Family...
Author: Daferge
"Tenchi Muyo!" and characters were created by Hiroki Hayashi and Masaki Kajishima, and is the property of AIC/Nippon Television, Geneon Entertainment and FUNimation Entertainment.
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Chapter 10...
It had been almost two weeks since the night at the bar... No one had said a thing, but he knew word had gotten around... His mom was smiling more, Tennyo wasn't picking on him ( as much ), Ayeka just shook her head and Sasami giggle whenever he was around... The work around the ranch kept him busy...
His "DAY" started at about 5/6 am, on went jeans and a shirt, a new pair of tennis shoes and a small cell phone...
He'd soon found that one pair of jeans went a long way or to be more accurate, several days... "Work" didn't require clean jeans each day, but he did try to wear a clean shirt each day ( even if they WERE Tennyo's 'old' ones... )
It didn't matter that they were 'hand-me-downs' from his sister, he'd never gotten anything before... It felt odd, but good... Tennyo had tried teasing him about it, but he'd startled her by thanking her and giving her a hug... She shook her head and hugged him back... There was ALWAYS at least one clean shirt in his closet each morning...
The phone came in handy getting around... He used it to keep in touch with the others and was able to not only know where he was needed, but how to get there...
Tenchi was thankful for it, he still got lost every now and again, it seem to make Tennyo happy when ever he did and had to call her for directions...
One time following her directions he'd found himself on a small 'island' in the marsh... He knew she'd said 'left' instead of the 'right' she later claimed she'd said... She'd been 'out of range' when he'd tried to contact her and as everyone else was herding cows elsewhere, he'd had to wait almost an hour to contact her... He'd enjoyed the peace and quiet while he waited for her...
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Kiyone sat back in her chair and looked out the window at the ranch...
It was amazing what several weeks ( and a man around the place ) could do...
Every one seem happier, more cheerful and so many things were getting done...
Instead of worrying about losing the ranch, there was now some money in the bank and most of the ranch was back in working order... Fences fixed, buildings repaired, messes cleaned up...
Having Tenchi around had lifted the spirits of the girls, they were all smiling again...
The 'BAR' incident had been a surprise, she still wasn't sure of all the details... It seemed everyone had their version of what happened... When she'd talked to Washu on the phone, she sence something as Washu confirmed that it had been Tenchi that had 'handled' the spoiled brat know as 'JR' and two of his 'friends'...
There was one thing for sure, Tenchi was special... VERY special...
" SIGH... "
She smiled...
Getting soft in your old age, Kiyone?...
She wiped something from her eye...
Tenchi'd been working so very hard, he deserved something, perhaps an evening in town?...
Tenchi said he'd enjoyed eating at Washu's and it had been a while since she'd dropped in herself, what with everything going on...
YES...
They both deserved an evening out...
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Tenchi had been surprised when his mom had called him in early and told him to get changed, they were going to Washu's...
He'd been positive he'd NEVER be allowed back in town, much less Washu's, after the 'Kagato' incidence... But he wasn't going to pass up a chance to get out and relax...
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It hadn't taken long getting into town... It just SEEMED to take forever to Tenchi...
Finding a parking spot took some time, they seem to have a large crowd this evening, but soon they approached the entrance...
Tenchi opened the bar's door for his mom...
As she passed, she smiled too and offered him her arm...
Startled, Tenchi smiled, stepped in and offered her his arm...
With great pride, Kiyone took his arm and allowed him to escort her inside...
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As they entered the main bar area they were met by Washu herself... She walked up and took Kiyone's hand, smiling...
" Been a while, Kiyone... "
She then turned to Tenchi...
" So... This is young Tenchi?... I didn't get to meet you last time... "
Tenchi had a surprised look on his face...
" You seem to have made quite an impression the last time you were here... "
Washu moved closer and planted a kiss on Tenchi's cheek... Now Kiyone was surprised...
" That was for bring Seiryo back to us... "
Kiyone blushed and smiled...
Washu smiled and waved at someone...
One of the waitresses came over with a tray...
Washu reached over and got a glass of something white and handed it to Tenchi...
" Your 'usual'?... "
Kiyone looked at the glass and then at Washu...
" Milk?... I thought you didn't carry it?... "
There was a mischievous look in Washu's eyes...
" Well... It seems Tenchi's been a 'bad' influence around here... "
Tenchi and Kiyone looked at each other and then back at Washu...
" Seems that since your last visit, the Beer consumption has gone down and the requests for milk has increased... "
Washu laughed at the looks on their faces...
" That's not a bad thing... Any way, your tab tonight's on the house, enjoy... "
Giving Kiyone a hug, she was gone...
Kiyone turned to Tenchi, a tear was in her right eye... She smiled...
" Shall we?... "
Taking Tenchi's arm they went in search of a table...
to be continued...
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