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Ryoko's Wedding

By the way, I hope you have been reading the other stories, including Vegeta Muyo. It helps explain certain things in this story some.

Part 2: The Wedding Day and Reception

The big day had finally arrived. All the guests were there, including a certain Prince of All Saiyajins.* The preparations were done, and all the practices had been held, so everything was running smoothly, except for the parts with Mihoshi. Although even those parts were going good enough. As the king of Jurai said, "All she has to do it walk down the isle, I'm sure those first thirty trips were just nervousness...during practice. I mean no one is that clumsy, or unlucky." Of course he had forgotten the whole situation where Mihoshi crash landed on Earth when Tenchi was dueling one of Ayeka's suitors. [OVA episode 13]

"Are you nervous?" Tenchi's father asked him as he inspected his son, making sure everything was buttoned and hung correctly. Tenchi stood tall, looking more like a statue than a person.

"Just a little," he chuckled nervously with a shaky voice. "This is it," he thought with finality to himself, "The day I have been planning for nearly a year."

"Like father like son, wouldn't you agree Noboyuki?" Yosho said coming in. He, like Tenchi and Noboyuki, was wearing very fine Jurai black robes, reserved for special occasions like this. Although Tenchi's was a bit more decorated

"What are you talking about?" Noboyuki declared acting insulted, "I wasn't nervous at my wedding. No sir, I was completely calm, cool, and in control!" Noboyuki leaned back, with his eyes closed, imagining how cool he was.

"I remember your wedding day, Noboyuki. It took me three hours to calm you down you were hyperventilating so badly. It was a good thing I had decided to pick you up that morning. I guess that is why I was the best man at your wedding. You had cold feet so bad I thought you were going to catch frost bite," Yosho reminded him with a chuckle, destroying Noboyuki's fantasy world, where he was so sly. Noboyuki laughed as well, remembering that day.

"Well, having cold feet is nothing to be ashamed of," Noboyuki said turning to Tenchi, "it's just a natural part of a wedding, and have I told you how happy I am that you have selected me, your father, to be best man at your wedding?" Noboyuki continued to give his son all the knowledge he had on weddings, and how to stay calm, when there was a knock at the door. Tenchi took a quick breath, wondering who could be knocking on the door. Yosho answered it, said a few words then turned to the others.

"Fifteen minutes. Tenchi you better get out there." Yosho said flatly keeping his emotions in check. It was time for the big day to truly begin.

Tenchi took a deep breath and nodded. His stomach was in knots. Tenchi came into the great hall from a side door, to stand in front of the King of Jurai, Azusa, who stood before the assembly with authority and pride. Azusa was to precede over their wedding, as was his right, and the custom. Tenchi looked around at those assembled, he didn't know many of the people here, since a lot of them were Jurains somehow related to the Royal family, thus they were his relatives. Most had came out of curiosity, after all this was the wedding of Yosho's, the lost prince of Jurai, grandson, to the number one enemy of Planet Jurai, Ryoko. In the front row was Washu, sitting next to Lady Misaki and Funaho.

A few minutes later

Wedding music began to fill the air, as Ayeka and Noboyuki came in, walking down the center isle. Followed by Mihoshi and Yosho, who worked very hard to make sure Mihoshi didn't trip on anything. Kiyone was the last to come in, she was escorted by a surprise guest, one Ryoko had a lot of trouble getting on the approved list, due to his race's tendency to start fights with anyone, at any given time. Still for being a cold hearted Saiyajin, he did a fine job walking Kiyone down the isle. Of course it would have been nice if he smiled, but that would be asking a lot of him. Each took their places assigned at the practice, and awaited the ceremony to begin.

There was a pause in the flow of people, after Kiyone. Those waiting up by Tenchi started at the back door, waiting for the next person to emerge. Then she appeared, as if someone had shoved her out into the isle. Ryo-Ohki, in her human form carrying a basket of petals, as she walked down the center isle, dropping rose petals every so often. She appeared very nervous, having to constantly remind herself not to run, or chew on her nails, as she tended to do when she became nervous.

