Ok this is the first and official ending to Alone. I will do an alternate end
so don't send the flames yet! Please R&R and I thank everyone that has.
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Alone We Die
Ryoko heard the footsteps, her instincts told her they were Tenchi's. She
knew the sound of his run, and his walk. She closed her eyes and rolled over
to face the wall. She didn't want to see him. She didn't want to see Washu
either. She lays there, listening as Tenchi called Washu out into the hall
way to talk.
Ryoko made no move to acknowledge that Tenchi and Washu had come back into
the cell. She lay there just wanting them to go away. She could smell him,
even after all this time he still smelled the same. She could hear his
breathing, quick and nervous, just like when he was a boy and she would hang
on him to taunt Ayeka. She gave a sharp shake of her head as the memories
kept coming back to her.
"Ryoko I want to talk to you. I have made some decisions and I want you to
hear them Ryoko, please." Tenchi looked at her back pleading.
"Go away"
"Ryoko I really think you should hear him out. Please Little Ryoko just
listen to him." The pleading in Washu's voice was not hidden.
"Fine, you want to talk. Then talk, I'm listening." Came the voice that was
directed at the wall.
Tenchi sighed and began to speak to her back "Ryoko I am going back to Earth,
to live. I am going to ask that you be confined to the Misaki Shrine and
not the cave. Yosho is going back to Jurai to be the Emperor. I have stepped
down."
Ryoko sat up quickly and looked at Tenchi, hope was slowly creeping onto her
face. "What about Ayeka and your kids?"
"They will live there as well. Ryoko I still want you as my wife. Please
Ryoko, I'm sorry. I have been a fool and an idiot. Please, forgive me." He
looked to her, pleading with her. His face full of shame and grief. He
searched amber eyes for a sign.
"I'll think about it Tenchi, but I'm not making any promises." Ryoko replied
trying to sound like her old self but to many wounds were still open, it was
pale imitation.
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The day came and soon the trail was underway again. The Prosecution made
their plea for the strongest punishment available and the judge listened.
The Defense made there case as well asking for leniency. The Judge was about
to call for a recess when Tenchi rose and asked to speak.
"Your honor. I am as much to blame as Ryoko. I have been the devils advocate
for much that has happened. I was blind and unaware as to the harm I had
caused. I ask that she not be sentenced to the cave, but to the shrine. As
of today I am no longer the Emperor of Jurai. I have resigned from that duty
and will return to Earth to take over as caretaker of the shrine. I will be
personally responsible for Ryoko." Tenchi addressed the court with the full
authority of an Emperor.
"If you are resigning then who shall take your place?"
"The former Prince of Jurai, Yosho. I can not go into more specifics your
Honor, but if you contact Jurai they will supply the information." Tenchi
stood calm and in control before the Judge.
"What are your intentions toward Ryoko?" Came a calm, but furious question
from the Prosecution.
"I intend to marry her, and correct past mistakes." Tenchi looked at the
Court and dared them to speak.
"Your Honor I object! To allow this would be rewarding the Defendant. True
she would not be allowed to leave the Shrine, but as past records show Ryoko
rarely left before." The Prosecutor stood facing the Judge.
"The court will resume after one hour. I have heard all sides and will make
my decision. Dismissed." The Judge rose and exited.
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Ryoko had sat there for the whole hour barely daring to breath. She was in
fact scared. She wanted to live with Tenchi at the Shrine. She wouldn't
mind Ayeka there. She would also have Washu with her. She wouldn't marry him
as of yet. There was still wounds that would take time to heal and trust
would have to be rebuilt. Her fear worsened as they rose to hear the verdict,
when the Judge called them.
"Ryoko the Court here by declares that you are to be returned to Earth and
imprisoned into the cave. I have heard Emperor Tenchi's request but I can
not allow it because of the crimes committed." The Judge looked on at the
fear ridden face of Ryoko. He turned to Washu, who's anger was more than
visible.
"Professor Washu, I give you the chance to ease Ryoko's sentence. Can you
come up with a way of leaving Ryoko unconscious?" The Judge waited till he
received a sharp nod from Washu.
"Ryoko tonight you will be transported to Earth, and by this time tomorrow
you will be incarcerated to the cave for the next 1500 years. GP will handle
this from here on out. This court is adjourned." The Judge got up and left
quickly, glad the unpleasant task was finally over with.
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Ryoko trembled. She was terrified and slowly her anger started to build. She
would not be held again in the cold and darkness. She would not. She looked
at her Mother. Washu met her eyes and spoke quickly through the link. Ryoko
began to walk with Kiyone and Mihoshi, leaving the court room.
