Tsunami an alternate reality Tsunami an alternate Reality Chapter 1, a tenchi muyo fanfic

Tsunami - The alternate reality

The king of Jurai sat down in his throne with a huff. "I am growing very tired of all these attempts by nearby solar systems to overtake Jurai! Quite frankly, it is really putting a pounding on our defense force." the king said in a gruff manner. "Don't worry." Misaki said, the king's wife and 1^st queen of Jurai. "Tsunami is always out there with them, her being the strongest battleship we have." she said optimistically. "I know, but it seems like she is the only one coming back undamaged. Most of my fleet is undergoing repairs and Tsunami can't fight them all herself!" the king said.

The Jurai Empire had been under heavy attack ever since word got out to the neighboring worlds that it was rich in resources and the people there harnessed the "Jurai Power" that everybody seems to desire. Because of this, Misaki feared for her family. Her daughters, Ayeka and Sasami, the crowned princesses of Jurai, have had many attempts on their life by these invaders who thought they would gain an advantage on the Juraian government. Lately, the princesses have been very distraught over the restrictions placed on them for their own safety. Ayeka, 17, the elder of the two, is very outgoing and compassionate, especially around Tenchi who is currently courting Ayeka, but she is also very aware of her current position as 1^st princess and expects to be treated as so. Sasami, 10, is very different from here older sister and it's not because of their age difference. She is a very caring, loving, polite, and extremely cute little girl who is well liked by the Juraian royal family and the Juraian government. She likes Tenchi as well but assumes that she is too young so she doesn't bother her sister about it.

As a result of the princess' previous adventures on Earth, they now have protectors that watch over them so this has been extremely convenient during the recent attacks. Sasami's protectors, Azaka, & Kamidake, had developed a very strong bond with Sasami and therefore would give their lives to protect her. Ayeka is followed around by a mechanical version of Azaka & Kamidake whom she despise because of the restrictions they place on her limiting where she can go and what she can do. (Especially while in the company of Tenchi)

The attacks plus the increasing danger to their daughters have put a lot of pressure on the Juraian King and Queen. "I can't just let my beautiful planet Jurai be destroyed or overtaken!" the king said with much frustration in his voice. "What about Tsunami? Maybe she can do something if she knows the situation is turning grim." Misaki said with a little optimism.

Tsunami is a Jurai Tree/Spaceship who has actively played a huge role in Jurai's culture and protection for a thousand years. Always working with the current Jurai king of that century to keep Jurai peaceful and happy. She has always represented the trees and kept the perfect harmonious relationship between the human and plant life that has confounded scientists to the point of insanity. Perhaps one of the most notable facts about Tsunami that is written in all the history books since the time Tsunami was born is the declaration that she made to the Jurai king of that time. It is so well known because it was the one and only time she has ever created a holographic image of herself in human form. It was the form of an extremely beautiful woman about 18 years of age, long, flowing, light blue hair, and blue eyes. She declared to the king that one day she would take on a human form and join the Jurai royal family, an action that would ensure peace and harmony on Jurai due to her extreme power and wisdom. But, in order for her to take on a human form, she must find a living Juraian that meets certain criteria and "merge" with that person, essentially taking over their body. The last thing she said before she faded away was that she would actively search for that person for as long as it takes until she finds them. When that time came, she would appear again to the king of that time. Many people were afraid when they heard the story because even though it would have been a very honorable thing, they didn't want Tsunami to "merge" with them and lose their body to her. That story has been passed along from king to king for a thousand years, but Tsunami has never found a suitable candidate. Many kings have offered their aid in assisting her in her search if she would reveal what the criteria was that she was looking for. They didn't understand that her power allows her to look into the soul of a thousand Juraians in a day.

In the current king's situation, with Jurai under attack from neighboring worlds, he wasn't going to count on a one thousand year old legend that may never come true at all. He had a planet to protect. Tsunami was certainly playing a large role in Jurai's defense for she was leading all of the attack fleets. "Tsunami is our biggest asset we have, and we are eternally grateful to her as always, but we must not hope for her to find a candidate now." the king said. Misaki went from hopeful to deep in thought again.

