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Tenchi Muyo! Generations: Chapter 4 - "Endgame"
Oryko finally seeks revenge.
As the sun rises slowly over the mountains, Oryko can be found at his favorite place. As he stares at the sunrise, he realizes what lies ahead of him today. "This is it! This is what I have been waiting for the last five years. I will have my revenge!" As that thought creeps through his mind, a look of disgust forms on his face. Without wasting anymore time, Oryko steps down from the cliff and heads back to the house.
In the kitchen, Sasami prepares breakfast. Worried about Oryko, she cannot help but think what will happen today. As Oryko walks into the kitchen, Sasami quickly turns around and looks into his eyes. Through their intense stare, they both understand their feelings at the moment. Without any wasted motion, Sasami puts breakfast away and follows Oryko into Washu's lab.
Sasami: So today is the day. (looking at Oryko) How do we get there?
Oryko: With the help of this device. (holding up a what appears to be a watch) I call this device, the astrobody dimensional portal. With this device, our astrobodies will be able to travel to the spiritual realm.
Sasami: If everyone is in the spiritual realm, does it not mean that they are dead.
Oryko: Not exactly. Their physical bodies were taken into the spiritual real, and they can be retrieved. However, if they die there, then they will remain there.
Sasami: What about us?
Oryko: Our physical bodies remain here. There is a risk, however, if we are injured in that realm, we are also injured in this realm. Be careful.
Sasami: How long do we have?
Oryko: About 24 hours. The signal feeds off of the telepathic link between myself, my grandmother, and my mother. If any one of us is weak or unconscious, then the signal will fade and our astrobodies will be trapped there permanently. (looking at Sasami) Before we leave, promise me one thing.
Sasami: (blushing) What?
Oryko: If events get out of control, that you will leave me without a second thought.
Sasami: No.
Oryko: Sasami, if I die I want to you survive. There is sense in both of us dying today. Understand?
Sasami: Oryko?
Oryko: It's time to go. (looking back at Sasami) Whatever happens, I am at least happy to have known you.
At that moment, Oryko and Sasami activate their devices and their bodies remained still.
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As Oryko opens eyes, the first thing he notices is a strange castle. About two feet in front of him, Sasami starts to walk towards the castle entrance.
Oryko: Wait up!
As they entered the castle, Oryko and Sasami look around in awe.
Oryko: For someone who is completely evil, he certainly has good taste.
Sasami: Where do you suppose he is containing the others?
Oryko: Well, I can remember reading about these type of castles in stories. If I am correct then they are in the dungeon.
Sasami: Are you sure?
Oryko: (looking back; smirking) No, but if this place is as predictable as I think it is, then we shall find them there.
As the pair walked on, Sasami could only look at Oryko and br somewhat puzzled. "He doesn't appear different, but yet there is something about him that seems starnge. He grew up, but yet there is a coldness that is just out-of-character." As they entered the dungeon, Oryko looks around to see a circle of cells in the perimeter. As Oryko walked towards the first cell, he spots a young girl with red hair.
Washu: (weakly) Oryko! Is it really you?!
Oryko: (smiling) In the flesh!
At that moment, Oryko heard the slam of a jail cell door, then a sinister laugh...
Oryko: It's about time. (turns around) Sasami!
As he looks back, Sasami is bleeding from the top of her head, unconscious, and locked in side a vacant cell. As if to abandon the shadows that hid, Kagato appeared from the darkness. As if to mock Oryko, he enters with a mischeivious grin on his face and Sasami's blood on his hands. The site of the blood fills Oryko's heart with rage knowing that his own carelessness hurt the little girl.
Oryko: (frowning) Kagato! I have been waiting for five years for this day. Is this worth the wait?
Kagato: (snickering) It does not look like it.
Oryko: Where are Ayeka and Aurora? If you hurt them in any way, it will make your death even more excruciating!
Kagato: (looking up) Look above you.
As Oryko stares upward, he is somewhat surprised to see a cage above his head. In the cage, Ayeka and Aurora rest, but not without taking a serious beating.
Oryko: (glaring at Kagato; yelling) You monster! I will make you pay dearly!
Kagato: (sarcastically) Just like that old man?
Oryko: (clentching his teeth) Why don't we find out for ourselves.
Kagato:(drawing his sword) You took the words right out of my mouth.