She walked with her shoulders slumped, in defeat. She knew that Washu was
with Tenchi trailing behind her. She would do her best not to hurt them.
With a scream she drew strength from her remaining gem and sent a surge of
energy through the ceiling. She flew up as fast as she could, calling to the
waiting Ryo-Oh-Ki. She glanced back as she left, trying to apologize to
Kiyone and Mihoshi. She glanced at Tenchi and thanked him silently for at
least trying. He had gave her that small glimmer of hope once more and it
was more than enough. She turned and left, heading into space.
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Ryoko was fighting, she was tired of fighting. GP had been chasing her for
two days now without a sign of letting up. She was exhausted, mentally and
physically. She knew they were going the direction of Earth, it was too
familiar. She knew the stars on this path without thinking about it. She
had come this way from habit. She would fly past the Earth she thought.
Deeper and deeper into space. Eventually GP would give up she hoped.
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Ayeka was saddened by what her husband was telling her. She looked at his
face on the view screen, he was tired and emotionally a wreck right now. She
would be glad to have him in her arms again. She talked to him softly and
spoke with nothing but kindness. She told him that the journey to Earth was
going smoothly. The children were excited. She was excited. She told him
how she wanted to view the Earth together with him and their children. Ayeka
would be waiting for his ship to join with hers in a day or so and they will
finish going to Earth together. She would hide her sadness till she knew
Tenchi was safe with her.
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Tenchi was at thankful for his wife's support, he couldn't have handled her
anger right now. She was radiant and the children he watched play in the back-
ground. He smiled at them, despite his heartache. He had neglected them and
had much to make up for when they reached Earth.
"I love you too Ayeka, I'll see you in a day or so" Tenchi smiled to his
wife with as much joy as he could muster when the suddenly everything went
white, the sound of metal being bent and screams of anguish came over the
com. When it was over with and Tenchi looked at the screen again there was
nothing. Only space and debris was left. To his disbelief a departing
Ryo-oh-ki was seen.
He dropped to his knees, his heart screamed out as he realized what had just
occurred. His wife was gone. His children were dead. Ryoko was there, it was
her, she had killed them. Ayeka's question came to haunt his thoughts.
"How long before Ryoko attacks innocents? Attacks Jurai?"
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Ryoko saw the Royal Cruiser, she cursed. Why them, why now? She growled, and
took aim when suddenly she saw it. A Gp battle ship. She screamed desperately
to Ryo-oh-ki. "We have to get away from here now!" She fired on the Jurain
Cruiser.
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"Their Captain!" The crewman pointed to the fleeing ship. He started to aim
the main cannons, centering the sights on Ryo-oh-ki.
"Stand down, I'm taking over the main cannon!" The Captain shoved the crew
man away and took the seat. Realigning the cannons he took aim. Watching
Ryoko he fired when she did. He watched as her blast rocked the Jurain ship,
crippling it and then he watched his blast destroy it.
He ignored the screams and protest from his crew screaming for their silence.
"I have just, at the cost of innocents insured that Ryoko will die when she
is caught." He turned away from his spot and sat back down. "Continue the
chase." He would avenge the family he lost years ago to Ryoko no matter what.
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Ryoko looked on as the ship was destroyed. She screamed in anger, in grief,
she couldn't understand how it happened. She looked at the battle ship and
rage turned to horror. They had destroyed the ship. Gp had killed Ayeka....
Her thoughts stopped and the realization hit her. Ayeka was on that ship,
going home. Tenchi's children was there. They were dead. She felt sick. She
just dropped to her knees crying over the loss. She knew this was her fault.
Ryo-oh-ki was already turning to the battle ship. No order was spoke aloud.
She had never enjoyed attacking anything, but this time she would. She never
held back as she opened fire. She never let up till the battle ship was dust.
Ryo-oh-ki had never tasted hate before now. Innocence shattered.
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Tenchi saw it, Earth. Everything pointed to there. The Misaki Shrine, Ryoko
would be at his old home. She had stopped running. He would have normally
been curious but now he wanted revenge. He was torn between everything. He
had only felt this way twice before. He remembered it clearly, the kimono
she had ripped and his protection of Mayuka. Only then had his anger won
over him and for a third time now Tenchi lost.
His ship landed and he ran from it looking everywhere. The house, the temple,
and the lake, he stopped looking about and new only one place to try. He ran
fast as he could and he was right, she was there.
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Standing in front of the cave she heard his footsteps and looked up. She knew
him better than anyone alive now. She knew he would find her there. She saw
his face and knew that it would end today.
"Hello Tenchi" She spoke softly, her voice full of sadness.