"You're doing great Ryo-Ohki!" Sasami whispered with a broad smile as she waited for her time to begin walking down the isle with the rings. Of course she understanding her little friend couldn't hear a word she was saying but she was very happy for Ryo-Ohki., "I knew you would be a good flower girl."

Now it was Sasami's turn, with the dignity of a Jurai princess, she began her march toward her father and friends. In her hands she held a pillow, upon which rested the two rings. Each was made of gold, with touches of intricate silver designs. The rings design's resembled the ring Tenchi used to transform himself into his Jurain armor, except that each one held three rubies, set in a triangular pattern.

Finally everyone made there way down to take their places, Sasami slightly altered the plans slightly to stand beside Ryo-Ohki. Sasami took her tiny cabbit friends hand in her own, giving it a slight squeeze to let her know she had done well. Ryo-Ohki, still very nervous, smiled at her friends compassion.

Suddenly the music erupted, and everyone assembled rose. Ryoko stood at the end of the great hall, her dress illuminated by the many lights in the hall. There had been one alteration to the dress Ryoko wore. The one she had decided on while her and the others shopped on Earth would have covered her from the chin down. What she was wearing now had the throat, and upper portion of the bust open, so that her locket could be seen. Of course Ayeka hadn't liked the idea of Ryoko making the wedding dress look so sultry, but Ryoko had said, "Well I'll only be wearing it for one night little princess, and really not even that long." In the bright lights Ryoko's most precious possession, the locket she wore around her neck constantly, which was given to her on her birthday by Tenchi, shined like a tiny sun set upon her chest. Her silvery hair reflected the light perfectly, making her hair look like it flowed into the dress, as if the two were one. Those assembled sat in awe of the beautiful woman who glided gracefully down the isle. Her golden eyes were barely visible under the shawl she wore.

In all her entire life Ryoko could not remember ever having this much trouble walking. Not even if she counted the times she had become completely intoxicated. Yet walking down this isle took all her strength and concentration. "It's just a stupid path, down a stupid isle. I can't be that nervous, I'm Ryoko, the dreaded Space pirate!" She told herself trying to steel her nerves, it wasn't helping her any, all she was doing was making herself even more tense. While she walked, Ryoko realized it wasn't the distance itself that made her nervous, or even all the staring eyes which were focused solely on her, it was what this all meant. "After this, Tenchi and I will be..." a tear rolled down her cheeks, despite her best efforts to control herself, of course no one saw it, since her face was hidden by the shawl. "together,"she finished, "Finally..."

Ryoko stopped as she reached Tenchi and the others. Everyone looked so beautiful. "Even Ayeka doesn't looks good," Ryoko told herself as she looked at her friends. Each one wore a specially made light lavender outfit, which stood in contrast to the black formal robes Tenchi and the other men wore.

"Who will be giving away this woman?" Azusa said, then paused, in his excitement to marry Tenchi to this woman, he had forgotten that Ryoko had no father, at least none that he knew of, and that would mean no one to give her away. He had meant to skip saying that.



"I do," Washu said, her voice echoing in the large room as she rose to her feet. Washu knew that he had not meant to say that, no matter how much he didn't like Tenchi and Ryoko.



Azusa nodded, to thank Washu for covering up his mistake. Clearing his throat he looked at Tenchi and Ryoko. "I believe each one of you has prepared a vow. Would you please read it at this time," his words were powerful, yet polite showing no rudeness towards either of them.



Tenchi took a deep breath, remembering the word his dad and grandpa had helped him write for his wedding vow. "Ryoko..." Tenchi paused for several minutes, everyone in the audience stared at him, wondering if he had forgotten what he was going to say. "I can't say that, it's not what I feel," Tenchi finally said giving up, he took Ryoko's hands in his own. Ryoko waited full of hope, it didn't really matter to her what he said, only that it was from the heart. As he started talking, Tenchi's nervousness seemed to melt away. "Each time I think your name, all I mentally see is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, or will ever see. The person who changed my entire life in one night, who walks through my heart as easily as she does walls, who lifts my soul as easily as she could lift up a house. Ryoko, you are the woman who flies through my thoughts with the same grace you use to soar through the skies, and who blasts away the walls I sometimes put up in my heart, as if you were cracking open an ancient treasure that others had forgotten.

