It was early in the morning when Tenchi awoke and the first thing he realized was that both of his arms were completely numb. No feeling or sensation passed through either one of them and at first, he was scared that yesterday was just a dream. At least he thought so until a sharp pain came from both of his hands as feeling began to return. Grinning he moved his hands up and down the backs of the two reasons his arms were numb. Ayeka was asleep on one side of him, and Ryoko on the other. Both had been lying partially on his arms, effectively cutting off enough circulation to cause them to go numb. Though there was a stabbing pain in his arms at moving them, he relished the pain and knew that just twenty-four hours ago this was not possible. Slowly the two of them began to wake up as well and began to move about. Ayeka seemed to be tired, almost worn out while the smile that graced Ryoko's face showed that she was very sated and content with things. Slowly one of his grins played across his face as he realized why. Washu had told him that the Mass provide many things, energy being one of them and his two wives had tested that theory last night much to his pleasure. He felt sorry for Ayeka though, she had tried to keep up, but she had fallen asleep out of exhaustion last night and it seemed she was still tired this morning.

Tenchi: Ayeka? (Concerned)

Ayeka: Hum? (Still asleep)

Tenchi: You can still rest if you need to…

Ryoko: Aw, is the little Princess too tired to get up?

Tenchi interrupted her tease with a look that cut off any further remarks.

Ayeka: No…I am fine… (Ayeka tried to sit up)

With Tenchi's help, Ayeka was able to sit up; though it was Ryoko who decided the best way to wake the princess up.

Ryoko: Come on Princess; let's take a bath before breakfast.

Ryoko grabbed Ayeka and the two disappeared from Tenchi's view. Tenchi went himself to clean up before breakfast, walking down the hall and into the bathroom's shower. When he made his way downstairs, he could smell breakfast wafting in from the kitchen. Grinning Tenchi made his way into the kitchen to find that Sasami already had a good bit of breakfast ready.

Sasami: Morning Tenchi. (She smiled as she moved about the kitchen)

Tenchi: Morning Sasami (Replying as he sat down) Aren't you a bit early for breakfast?

Sasami: Not at all, brother came down about an hour ago for his breakfast and he waiting for you and Ryoko up at the shrine.

Tenchi groaned aloud and bowing his head, he said a silent prayer that he was not in too much trouble.

Sasami: Now eat up. (Smiling at him)

Tenchi was about halfway through breakfast when his wives appeared beside him. Ayeka still looked tired but she was definitely awake, while Ryoko still wore a smile bigger than he had ever seen on her.

Ryoko: Oh Tenchi, you didn't wait for us.

Sasami: (Placing a plate in front of Ryoko) Eat up because brother is waiting on you this morning.

Ryoko: Brother?

Tenchi: Yosho. (Talking between bites)

Ryoko: (Hanging her head) He wasn't serious was he?

Sasami: Yes and he is waiting on you two already so I made sure your breakfast was ready.

Ryoko: (Looking up to see Sasami's smile, she grinned and dug into her breakfast. She teleported with Tenchi out of the dining room, after the two of them had finished breakfast; which left Ayeka with her sister.

Sasami: Ayeka?

Ayeka: Yes Sasami?

Sasami: You look tired, are you ok?

Ayeka: (Her face flushed a bright red and she was not sure how to tell her sister why she was tired…so she just tried to play it off) Oh…I just didn't get much sleep last night…I'm fine.

Sasami: Yeah, I didn't think any of you did, there were a lot of strange noises coming from your room last night.

Ayeka: (Choking on her food, she tried to regain her composure. Failing at that she just tried not to die of embarrassment) Um…yes…well… (Stuttering for a minute she finally decide to give up on it) I need to go see Miss Washu.

Washu: Whatever for? (She said appearing behind her)

Ayeka: Oh…um…for my checkup…

Washu: Checkup…but…

Washu was about to say more when Ayeka stood up and faced her with pleading eyes. Grinning, Washu decided to help her.

Washu: Right…your checkup…well, that can wait until after breakfast…I'm starving!

Ayeka's shoulders slumped and she looked at the small scientist in a helpless fashion. She had wanted to get away from this conversation as quickly as possible.