As Oryko drew out the master key, he noticed that Sasami was still bleeding. "Sasami has yet to stop bleeding, if this keeps up she will lose too much blood. I must try to end this as quickly as possible, or she will not make it through the night!" With reckless abandoment, the two cahrged at each other. As their blades for the first time, a bright flash of energy filled the room. With each move, they struck with intensity, not willing to hold anything back.
In her cell, Sasami witnessed everything. Through the immense pain, Sasami could still witness the intense battle. Though the blood blurred her vision, she could feel their incredible energies. In a split second, one mistake can be the begining of the end. That split second can determine who will be left standing. As the blade sank in to his side, Sasami was overcome with dread as Oryko yelled out in pain and collapsed on the ground.
Sasami: (weakly) Oryko...cough...please get up!
Kagato: (looking down at Oryko) I waited five years for this? What a wast of time! (looking back at Sasami) I apologize Princess Sasami, but it looks like this pathetic piece of human being will not be getting up anytime soon.
Sasami: What is you want you monster?
Kagato: I want revenge! (walking over to her cell) By absorbing your energies, I can resurface in the physical plane. When tenchi took my life twenty years ago, my astrobody was doomed to this lone relm. However, if I can absorb enough energy, I can recreate my body and escape. (smirking) By absorbing your energies, I will kill everyone, slowly and painfully. You should have not come princess, now you will die too. (touching her cheek) It's a shame I have to kill someone of such innocence.
DO NOT TOUCH HER!
When Kagato turned around, he was completely shocked by what he is seeing. Despite blood flowing from his side, Oryko is standing and surrounded by a white glow. In front of him, three wings jog Kagato's memory.
Kagato: (in shock; yelling) No! It can't be! You can create the Light Hawk Wings!
Without wasted motion or spoken word, Oryko absorbs two of the wings and to form white outfit of Juraian uniform...
Oryko: It is over! This battle is over, you lost.
Kagato: Twenty years ago, I underestimated your father and it costed me dearly. Now I will destroy you by using my full power.
At that moment, the cells start to glow with a strange light. With the immates' screams of pain, it becomes clear to Oryko what is happening.
Oryko: Coward! Are you not strong enough to face?
Kagato: (glowing; flowing with energy) I am now! Do you want to give it another go?
Oryko: (converting the other wing to a sword) It is time to put an end to this!
With the clash of their blades, the fighting resumes with an even greater intensity level than before. As the two fight, both are getting stronger with every blow delt. As the battle nears escalation, both start to release energy waves.
Kagato: (backing away) Enough! (glowing) This fight is over. (smirking) I take it back, you were definately worth the wait, but this is where it all ends.
Oryko: Your right, but I am afraid you have seen your last hour.
As Kagato releases an energy wave of unbelievable proportions, the shock in his eyes were indescribable at the Oryko cutting through the energy wave with his Light Hawk Sword. As the blade came down on him, Kagato flashbacked to the day twenty years ago, when he was defeated in a similar manner. As the blade split Kagato, he exploded in burst of energy that leveled the castle. With prisoners free, Ayeka and Aurora attended to Sasami and Washu.
With his power fading, Oryko walked over to his parents and his sister. With tears in her eyes, Ryoko could not speak, for she was overcome with happiness. Tenchi could only smile as his own son stood before him. As for Mayuka, she too was crying out of happiness.
Oryko: Mom, dad, I beat Kagato. It's really over, the nightmare is over...ugh.
Despite the victory, the reality was that Oryko was seriously wounded. As Oryko collapsed on the ground, Ayeka, Aurora, and Washu rushed over to the fallen warrior. Before he lost all consciousness, Oryko could see that Sasami was still alive. Relieved, Oryko passed out from the intense pain.
Ayeka: (panicing) Will he make it, Ms. Washu?
Washu: This wound is bad but I think I can heal him.
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When Oryko awoke, he was surprised to find himself at home. At that moment, Washu walked into the room, and as he looked around he realized that he was in the lab.
Washu: (looking over him) Well, good morning! I see your are finally out of that coma.
Oryko: (confused) Coma? How long have I been out?
Washu: Five days, seventeen hours, thrity-eight minuets, and two seconds. (helping Oryko up) Do you think you have the strength to see your family.
Oryko: I am ready for anything.