Ryoko continued to stare at Tenchi, smiling with her eyes. As Tenchi had done, Ryoko forgot the vows she had written with Ayeka and the others, and decided to speak from her heart.

"Tenchi Masaki," Ryoko started, "before I met you, my life was chaos. I roamed the stars blowing up planets, looting, and killing for Kagato. The second I saw you, I knew there was something special about you. You say I do all those things for you, that I lift your soul, break the walls you build around your heart sometimes, and that I am always in your mind. But since the day you were born Tenchi, I've loved you. I've wanted to be with you, for you to be with me. I can't really describe it, never in my whole life have I felt this happy before. You stole from me something no one in the entire universe has ever owned, and never will again. You stole my heart, and by taking it you made me even happier than I thought possible. You freed me from being Kagato's slave, and even saved my mother, without any hope of a reward, you risked everything to save a woman who's brought you nothing but grief. You helped me to make peace with my greatest enemies, the Jurain's," Ryoko released Tenchi's hands for just a moment to make a sweeping motion toward the crowd before clasping them again, "and showed me the splendors of a simpler life. In short Tenchi, you changed me from a monster into a the woman I am today, without even trying."

Tears rolled down each of the women's faces, especially Mihoshi, who to her credit was able to control herself so as not to make a scene. Kiyone leaned toward her air headed friend, to give her support.

"Do you have the rings?" the king asked after allowing a few moments for everyone to collect themselves. Sasami stepped forward the silk pillow carrying the rings held high, and Tenchi and Ryoko turned toward her. Tenchi smiled at the young Jurain princess, as he reached for the ring like Ryoko. Once again Azusa spoke, quoting an ancient Jurain marriage traditional passage, and Tenchi and Ryoko placed the ring they had picked up on the others finger.

"Now then, Tenchi Masaki," Azusa said softly, "Do you take Ryoko to be your wife, to be yours forever, no matter what may happen in the future, until dead separates you?"

Tenchi nodded as he spoke looking into Ryoko's eyes. "I do." His nervousness was returning.

"Ryoko," the king of Jurai stated his voice echoing in the large chamber, "Do you take this man, Tenchi Masaki, to be yours forever more. No matter what the future may bring, to be parted only by death itself?"

"I do," Ryoko replied. She appeared to be becoming impatient. However, it was merely her own nervousness showing. The phrase the two lovers had been waiting nearly a year to hear was about to be proclaimed.

"Then by the power of Jurai's Royal family, given to me by Tsunami most powerful ship of Jurai, I now pronounce the two of husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

Tenchi threw back the sash that covered Ryoko's face barely quick enough as Ryoko threw he arms around Tenchi, pressing her lips against his passionately.

For nearly a full minute the two of them stood locked in each other's embrace. After a while the king stated, "May I present to those assembled here, for the first time, Mr and Mrs Tenchi Masaki." Still even after Azusa's introduction of them the two had not released each other. After all they had been through in the past few weeks, even months, this was the most relaxed either had felt in a long time, and they had become lost in the feeling.

Azusa looked around not understanding why the young couple in front of him had not yet stopped kissing. A few moments later and even he was nervously shifting from foot to foot. After yet a few more moments, he decided to say something. "Once the procession has left, I invite you all to the Dining Hall for some entertainment, and a chance to meet the happy couple."

"He's got to come up for air sometime," Noboyuki whispered to Yosho from the side of his mouth. Ayeka cleared her throat, it was bad enough she had to watch Ryoko kiss Tenchi, but for this long was just too much. In a quick motion, Yosho reached out his foot to tap Tenchi's. Anyone who saw him do it remained quiet, or laughed nervously into their own hand.