Sasami: Are you going to see what's wrong with Ayeka, Little Washu? (Bringing out some food for her) Something's wrong with her.

Before Ayeka could brush it off, her sister decided to be very helpful.

Sasami: Yeah, I said that she looked tired and she said that she did not get much sleep but with the noises from their room last night it sounded like she was in a lot of pain.

Ayeka's face was so red she thought she was going to die right there, and with Washu suddenly starting to snicker at her, it really didn't help matters.

Washu: Well, (Trying hard not to laugh) I think I know of a way to help them, (Casting a look at Ayeka) I mean her.

Sasami: Thank you Little Washu. (Dancing back to the kitchen)

Once she was in the kitchen, she heard a voice in her head.

Tsunami: Why did you say all of that?

Sasami: Because.

Tsunami: Because? That is not a reason.

Sasami: No, but it was fun.

Tsunami: Fun? Yes, it was interesting. However, I do not understand the need to pick on your sister like that.

Sasami: Oh Tsunami, you've got to learn to have a little fun. Like when I go out to play with Rho-Ohki, or when Ayeka and I do things together. Didn't you and your sisters ever do things together?

Silence greeted her and then she felt something from the goddess, remorse.

Sasami: Oh Tsunami, I'm sorry.

Tsunami: No, it is not your fault. Being a goddess, the idea of family and fun never really became an issue. However, I would have liked to have had more time with them.

Sasami went about her morning routine as usual, though she continued to listen to Tsunami.

In another area of the Masaki Valley, two combatants stood facing each other warily. Both were well aware of the danger the other posed, or at least they both thought they did. For many years, Tenchi had trained under his grandfather, and now he stood facing him yet again. Yosho also had faced his grandson on this same field, but never under these circumstances. Just yesterday, Tenchi had advanced on him with the powers of the light hawk. A power so strong, only the Jurai Space Trees could control them. Not only had his student learned to control them, he had also used the wings in place of his missing arm and leg. It was this power that Yosho feared, and respected. Tenchi and his grandfather were not alone. Ryoko was close by watching, and was totally bored. It had been like this for at least five minutes though she felt like it had been hours. Both combatants watched the other, barely even a movement visible though the tension was mounting. She had never been one to just stand and watch her enemies, but she guessed that the two of them had their reasons. Finally it happened, one of them twitched and they both moved as one with their bokkens slicing through the air and striking the others weapon.

Ryoko: Finally, (sighing) something to watch.

With measured movements and counter movements, the two of them fought back and forth. Ryoko had to admit that Tenchi had come a long way from when she had first started watching him fight. Though she suspected the reason for his marked improvement had less to do with her training and more to do with his confidence level. She smiled though as she thought about it. In a way, she and Ayeka were responsible for his abilities now. Without them, he would still be too scared and nervous to fight back properly. Being more confident though did not help Tenchi as much as he had hoped it would. His grandfather was still very good and very quick. It was not long before Tenchi found himself being put solely on the defensive and pushed back.

Tenchi: Oh no…not that.

Tenchi realized his grandfather's movements were the beginnings of a kata. One that had always resulted in a lot of pain for him, but try as he might he could not get the kata his grandfather was using against him reversed. Then the final swing came as Tenchi's bokken was knocked away from guarding his body. He blinked as he imagined the swing coming at him, but what truly surprised him was that there was no impact. Yosho's eyes went wide, as did Ryoko's but for purely opposite reasons. Having pushed Tenchi back, Yosho had moved in to deliver the final blow only to have it pass harmlessly through his grandson. That one moment, that one pause from him gave Tenchi the chance and with a quick turn of the bokken, Yosho felt the slap of wood against his skull. Stumbling backwards from the blow, Yosho held his head and looked at Tenchi with a slight smile.

Katsuhito: So I see she has taught you some of her tricks.

Ryoko: You better believe it old man. (Ryoko yelled as she teleported over and gave Tenchi a big hug. She was completely pleased with herself, and with what had just happened. She knew now that it was not just a one-time thing. He was able to phase now, just as she could. She wondered what else he could do) Before she could entertain that thought however, she heard Katsuhito laugh.