'Why?!? What did they do to you!?" He drew the Tenchi and the blade ignited.
"I didn't, please you have to believe me! I didn't kill them!" Ryoko had to
her own sword out to defend herself.
Tenchi didn't speak as he attacked, pushing her toward the cave. He wanted
her there, to end it. He would avenge his family. All the training from his
life was being used. He kept his onslaught going, never giving her a chance
to speak.
Ryoko looked at her love's face and saw only the pain of loss there. She
wanted to go to him, to comfort him. She knew the pain he felt was not her
fault directly, but everything else was. She let him push her into the cave,
to her death.
Tenchi felt the cold water on his foot as he stepped in the deepest part of
the cave. He looked at his opponent and felt his sword impale her. He closed
his eyes willing the gem to him. Hearing Ryoko's scream as she lost her
strength, he took the sword from her body and laid her down. He turned and
left sealing the cave. His work was finished.
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Tenchi sat outside the cave, crying for his wife and his children. He also
let his tears flow for Ryoko. He couldn't hate her, but he couldn't forgive
her. He didn't care that three women stood above him. He didn't care that
an energy sword was at his neck. Her could hear one woman crying. He heard
the silent woman call off the one with her sword drawn. He just sat there
hoping one would kill him until he heard the words spoke by the last woman.
"Tenchi, tests show that it wasn't Ryoko that destroyed the ship. The debris
left showed signs that it was a GP ship that did it. There was also a second
ship discovered there. That one was the GP ship and it was destroyed by
Ryoko. Tenchi she is innocent of that crime"
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Years had passed and it was spring on Earth, the Misaki shrine was a full of
cherry blossoms. An old man was sweeping the steps to the Temple. He did his
work as he had been doing it for many years. His eyes always held a deep
sadness that no one could figure out. He had lived a long time there, no one
really remembered how long. He was the caretaker of the Misaki Shrine. A
place well known by the locals for it's tales of the Demoness that lay
resting in the cave there.
"Good morning and welcome to the Misaki Shrine" The old man gave a pleasant
smile to the woman and her children.
"Sir could you please tell my children the story of the cave and the Demon."
She noticed his brief moment of pain as he nodded and sat down on the steps
to begin his story.
"Well now, lets see my name is Tenchi and I am the caretaker here. The story
of the Demoness Ryoko goes like this........"
so don't send the flames yet! Please R&R and I thank everyone that has.
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Alone We Die
Ryoko heard the footsteps, her instincts told her they were Tenchi's. She
knew the sound of his run, and his walk. She closed her eyes and rolled over
to face the wall. She didn't want to see him. She didn't want to see Washu
either. She lays there, listening as Tenchi called Washu out into the hall
way to talk.
Ryoko made no move to acknowledge that Tenchi and Washu had come back into
the cell. She lay there just wanting them to go away. She could smell him,
even after all this time he still smelled the same. She could hear his
breathing, quick and nervous, just like when he was a boy and she would hang
on him to taunt Ayeka. She gave a sharp shake of her head as the memories
kept coming back to her.
"Ryoko I want to talk to you. I have made some decisions and I want you to
hear them Ryoko, please." Tenchi looked at her back pleading.
"Go away"
"Ryoko I really think you should hear him out. Please Little Ryoko just
listen to him." The pleading in Washu's voice was not hidden.
"Fine, you want to talk. Then talk, I'm listening." Came the voice that was
directed at the wall.
Tenchi sighed and began to speak to her back "Ryoko I am going back to Earth,
to live. I am going to ask that you be confined to the Misaki Shrine and
not the cave. Yosho is going back to Jurai to be the Emperor. I have stepped
down."
Ryoko sat up quickly and looked at Tenchi, hope was slowly creeping onto her
face. "What about Ayeka and your kids?"
"They will live there as well. Ryoko I still want you as my wife. Please
Ryoko, I'm sorry. I have been a fool and an idiot. Please, forgive me." He
looked to her, pleading with her. His face full of shame and grief. He
searched amber eyes for a sign.
"I'll think about it Tenchi, but I'm not making any promises." Ryoko replied
trying to sound like her old self but to many wounds were still open, it was
pale imitation.
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The day came and soon the trail was underway again. The Prosecution made
their plea for the strongest punishment available and the judge listened.
The Defense made there case as well asking for leniency. The Judge was about
to call for a recess when Tenchi rose and asked to speak.
