No Need For Confusion

by Bomber

Tenchi struggles with his feeling towards Ryoko and the affect it will have on the others. Please R+R I posted this on TMFFA.com and had great reviews. Some later chapters have an Outlaw star crossover kind of thing but still concentrates on Tenchi and ga

5. No Need for Confusion Ch5: No Need for a...

Disclaimer: I of course do not own any of these characters someone else
designed and created them. I am not doing this for money so please
don't sue me I'm totally broke anyway.


"Tenchi Muyo"
Chapter 5: No Need For A Wedding!

(Seven years later.)

"Well today's the day. I'm going to ask Ryoko to marry me. I've
made
up my mind." Tenchi said as he brought his things from his apartment.
He
had made sure the link with Ryoko was closed so he would be able to
surprise her. He took a small black box from his pocket and opened it.
Inside it was a ring with three small red jewels set in a triangular
pattern, with a diamond set in the middle. He also had an engagement
ring, which was a golden band. The stone set in the center of the ring
was actually from Jurai. After the recent death of Azusa and Ayeka's
mysterious disappearance Tenchi took the thrown, but spent most of his
time on earth.

Washu had recently married Gene, and went on to be the Prime
Minister of Jurai and Tenchi sent his orders through her. Ryoko's
crimes
were all forgiven and no one even gives a funny look at her, not with
Tenchi around. The last person who did that ended up in the hospital
for
a week. Ashia had become a member of the Jurai army as a trainer for
Special Forces, which suited her well. Sazuka was also a member of the
Jurai army training spies and other covert-ops soldiers. Jim was being
trained under Washu to improve his already superb computer hacking
skills along with other things including Sasami. Melfina was part of
the
elite forces or part of Gene's crew, but besides that she was also
linked with all the GP and Jurai ships, much like Sasami. She was also
responsible for foreign negotiations because of her all around peaceful
and persuasive manner. Ryo-Ohki, who came back after a mysterious 3
years after Tenchi went to college, and Ken-Ohki were part of Gene's
fleet. The only problem was that they sometimes wouldn't follow orders
seeing as Ryoko is no longer their pilot. Also they came back with
close
to two hundred children which explains why they were gone for so long
Ryo-Ohki and Ken-Ohki both had taken up using a teenage human form and
had recently learned to talk and had taken permanent residence on
Jurai.

Tenchi packed continued to pack then left. He spent the drive in
thought. He now had a lot less to worry about, mostly the worry that
plagued him for seven and a half years his and Ryoko's age difference.
Washu had recently informed him that because of his extraordinary
powers
he was basically equivalent to a demi-god, which really surprised him,
and thus was immortal. Ryoko too was immortal but Washu would not say
why. It really didn't matter though.

Meanwhile back at the Masaki home Ryoko was pacing back and forth
in
the living room. "Oh I just can't sit still Tenchi's coming home but he
has the link closed. Oh this is frustrating!" Suddenly Sasami walked in
with Jim. They were both eighteen now and Sasami had recently fully
assimilated with Tsunami and had acquired her powers.

"Ryoko what's wrong?" She asked.

"As if you didn't already know Sasami." She said with a smile. Sasami
also smiled.

"Ryoko don't worry he'll be here soon."

"Yeah calm down." Jim said.

"I know, I know. I just want to see him. I had to leave in the middle
of
the first year when the maid saw me and was band ever since." She
cursed
herself for being so foolish.

"Don't worry Ryoko. Well, Jim and I have... Uhhh... Some plans for
today." Sasami said with a slight blush.

"Oh you do, do you." She said with a grin. "You know Tenchi was
seventeen when we did it."

"Yeah well! Who cares?"

"I'm just kidding Sasami. Well I'll let you two have your fun."

"Thanks Ryoko." She said as she and Jim ran upstairs.

"Those two. Sasami's so much like me and Jim's so much like Tenchi.
It's
a wonder, that Sasami's Ayeka's little sister." Ryoko said shaking her
head and phased outside.