Finally Tenchi and Ryoko broke off their kiss. Tenchi's face turned bright red, he was more than a little embarrassed. The music once again filled the air, as Tenchi and Ryoko made their way out to the great hall, Ryoko holding Tenchi by the . Ryoko looked at Tenchi, who walked very stiff legged, "Oh don't worry Tenchi darling, we'll get to do a lot more kissing tonight..." Ryoko's voice was seductive and full of promise. Tenchi looked over at her, seeing her smiling face and bright eyes, it was like he was seeing her for the first time. He grinned at her, it was going to be a long night he could tell, one that would make him glad he had kept himself in such good physical shape.

Once all the girls had been escorted back out, the doors closed, and Mihoshi lost total control. She fell onto Kiyone sobbing heavily. "I'm so moved!!" She wailed loudly.

Kiyone looked at the others, then gently patted Mihoshi on the head, "There, there, Mihoshi it's..." After a few minutes, Mihoshi stopped crying, and as usual after a lot of crying, she blew her nose. Unfortunately it was on Kiyone's dress. Kiyone's face turned bright red, as she grabbed Mihoshi and stormed into a nearby bathroom. Kiyone's voice could be heard blasting through the door as she scolded her partner for her behavior.

The others stared at the door, listening to Kiyone's comments. "My, my," Ryoko said impressed. "I didn't think Kiyone knew words like that!"

THE RECEPTION:

Later in the Dining Hall

Everyone involved in the wedding, sat at the head table enjoying the atmosphere, except for Washu and Funaho who had left to go do something, and Ryoko's special guest who had so eloquently stated, "I have no desire to sit up here by Jurains. I only came to repay a debt, I owed you. Don't think I won't try to kill you some other time!"

Occasionally someone would stop by to complement the bride and groom. Ryoko stood up, going to get yet another helping of the food, which Sasami had supervised the cooking of to make sure everything was perfect for her friend's wedding.

While Ryoko was in line, Yosho was watching the two newlyweds. He began to pound his fist on the table rhythmically. Noboyuki looked up from his dinner plate smiling as he joined in. Soon others did this as well, until the entire assembly was wildly drumming on their tables, although no one was really sure what this was for. Most did it just because, if people at the head table were doing it, it must have some importance. The only person not joining in, beside the married couple, was a man who sat alone with his two children, who were joining in the festivities. As a matter of fact the tables around this very unusual guest were also empty, but then again who would want to sit next to a Saiyajin prince?

In line, Ryoko heard the odd pounding. "Now what's going on?" she wondered looking around. Suddenly it dawned on her, this was an odd Earth custom preformed at weddings sometimes. She had seen it on one of the romance shows she watched with Ayeka. When the guests all started pounding the tables like that, the newly married couple was supposed to run to each other and kiss. "Well, if that's what they want!" Ryoko said slyly, dropping her plate, which was expertly caught by one of the caters who had been watching Ryoko, waiting for something like this to happen.

Sadly, Tenchi was not as well versed in the various traditions of wedding ceremonies like Ryoko, and he continued to eat. As a matter of fact, he had just finished swallowing a mouthful of noodles when he happened to look up, and saw Ryoko running at full speed, in her gown, straight at him. Tenchi looked like a deer caught in head lights for the split second, before Ryoko leapt into the air, throwing her arms around him as she kissed him. The sheer force of the impact sent the young couple toppling over in Tenchi's chair with a loud thud. Everyone in the dining hall laughed at the sight.

"Save something for the honey moon you two," Azusa said with very little emotion, everyone was unsure if it was a joke, or merely a comment.

Ryoko stood up dusting herself off, "it's ok." She commented coyly, "Tenchi likes it when I play rough. Don't you Tenchi dear?"

"I don't think I broke anything..." Tenchi remarked under his breath talking about himself, and the chair, as he weakly rose to his feet.

Ryoko smiled, as she returned to the buffet, to finish getting herself something else to eat. After a few moments the laughter died down, and everyone returned to their conversations. "You know you could have told me about that!" Tenchi snapped at his father and grandfather in a poor attempt to sound angry.