Katsuhito: Well then, since you want to use that, let's really see what you can do.

Ryoko turned to face Katsuhito as he spoke. Just as he finished talking, Katsuhito stretched his hand out towards her and Tenchi. Before either of them could move, the Master Key flew out of Tenchi's pocket and into Katsuhito's hand.

Katsuhito: Prepare yourself! (He shouted as he became younger and his battle armor from 700 years ago appeared on him as he advanced on them)

In a flash Tenchi was standing between Ryoko and Yosho. In his hand was the sword of the Light Hawk. Not only had his sword appeared, but he was in his battle armor as well. This time when he fought his grandfather, Tenchi had an edge. His grandfather's movements, though accelerated by his power, now seemed sluggish. And so the two of them fought back and forth. With the two of them now using their powers, the small training field seemed too small. So the two of them were bouncing off the roof of the nearby shrine. The walls of the shrine and the trees shook as they took swing after swing at each other. Staring up in amazement Ryoko watched as they literally bounced off anything they could, be it trees, walls or whatever with their energy swords slicing through the air. It was hard to believe and even harder to understand. Her Tenchi had never been that good, what happened? She could vividly recall that while they had been locked away in their own little world, Tenchi had made so much progress it was staggering. But it seemed he had just hit a new level, as his movements were quicker, more fluid. It was almost as if he was just floating through the air at times. A sudden grin appeared on her face, as she began to understand.

Ryoko: He's using the Mass's powers.

Yosho smiled, and it was not from being happy. True, he was thrilled that Tenchi's skills had become better and he even knew that the training itself had little to do with it. For as long as he had tried to train Tenchi, the one thing his student lacked was self-confidence. That in itself made Yosho happier than he could have thought, but at this moment he was planning to show Tenchi, the result of overconfidence. Planning his moves carefully, Yosho had trapped Tenchi into committing a series of moves that even phasing would not save him. At the precise moment, Yosho threw his force field into his student knocking him backwards before lunging with his energy sword. The two moves had an immediate effect and Tenchi was knocked to the ground with enough force to cause a dust cloud to blossom around him. Landing hard, Yosho leveled his energy sword right to where he knew Tenchi's throat was.

Yosho: I suggest you surrender Tenchi.

Yosho then felt a light tap on his own neck from behind him and he heard the crackle of an energy weapon behind him.

Yosho: Ryoko, you stay out of this.

Tenchi: I'm not Ryoko.

For the second time today, Yosho's eyes went wide.

Yosho: Tenchi?

Tenchi: Yep.

As the dust settled Yosho could see that Tenchi was indeed behind him and not on the ground where he should be, and more importantly, his grandson was seemingly floating in the air.

Ryoko: Tenchi! (She tackled her husband kissing him feverishly) That was amazing! You phased! You flew! And teleported… (Her words were cut off as Tenchi finally kissed her back)

Yosho: Teleporting? (He coughed trying to catch their attention)

When the two had finally stopped and were looking at him, Katsuhito had extinguished his blade and was back in his priest's clothing.

Katsuhito: You have done well Tenchi; your teachers have taught you all that you need to know and more. (Suppressing a chuckle) I believe this idea of theirs worked better than they had planned. You now fight with the powers of the heavens and the abilities of the demons. Tenchi, your name means Heaven and Earth, for above the Heavens and under the Earth has your power become complete.

Both Tenchi and Ryoko looked at him and he had to suppress a laugh at their confused looks.

Katsuhito: I am sure that your mother will explain what that means Ryoko, as she has undoubtedly been watching this.

Yosho then turned and returned to the shrine leaving the Master Key on the ground beside Tenchi. Just as Katsuhito had said, Washu had been watching the duel and at Katsuhito's parting words, she leaned back on her pillow to think about them. As per her usual routine, Washu was in her child form glancing over many holographic displays that monitored each resident of the home. She had thought that Tenchi or the others would like to review the recording of the duel so that they would know what to work on later, but with that surprise ending, Washu had changed her mind and now she knew that everyone would love to see this. However, it was Katsuhito's remark about his name that had caused her to sit back and think.