"Your honor. I am as much to blame as Ryoko. I have been the devils advocate
for much that has happened. I was blind and unaware as to the harm I had
caused. I ask that she not be sentenced to the cave, but to the shrine. As
of today I am no longer the Emperor of Jurai. I have resigned from that duty
and will return to Earth to take over as caretaker of the shrine. I will be
personally responsible for Ryoko." Tenchi addressed the court with the full
authority of an Emperor.
"If you are resigning then who shall take your place?"
"The former Prince of Jurai, Yosho. I can not go into more specifics your
Honor, but if you contact Jurai they will supply the information." Tenchi
stood calm and in control before the Judge.
"What are your intentions toward Ryoko?" Came a calm, but furious question
from the Prosecution.
"I intend to marry her, and correct past mistakes." Tenchi looked at the
Court and dared them to speak.
"Your Honor I object! To allow this would be rewarding the Defendant. True
she would not be allowed to leave the Shrine, but as past records show Ryoko
rarely left before." The Prosecutor stood facing the Judge.
"The court will resume after one hour. I have heard all sides and will make
my decision. Dismissed." The Judge rose and exited.
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Ryoko had sat there for the whole hour barely daring to breath. She was in
fact scared. She wanted to live with Tenchi at the Shrine. She wouldn't
mind Ayeka there. She would also have Washu with her. She wouldn't marry him
as of yet. There was still wounds that would take time to heal and trust
would have to be rebuilt. Her fear worsened as they rose to hear the verdict,
when the Judge called them.
"Ryoko the Court here by declares that you are to be returned to Earth and
imprisoned into the cave. I have heard Emperor Tenchi's request but I can
not allow it because of the crimes committed." The Judge looked on at the
fear ridden face of Ryoko. He turned to Washu, who's anger was more than
visible.
"Professor Washu, I give you the chance to ease Ryoko's sentence. Can you
come up with a way of leaving Ryoko unconscious?" The Judge waited till he
received a sharp nod from Washu.
"Ryoko tonight you will be transported to Earth, and by this time tomorrow
you will be incarcerated to the cave for the next 1500 years. GP will handle
this from here on out. This court is adjourned." The Judge got up and left
quickly, glad the unpleasant task was finally over with.
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Ryoko trembled. She was terrified and slowly her anger started to build. She
would not be held again in the cold and darkness. She would not. She looked
at her Mother. Washu met her eyes and spoke quickly through the link. Ryoko
began to walk with Kiyone and Mihoshi, leaving the court room.
She walked with her shoulders slumped, in defeat. She knew that Washu was
with Tenchi trailing behind her. She would do her best not to hurt them.
With a scream she drew strength from her remaining gem and sent a surge of
energy through the ceiling. She flew up as fast as she could, calling to the
waiting Ryo-Oh-Ki. She glanced back as she left, trying to apologize to
Kiyone and Mihoshi. She glanced at Tenchi and thanked him silently for at
least trying. He had gave her that small glimmer of hope once more and it
was more than enough. She turned and left, heading into space.
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Ryoko was fighting, she was tired of fighting. GP had been chasing her for
two days now without a sign of letting up. She was exhausted, mentally and
physically. She knew they were going the direction of Earth, it was too
familiar. She knew the stars on this path without thinking about it. She
had come this way from habit. She would fly past the Earth she thought.
Deeper and deeper into space. Eventually GP would give up she hoped.
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Ayeka was saddened by what her husband was telling her. She looked at his
face on the view screen, he was tired and emotionally a wreck right now. She
would be glad to have him in her arms again. She talked to him softly and
spoke with nothing but kindness. She told him that the journey to Earth was
going smoothly. The children were excited. She was excited. She told him
how she wanted to view the Earth together with him and their children. Ayeka
would be waiting for his ship to join with hers in a day or so and they will
finish going to Earth together. She would hide her sadness till she knew
Tenchi was safe with her.
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Tenchi was at thankful for his wife's support, he couldn't have handled her
anger right now. She was radiant and the children he watched play in the back-
ground. He smiled at them, despite his heartache. He had neglected them and
had much to make up for when they reached Earth.
"I love you too Ayeka, I'll see you in a day or so" Tenchi smiled to his
wife with as much joy as he could muster when the suddenly everything went
white, the sound of metal being bent and screams of anguish came over the
com. When it was over with and Tenchi looked at the screen again there was
nothing. Only space and debris was left. To his disbelief a departing
Ryo-oh-ki was seen.
He dropped to his knees, his heart screamed out as he realized what had just
occurred. His wife was gone. His children were dead. Ryoko was there, it was
her, she had killed them. Ayeka's question came to haunt his thoughts.
"How long before Ryoko attacks innocents? Attacks Jurai?"