"Gosh," Noboyuki began smirking as he spoke, "you didn't know about that tradition Tenchi? I thought everyone did!" Both Noboyuki and Yosho laughed at Tenchi, once again they had gotten him with one of their pranks.

Washu, smiling broadly, stood by the door with Lady Funaho, "Those two... Well Lady Funaho, shall we go?"

"Are you sure you want to leave the party Washu?" Funaho asked.

"We won't be gone long, besides we have a deal don't we. I gave you the idea on how to solve Ryoko, Ayeka, and Tenchi's problem, and you take me on our little trip."

"Yes I remember our agreement," Funaho stated looking at the wedding table, "as a matter of fact it appears my sister is putting your plan into action right now. I am shocked that you were able to get Tenchi and Ryoko to agree to it." She looked at the head table, there was her sister, Misaki, handing Azusa something to sign. They spoke for a few moments, although Azusa appeared to have celebrated a bit too much, so it was doubtful he knew what he was signing even when she spoke to him about it. He glanced at the document, then quickly signed it handing it back to Misaki, so he could back to his glass of fine wine. Misaki took the document, and made an 'ok' sign to her sister as she headed away from the table.

"Well it wasn't really that hard, I figured Tenchi would give the plan his okay. Although I must admit it was rather shocking that Ryoko went along with it. I went to her first, since if Tenchi said yes to my idea, and Ryoko said no, well let's just say it could cause some problems." Washu said, "anyway, let's get going." Washu grabbed the door leading to the main hall, and stepped out. There was Sasami, standing in the middle of the hallway.

"Oh Washu! Lady Funaho! What are you doing? You aren't leaving are you?" Sasami asked as she looked at the two women. "I know what you're doing, you want to see Tsunami's tree, don't you?"

Washu was shocked, she had been certain that the only two people who knew about Washu's interest in seeing Tsunami's tree was Lady Funaho and Lady Misaki. How had Sasami learned about it? "Yes.. That's right, but how did you...?"

"Never mind that now Washu, come on I'll take you to her," Sasami said grabbing Washu's arm, "if it's alright with you, Lady Funaho..." Sasami bowed respectfully.

"Ok Sasami, you may escort Washu to the place where the trees of Jurai are kept. Just make sure you hurry back, after all you don't want to miss anything." Funaho said.

TSUNAMI'S TREE:

"Here it is Washu!" Sasami chimed pointing to the large tree in front of her. "So why did you want to see Tsunami's tree anyway?" She asked as Washu walked around the tree examining it, specifically the base.

Washu was silent, as she pace, "Ah ha!" She commented picking up something.

"What is it Washu?" Sasami wondered looking at the small item in Washu's hand.

"It's a seed, from Tsunami. I had a theory, and now this confirms it!" Washu smiled, as a tear trickled down her cheek. "Well, we better get back to the party." Washu stated clearing her throat. "By the way Sasami, how did you know I was going to go see Tsunami's tree anyway?"

"I didn't, I just had this feeling that I should be out in the hall. When I saw you and Lady Funaho it was I just knew somehow that you wanted to see Tsunami's tree." Sasami told Washu sounding a little unnerved by her vision.

"Hmm interesting..." Washu said staring at Sasami. "Sasami, could you do something for me?"

"What is it Washu?" Sasami asked with extreme interest. She hoped it would involve going into Washu's lab, there were so many interesting things there.

"I want you to plant this for me. It's very important it be planted in Jurain soil, do you understand?" Washu said gravely dropping the seed into Sasami's open hand. "It's a tree of Jurai, and it belongs to someone very special."

"Sure Washu," Sasami stated looking at the seed. "Whose is it?"

"It's Tenchi's." Washu told her as she began walking away.

"What!" Sasami's jaw dropped, "but how is that--"

Washu held up one hand stopping Sasami, "I'll explain it all to everyone later. After all you are coming to the hot tub party after the reception aren't you?"

"Sure Washu," Sasami said this was the first she had heard of it. "Where is it?"

"At Tenchi's house." Washu once again held up her hand smiling her classic 'I am SUCH a genius' smile. "Just come up to the girls guest room. Okay?"