Washu: Interesting…he now has her powers…but if he can do some of the things she can…then can he do everything?

Her fingers began to fly across her keyboards as she looked at data strand after data strand; looking for her answer. She hated being left in the dark about things. She had to know.

Meanwhile, Tenchi and Ryoko were still standing together at the practice field.

Ryoko: Tenchi dear, think you can port us back to the bedroom?

Tenchi: I'm not sure I can.

Ryoko: Why not?

Tenchi: (He chuckled nervously) Well, I am not really sure how I did that just a minute ago.

Ryoko: You don't know?

Tenchi: I just kind of…it just kind of…happened.

Ryoko: (Thought about it for a moment and then smiled) Well, let's see what we can do about that then. (Her smile suddenly took on a wicked hint)

Tenchi: Oh boy.

Ryoko: Let's start with something easy. (She looked thoughtful for a moment) Flying!

Tenchi: Flying? You call that easy?

Ryoko: Sure it is. You were doing it just a few minutes ago.

Tenchi: But I'm not sure how to do it.

Ryoko: Tenchi Masaki! You can do it, and I will prove it to you.

Ryoko teleported to behind him and wrapping her arms around him she ported again, though this time it was about 500 feet into the air.

Tenchi: Ryoko!

Ryoko: Time to fly lover. (Releasing her hold on him)

Tenchi was too scared to think at first. She had surprised him by teleporting into the air, and then just dropping him. Desperately he tried to think or act, but nothing was coming to mind and the ground was approaching fast. At the last possible moment, something seemed to click in his mind and just five feet above the ground, he changed direction and began flying back up.

Tenchi: I did it!

He shouted and performed a loop that sent him spiraling out of control and into Ryoko. Catching him, she tried hard not to burst out laughing.

Ryoko: I think you should hold off on that for a while.

Tenchi: Um…yeah… (He looked around for a moment) Wow…I can see the shrine and the house from up here.

Ryoko: (Sigh) It is beautiful up here. Look over there. (Pointing off into the distance) There's a little stream that flows down the mountain that pools at the lake by the house.

For the next several minutes, Ryoko took pleasure in pointing out things that Tenchi never knew existed. Taking her by the hand, Tenchi flew towards some of the more interesting things she had pointed out. His reasons for holding her hand were two-fold. He wanted to make sure he did not get out of control again and since he had walked hand in hand with her before he wanted to know what it felt like to fly with her. The two sat by one of the streams for a time just enjoying being together. Many times before Ryoko had wanted to show him this spot but she had never had the chance to. However, since they both could fly now it would make it easier. Resting her head on his shoulder, she closed her eyes enjoying the moment.

Tenchi: Ryoko…

Ryoko: Yes?

Tenchi: How did I do those other things? Phasing and Teleporting I mean.

Ryoko: Well, to go from one place to the other all you have to do is picture where you want to go.

Tenchi: Ok, but what if I can't see where I am going?

Ryoko: (She raised her head and looked at him) If you port blind, it could…hurt.

Tenchi: Hurt?

Ryoko: Like that tree, (pointing to a nearby tree) if you were to port into it, you could just be in a lot of pain as part of the tree is absorbed into you or if it is too much then you become a part of it.

Tenchi: Become a part? You mean I could die?

She sadly nodded her head. This was something that she did not want to think about, it was too painful to think of. Kagato had forced her to port into different things to test what would happen. None of the things was enough to kill her, but they all hurt. Some were worse than others. The sudden shudder that went through her alerted her love. When he felt Ryoko shake, he pulled her closer, wrapping his arm around her. But that was not enough; he felt he needed to protect her. Somewhere inside him, an unspoken wish to be behind her came to his mind and he began picturing himself behind her with both his arms around her. It was in that instant that he found himself in that same position he had been picturing. Smiling, he pulled her back against him as his arms surrounded his love and he pulled her back against him. He held her there by the stream whispering the words he knew she longed to hear when her memories came back to haunt her.

Tenchi: I love you, Ryoko Masaki.