Late that night, while the princesses were asleep, a strange glow entered the castle. It made its way from one side to the other, moving in and out of the sleeping quarters of the royal family. Sasami, who was always full of energy, was awakened by the strange occurrence. She got out of bed, already dressed in an oversized t-shirt style nightgown, and tried to wake Ayeka. "Ayeka, Ayeka! Please sister, wake up! There's a strange glow in the castle!" She said with wide, incredulous eyes. "Sasami, go back to bed." Ayeka said a little irritated. Sasami crawled back into bed a little frightened, but was instantly relieved by the sight of Ryo-Ohki, her cabbit, waiting for her. She had no trouble going back to sleep.

The next morning, the king called an emergency meeting with Azaka and Kamidake. They were all in the throne room within the hour. "We have an emergency situation. I want to hear any and all ideas regarding strategic defens........." He said, but was cut off by the blinding light that suddenly entered the room. When their eyes adjusted, amidst the light, they saw the form of an extremely beautiful woman with long, flowing light blue hair and blue eyes. The king was incredulous. Could this be? The king thought to himself. "I am Tsunami," the visitor said in a very feminine, soothing voice. Misaki and the king were still in shock as well as Azaka and Kamidake, so she continued. "I have appeared before you on this day because I have found a suitable candidate with whom I can merge with and become human." She said with confidence in her voice. "You....you have?" The king said as relief and joy flowed through him at the same time as fear over who was chosen to lose their life to Tsunami. "I have been very sad and frustrated for it has taken me over one thousand years of searching for the chosen one. And now I have succeeded." she said with pride. The king, now being overcome with dread over who was chosen, said "Who? Who is it?" Tsunami picked up on his fear and realized what information had been passed down for so long.

"I must first correct some mis-information. The chosen one will not lose their life, as it has been understood. When I merge with this person, I will become one with that person. Everything they are, their personality, memories, everything is merged with my power, knowledge, and wisdom. In essence, once the merge is complete, they will still be the exact same person you knew them to be. But they will now possess my power, knowledge, wisdom, and influence. They will be everything they are now plus more. You will not lose them as the legends have led you to believe." Tsunami said with love, and happiness flowing out from within her. The king and Misaki were extremely relieved. They knew that there was a possibility that the chosen one was someone in the Jurai Royal Family and they didn't want to think of who that might be. "That is why my search criteria is so important. Giving my soul and my power to the wrong person could mean the destruction of Jurai if that person were to decide to use me for evil" She said with a slight anger in her voice. "Among the many attributes I've been looking for, the most important ones were: They must be pure of heart. They must have unlimited love. They must have the desire to do only good and be very caring. They must desire peace and happiness among the entire planet no matter the cost. And most of all, they must meet all these requirements without any possibility that that would change." She stopped for a moment to let it sink in. "And after searching endlessly for so long, I found a match so perfect, that I am relieved to the point of exhaustion."

After this, Tsunami paused as if to savor the moment. All the occupants of the room were surprised, relieved, and excited at the same time. The king decided to break the silence. "Tsunami, please tell me whom the chosen one is so we may meet them." "Before I reveal their identity, I must convey a few more things. The chosen one is still a child." Everyone in the room was struck with surprise. "I cannot merge with them until their 18^th birthday. Nevertheless, my life essence will still be placed inside them in the meantime. Therefore I cannot convey the importance of keeping them safe from harm. For if they were to be killed, I would also die. And the fate of Jurai would be left up to you. Whomever you assign to be their guardians, they must devote their life to the chosen one. To protect, mentor, comfort, educate, and most of all, be a friend to them."

The king thought about this for a moment. He then pointed at his two most trusted men. "Azaka, Kamidake, I am assigning you to be the guardians of the chosen one. The two warriors stood up, saluted the king and swore allegiance to their new assignment. "We will perform our assigned duty above and beyond your expectations sire!" Kamidake said with pride. But something was eating at him that drew the attention of the King. "Kamidake, what is it that bothers you?" The king asked. Azaka spoke up for his partner. "My king, we will both severely miss our former assignment." He said respectively. The king smiled and spoke up. "You have both completed your assignment with pride as Sasami's guardians and I thank you with all my heart. I'm sure that she will miss you as well for I will tell you something you didn't know as a reward for your efforts. Sasami has come to me on many occasions and said how much she loves you two. And that coming from such a sweet little girl is more powerful than anything." The king said with kindness in his voice that he rarely shows. Azaka and Kamidake both were overcome with happiness mixed with sadness over that secret revealed and the fact that they were no longer Sasami's guardians.