Sasami shook her head, Washu was always full of mysteries and surprises. Sasami's face was distraught, she hated being this confused.

"Oh and Sasami..." Washu began, "make sure you bury that seed real good. It's a very important task, but I know you can do it." Sasami cheered up some, she loved it when the others treated her like the mature young woman she was becoming. She skipped off to find and reserve a place for this special seed.

Back at the dining hall

Azusa stood up before the assembly. "Before we all go our separate ways, there is one final tradition we must observe. The dance between the newly weds." He made a quick sweeping motion, and some servants appeared, clearing an area to be used as a dance floor, as a soft music began to play. Tenchi an Ryoko slowly rose, then made their way to the floor. Washu and Sasami came back in the dining hall, shutting the door quietly behind them.

Tenchi took one of Ryoko's hands in his own, placing his other hand on her slender waist. He sighed happily, it was good to have her in his arms again. Soft music began to play (I hear the music from the second OVA, the soft beginning I believe it's called Pioneer), filing the hall with it's gentle melody. All the lights flickered off, save one, which focused on the two figures who stood in each others embrace.

"Well Mrs. Masaki, shall we dance?" Tenchi asked his bride with a smile, already knowing the answer. To call what Ryoko and Tenchi were doing dancing would be a lie. It was more of a rhythmic motion around the dance floor, appearing very robotic and stiff. Neither was very skilled in this style of dancing, or any kind for that matter.

Tenchi sighed, as he lost himself in Ryoko's eyes. Up until now, he had not really had a chance to see her, or at least to take in her beauty. "Ryoko, you look beautiful tonight, " he began.

"Are you saying I don't look beautiful all the time Tenchi?" Ryoko coyly asked, looking from the top of her eyes, as her head was aimed downward. She always would love making Tenchi nervous.

"Well, no... I mean yes, but..." Tenchi stopped, once again Ryoko had gotten him to stick his foot in his mouth. He merely sighed, admitting that he had once again been defeated.

Tenchi noticed that she still was wearing the pendant he had given her for her birthday, so many years ago. It had been, in his opinion, the first true declaration of his love for her. He wondered if she would ever take it off. Ryoko leaned her head forward, touching her forehead to his. A tear rolled down her cheek. Tenchi was confused, "Is something wrong Ryoko?"

"No, Tenchi. I'm just so happy." Ryoko smiled. "Everything has been so wonderful, it's like a dream, but it's real." Ryoko's mind drifted, tonight would be her first night as Ryoko Masaki, the wife of Tenchi Masaki. It had been the best day of her life, and now she would have the best night of her life. Nothing could take that away from her. The two young lovers continued to dance, holding each other close, eyes closed as they leaned on each other. It had been a long day, one that had been planned for an extremely long time, but now it was over. They held each other, drawing comfort from each other, as they had when they kissed at the wedding, and probably would have continued to do so forever, had the music not come to an end.

Yosho approached the happy couple as the music died. "Tenchi, if you don't mind, I've asked Azusa to allow the immediate family and friends a chance to have one dance with each of you." Tenchi nodded releasing Ryoko hesitantly. "It may be a while after today before we all see each other again, and I thought you might want to speak with everyone one last time."

"Thank you grandpa," Tenchi said with a smile, " I think that would be for the best." The music started again, and Yosho and Ryoko began to dance, as Ayeka approached Tenchi.

Tenchi held Ayeka close. "Thank you Ayeka," he whispered to her. "Thank you for the wonderful wedding." Ayeka did not meet his eyes, he could tell she was upset. "I know this must be very hard for you, and I want you to know I never wanted to hurt you. Don't worry thought, I promise everything will work out."

"Lord Tenchi..." Ayeka's voice was so meek and frail that Tenchi barely heard her. She buried her head in his chest, tears drenching his robes. He smiled, knowing Washu had a plan to help her. He wanted nothing more than to tell her the good news himself, but Tenchi remembered he had promised Washu he would say nothing until he was told everything was okay.

