue, this is sad but this is
true.
Also to those diehard R+T fans out there breathing down peoples
necks about something being this way or that it's your
opinion please do not try to force it down my throat. It's
just fan fiction, loosen up.
Chapter 4:
Ask any person in the Jurian armada which craft was the fastest they had ever encountered and they would say with pride that no ship was faster than their own. But whilst those words passed their lips a single name crossed their minds, Ryo-Ohki. At the time said ship was racing through space with ease and grace that made the most experienced pilot lower his head in shame.
Ryoko tried to hide the amused smirk on her face as she observed Ibara, supporting the majority of his weight from his injured leg, stare out onto the starry space his eyes filled with child-like wonder.
She had forgotten that he had spent all of his life on that planet only seeing the starts from the ground. Where as she could at any time go up into space and see them far closer than many ever will.
We will be approaching Earth soon. She announced to her first time passenger.
Ibara searched the endless sea of stars and worlds searching for the place his dream called home only to see that most places looked relatively the same. Casting his eyes back onto her silently asking that she specify which planet belonged to her, he received only a grin.
Before them a large orange planet encircled by beautiful rings grew into size as they approached, he thought for a moment that this intriguing world was the place called Earth.
But Ryo-Ohki merely yowled as she passed by moving on at an incredible speed.
Ryoko stated enjoying the emotions playing across his face. It's two planets away from Earth.
Feeling disappointed he huffed as he settled down for the reminder of the ride. It was not long before a bright blue and green planet came into their line of vision. And somehow he knew even before the craft began slowing its acceleration that the beautiful world approaching them was indeed the place, his pirate, and soon he too, called home.
Descending into the Earth's atmosphere he was amazed at how much of the world consisted of water. It looked as if everything was flooding and only few patches of land were high enough to survive.
So, what do you think of it, Ibara? Ryoko's voice asked from beside him.
He turned his sight from the quickly growing land to look onto her face gentle at the sight of the place she now considered her home. He managed, not a thought of the planet in his mind.
Here we are; home sweet home. Ryoko grinned from ear to ear as she touched his shoulder. He felt the air about him adjust as their body mass broke down and moved through matter at a speed almost equal to that of the speed of light.
The first thing to greet his sights was the great amount of trees surrounding the area off from the porch. It was all breath taking, the lake, the green all around, everything looked so beautiful and full of life unlike that barren wasteland he had spent a great deal of his life upon. From somewhere in the dense depths of the wood surrounding them birds and insects could be heard creating a symphony of pleasant noise. No wonder she didn't wish to stay with me. She lives in a paradise.'
The sound of the door opening tore their attention back to the house, Ryoko you're back! Sasami cried happily running towards her for an embrace only to stop short to see that she was propping someone a least a head taller than herself against her shoulder.
Ibara hopped on one foot turning in a circle to face the body of the voice. Smiling at the blue haired young lady he managed a respectable bow. Greetings Princess Sasami, you have grown since I last saw you.
It took the bewildered princess a moment to look beyond the Tenchi like appearances to recall who the person standing before her was. She cast her eyes to Ryoko for answers.
I've kidnapped him. I'm going to demand random from Jurai; I think they would pay dearly for the return of one of their greatest protectors. She joked winking an eye at her companion. Can you tell Washu that we need her help?
Gathering a cheerful Ryo-Ohki in her arms Sasami quickly rushed into the house at the same time announcing to everyone that Ryoko had returned.
The first person to come out of the house was a slightly enraged Ayeka. Miss Ryoko, I can not believe that you, once again, skipped out on your chores. I had thought you have grown out of this unacceptable behaviors, but it seems once again I had too great of expectations of you. Jumping up in the middle of breakfast shouting as you were-
If I may interject, your highness. Ibara said drawing the attention of the family to himself for the first time. I believe that it is my fault that Lady Ryoko left in such haste. Please, if the blame is to put one someone, let it be me.
All eyes looked onto Ibara as he drew himself up from his bow. Both Tenchi and Ayeka stood in shock unbelieving as to what they saw where as Mihoshi cautiously approached them with the most curious look about her face.
Um do I know you? She asked innocently.
Everyone sighed together in her utter hopelessness. You idiot, don't you remember Ibara from that time we needed money and went looking for some treasure? Ryoko questioned the blood vessels in her temple already protruding.
Which volume was that? She asked searching through a manga that seemed to have appeared on of thin air.
She's hopeless. Ayeka stated.
Ryoko, what are you doing holding Ibara out here when he needs medical attention? The voice of an annoyed Little Washu questioned from the door way. She huffed through her nose as she walked towards them. Taking hold of his sleeve she smiled ultra sweetly to him, Tell everyone bye-bye. She said seconds before they vanished into a subspace portal.
Ryoko stretched turning away. That was exhausting; I think I'm going to relax in the onsen.
Just as she was about to leave Ayeka took hold of her collar, Oh no you don't, you still have your chores to do for today and from yesterday.
Ah! Tenchi help me!
TBC
So sorry this chapter is short but I wanted to get something
out.
Also I wanted to apologies to those of you awaiting my updates
that are few and far apart. But this is more of a side project
for me and sadly will remain so thanks to a serious lack of
inspiration and a muse that only focuses on certain shows that
are on television. But I will try to update more often.