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Ryoko saw the Royal Cruiser, she cursed. Why them, why now? She growled, and
took aim when suddenly she saw it. A Gp battle ship. She screamed desperately
to Ryo-oh-ki. "We have to get away from here now!" She fired on the Jurain
Cruiser.
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"Their Captain!" The crewman pointed to the fleeing ship. He started to aim
the main cannons, centering the sights on Ryo-oh-ki.
"Stand down, I'm taking over the main cannon!" The Captain shoved the crew
man away and took the seat. Realigning the cannons he took aim. Watching
Ryoko he fired when she did. He watched as her blast rocked the Jurain ship,
crippling it and then he watched his blast destroy it.
He ignored the screams and protest from his crew screaming for their silence.
"I have just, at the cost of innocents insured that Ryoko will die when she
is caught." He turned away from his spot and sat back down. "Continue the
chase." He would avenge the family he lost years ago to Ryoko no matter what.
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Ryoko looked on as the ship was destroyed. She screamed in anger, in grief,
she couldn't understand how it happened. She looked at the battle ship and
rage turned to horror. They had destroyed the ship. Gp had killed Ayeka....
Her thoughts stopped and the realization hit her. Ayeka was on that ship,
going home. Tenchi's children was there. They were dead. She felt sick. She
just dropped to her knees crying over the loss. She knew this was her fault.
Ryo-oh-ki was already turning to the battle ship. No order was spoke aloud.
She had never enjoyed attacking anything, but this time she would. She never
held back as she opened fire. She never let up till the battle ship was dust.
Ryo-oh-ki had never tasted hate before now. Innocence shattered.
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Tenchi saw it, Earth. Everything pointed to there. The Misaki Shrine, Ryoko
would be at his old home. She had stopped running. He would have normally
been curious but now he wanted revenge. He was torn between everything. He
had only felt this way twice before. He remembered it clearly, the kimono
she had ripped and his protection of Mayuka. Only then had his anger won
over him and for a third time now Tenchi lost.
His ship landed and he ran from it looking everywhere. The house, the temple,
and the lake, he stopped looking about and new only one place to try. He ran
fast as he could and he was right, she was there.
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Standing in front of the cave she heard his footsteps and looked up. She knew
him better than anyone alive now. She knew he would find her there. She saw
his face and knew that it would end today.
"Hello Tenchi" She spoke softly, her voice full of sadness.
'Why?!? What did they do to you!?" He drew the Tenchi and the blade ignited.
"I didn't, please you have to believe me! I didn't kill them!" Ryoko had to
her own sword out to defend herself.
Tenchi didn't speak as he attacked, pushing her toward the cave. He wanted
her there, to end it. He would avenge his family. All the training from his
life was being used. He kept his onslaught going, never giving her a chance
to speak.
Ryoko looked at her love's face and saw only the pain of loss there. She
wanted to go to him, to comfort him. She knew the pain he felt was not her
fault directly, but everything else was. She let him push her into the cave,
to her death.
Tenchi felt the cold water on his foot as he stepped in the deepest part of
the cave. He looked at his opponent and felt his sword impale her. He closed
his eyes willing the gem to him. Hearing Ryoko's scream as she lost her
strength, he took the sword from her body and laid her down. He turned and
left sealing the cave. His work was finished.
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Tenchi sat outside the cave, crying for his wife and his children. He also
let his tears flow for Ryoko. He couldn't hate her, but he couldn't forgive
her. He didn't care that three women stood above him. He didn't care that
an energy sword was at his neck. Her could hear one woman crying. He heard
the silent woman call off the one with her sword drawn. He just sat there
hoping one would kill him until he heard the words spoke by the last woman.
"Tenchi, tests show that it wasn't Ryoko that destroyed the ship. The debris
left showed signs that it was a GP ship that did it. There was also a second
ship discovered there. That one was the GP ship and it was destroyed by
Ryoko. Tenchi she is innocent of that crime"
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Years had passed and it was spring on Earth, the Misaki shrine was a full of
cherry blossoms. An old man was sweeping the steps to the Temple. He did his
work as he had been doing it for many years. His eyes always held a deep
sadness that no one could figure out. He had lived a long time there, no one
really remembered how long. He was the caretaker of the Misaki Shrine. A
place well known by the locals for it's tales of the Demoness that lay
resting in the cave there.
"Good morning and welcome to the Misaki Shrine" The old man gave a pleasant
smile to the woman and her children.
"Sir could you please tell my children the story of the cave and the Demon."
She noticed his brief moment of pain as he nodded and sat down on the steps
to begin his story.
"Well now, lets see my name is Tenchi and I am the caretaker here. The story
of the Demoness Ryoko goes like this........"