A few moments later

"Ayeka...," Tenchi finally said. "Ayeka, I need to dance with Sasami now." Reluctantly Ayeka released the man she loved more than he own life, and Sasami took her place. Yosho continued to speak with Ryoko as they danced, it was clear to Tenchi that whatever he was saying to her was affecting her, since she wore a weak smile, and her eyes appeared very watery. As Yosho left, Ryo-Ohki, in her human like form, took his place. She too seemed affected by Yosho's words, possibly from her bond with Ryoko. The two waltz, appearing like a mother with her child.

In order to dance with the smaller princess, Tenchi was forced to bend over slightly, "It was a wonderful wedding Tenchi!" Sasami told him in her energetic, yet polite, voice.

"Well, it wouldn't have been wonderful without you Sasami. The food you made, and your help in the wedding itself, made it as great as it was," Tenchi told his young friend, Sasami blushed, tears forming in her eyes. "Hey now, don't you dare cry Sasami," Tenchi said scolding her, although his voice was still as pleasant and happy as always.

"Tenchi..." Sasami sounded as if she was about to ask him something important. She looked right into his eyes, realizing he was staring at her, and that she had his complete attention, "does this mean our time together is over?"

"Of course not Sasami!" Tenchi told her shocked she would think such a thing. "You know you, and all the others, will always have a place at my home, and in my heart." Sasami hugged Tenchi, glad to hear his kind words. She had known he would say that, Tenchi always knew what to say to make her happy, she just had to hear those words for herself.

Sasami stepped away, as did Ryo-Ohki, and Kiyone and Mihoshi took their spots. Mihoshi wept loudly as she danced with Tenchi, while Kiyone and Ryoko danced, appearing a bit awkward dancing together. Eventually, the two Galaxy police made their way back to their seats, and Washu and Noboyuki came up, each dancing with their new son, or daughter, in law.

"Now you be gentle with her," Washu warned Tenchi as they danced. "She is my most perfect creation, and I don't want her broken." Washu's words sounded cold, but Tenchi realized they were merely one of Washu's defense mechanisms, to hide her true feelings.

"Don't worry Little Washu, if anything gets broken, it will probably be me..." Tenchi replied with a sigh. Washu looked at her daughter, who did not seem to be enjoying having Tenchi's father, who was crying loudly, clinging to her. Washu smiled, closing her eyes.

"This will be you and Tenchi's maiden voyage, won't it little Ryoko?" Washu asked her daughter telepathically.

"That's none of your damn business!" Ryoko shouted back in the same fashion. "You better not be spying on me tonight or I'll..."

"Alright, I won't spy one you," Washu replied, trying to stop a fight before it began. She had forgotten about Ryoko's temper.

Eventually the music died out, and the lights came back on:

"They grow up so fast, don't they Noboyuki?" Washu asked him as they made their way back to the table. She patted his back, he was crying more than Mihoshi.

"They sure do... I only wish my wife could be here to see this day...," Noboyuki replied, wiping his eyes with a handkerchief from his pocket.

With the dancing complete, the reception began to die down. The guests all left, Washu having to leave early to make arrangements for Ryoko's special guest and his family, and the reception came to a close.





NEXT TIME: The party is over...Or has it just begun? Tenchi and Ryoko are at last alone in their honey moon suite, and the fun begins. Of course the others aren't sitting around doing nothing. Be here next time when I tie up all the loose ends, and answer how Tenchi can have a tree, Ryoko's secret, and of course what was the document that Misaki got Azusa to sign. [Of course, I imagine it's not too hard to figure out what Ryoko's secret is. I am a romance author, not a mystery writer.] Not to mention you get to see (in writing) all the girls reunited in a hot tub (bath) party, and check in on Noboyuki and Yosho as they share a quiet evening together, and of course they watch some of Noboyuki's video's of the whole event...(a whole lot of other things happened at the reception, but it was too much to put in here, so be looking for other things that went on)

* For how Vegeta and his children got on the wedding list, their adventures had while on Planet Jurai, check out Vegeta Muyo! 2, coming soon to Fanfiction provider near you.