The king suddenly brought his attention back to Tsunami, realizing that he was temporarily lost in the moment and forgot Tsunami was there. "I'm sorry, Tsunami. Please continue." The king said apologetic. Tsunami paused for a moment, looking at the two warriors, then smiled at them. "I don't doubt for one second that they are as good as their word. Azaka, Kamidake, I think I can still put a smile on your faces. King of Jurai, Misaki of Jurai, Azaka, and Kamidake, I shall now reveal the chosen one to you. The chosen one is the second crowned princess of Jurai, Sasami!" Everyone in the room was shocked. The king didn't have words to express what he was feeling. Misaki broke down in tears, and the warriors broke out into smiles of joy that they couldn't hide if they tried.

After everyone regained their composure, Tsunami continued on. "King of Jurai, please remember what I said about the merge. She will still be the same Sasami you know her to be but she will also have my power, knowledge, and wisdom so please do not worry. Misaki, you will not lose your daughter. I promise you that. Azaka, Kamidake, I know it is not necessary to request again that you fulfill your assignment for I am convinced that you would be willing to do it under any circumstances." She paused for a moment because the warriors were so overcome with joy that they were having trouble speaking. "Tsunami, we love Sasami with all our hearts and we swear we will protect her until your arrival again!" Kamidake added, "we won't even stop protecting her even after her 18^th birthday!" Tsunami smiled, growing weak from the lengthy session.

The hologram was taxing her strength and it was starting to show. "By the way. Do you see clearly the human form that I have taken in this hologram?" She said. Misaki spoke up. "Yes! You are extremely beautiful Tsunami. I do hope that my little Sasami will grow up to be as beautiful." She said with slight disappointment. "You may all rest assured, for the image before you is EXACTLY, in every detail, what Sasami will look like on her 18^th birthday." Everybody was again in shock. "I must go soon so I will now finish what I need to say. You are her parents, so I will not tell you how to raise Sasami, but I will make a suggestion. Before telling her about what has transpired here today, allow her to get a little bit older. It will be a lot easier for her to understand, as she will be shocked and scared when she is told. In the meantime, change the legend so that everyone knows that when the chosen one is chosen, that they will not lose their body, but instead, inherit my powers, knowledge, and wisdom instead. Knowing that, she will be able to take it a lot easier. One last thing; I have also secretly searched for a suitable husband for her. Someone whose intentions are right, and whom will truly love her for all eternity. I managed only to find one person." She said, growing so weak that she started fading away. The king spoke up, "Who? Who is it?" "Tenchi.........." She said as she faded away. Just then, someone radioed in informing the king that Tsunami's warship has docked and she is resting. Apparently, during that entire conversation, she was in space, fighting off a surprise attack fleet all by herself.

Misaki immediately called for her two daughters. Ayeka and Sasami obediently strolled into the throne room. Misaki was still teary eyed so Sasami immediately picked up on it. "Mom, what's wrong? Why are you crying? Don't cry. Its ok!" She said as she ran to her mother and tried to comfort her. Ayeka, still standing by the door, only then noticed the unusual atmosphere in the room. "Mother, Father, what's going on?" she said, mildly concerned. "Everything's fine." the king said in a rare fatherly voice to his daughters. "Sasami, I am assigning Azaka and Kamidake to be your permanent guardians for life. Is that all right with you?" He said. She first smiled at the two warriors, and then turned back to her dad. "Of course! I like them. I always feel safe when they are around!" She then ran over to the two warriors and gave each of them a kiss on the cheek. They couldn't do anything but start smiling like a bunch of loons. That is all, girls. You may go back to your studies. "Ok!" said Sasami. Ayeka was not so enthusiastic. "Ayeka, how are things coming along with Tenchi?" the king asked. Ayeka replied, "Ok, I guess. He seems to always be preoccupied in the back of his mind. As if he is looking for something and can't find it." She shrugged. "Ayeka, please be a good girl and ask Tenchi to come see me for a moment tonight. I have something I want to talk to him about." He said in a disinterested way. "Ok." Ayeka said slightly confused as she left the throne. The king stretched in his chair, thinking about how if Tenchi were to wait just 6 years, Sasami would be old enough to start courting...