Tenchi came inside and searched the house for Ryoko. When he found
that no one was there he figured Ryoko must be outside. He ran around
looking for her instead of using the link. He new using it would ruin
the surprise. He looked everywhere, when he finally found her under a
cherry blossom tree. He slowly crept up behind her and put his hands
over her eyes. "Guess who." He said. Ryoko took a big breath.

"Hey don't tease me." She said as she pulled him around and kissed him.

"Well I'm glad to see you too." He said when they parted.

"Tenchi I'm so glad you're home!" She said jumping into his arms. He
then carried her into the house and placed her on the couch.

"Ryoko I have to tell you something. I don't have to worry about being
interrupted, with Sasami and Jim "busy"." They both laughed. "Ryoko
what
I wanted to tell you... Or rather ask you was." Tenchi reached in his
pocket for one of the black boxes. He pulled it out and gave it to her.
She opened it and gasped. "Ryoko... Will you marry me?" Tears welled up
in Ryoko's eyes.

"Of course I will Tenchi." She said with tears of joy. Tenchi gave her
a
long and passionate kiss.

Half an hour later Sasami and Jim emerged from their room, Jim beet
red. "Hey Tenchi you're home." Sasami yelled giving him a hug.

"So you finally did it Sasami." He said. The princess blushed and
nodded. "Jim... Jim?" Jim just stood there. "Never mind."

"Hey Sasami. Come here." Ryoko said making a motion with her hand.

"Yeah. What is it Ryoko?" Ryoko held out her hand. Sasami didn't know
about this, she was to caught up in other things to notice.

"Tenchi proposed to me. Can you believe it?" Sasami face lit up and she
gave Ryoko a hug.

"I'm so happy for you Ryoko. Tenchi good going. But how were you able
to
keep it from me?"

"Well I knew you were to "Busy" to notice."

"Ehehe. Whoops."

"Now, Ryoko how would you like to have the wedding on Jurai?"

"Huh? Jurai, why?"

"Well we could take a vacation there too. And because I heard their
weddings are much more fun than earth's."

"Sure Tenchi. When?"

"As soon as possible. I'll try to have it in a week. I'm sure they can
handle that for the emperor."

"YES! I'm getting married!!!"

"Hey Ryoko if you're getting married in a week, that means we'll have
to
have a party!" Sasami said. "And Jim and Tenchi have to have one too!"

"Uhhh... Sasami I think I'll pass. I've heard what happens at these
bachelor parties. I don't think Ryoko would really want me doing that."

"Yeah Sasami, Why are you encouraging me to go? You know Tenchi's dad
will make the arrangements."

"You know what you're right Jim, don't go." Sasami said.

"I second that for you Tenchi." Tenchi nodded.

"Well, I'll go call Washu and find out how soon she can prepare it."

"Ok Tenchi. Hurry back." Ryoko said. He nodded and ran to Washu's
former
lab. Tenchi started working on the transmitter. Suddenly Washu's face
appeared on the screen. She bowed.

"Yes, your majesty?" Washu said a slight grin on her face.

"Washu you know that bugs me. You're my friend and it doesn't feel
right." Washu's grin turned to a bright smile.

"So what do you need Tenchi?" Washu said. Tenchi heard Gene's voice in
the background.

"What Tenchi's calling?" Suddenly Gene's face appeared. "Hey Tenchi
long
time no see. What's up?"

"I'll let Washu tell you when I'm done. Ok?"

"Sure Tenchi. See ya." He said as Washu pushed him away.

"Now what did you need?"

"Well I was wondering if you could prepare something as soon as
possible." Washu's face looked confused.

"What Tenchi?"

"Here this will tell you." He said as he pulled out two black boxes one
empty and the other had a beautiful ring in it. Washu's face lit up.

"Tenchi did you..." Tenchi nodded. Washu started jumping around. "Hey
Gene guess what! Tenchi proposed to Ryoko!" She yelled. Gene's head
popped back into view.

"Wow! No way Tenchi! Good going." Gene said, with a big smile.

"Oh and Sasami and Jim tried "Something" new... If you know what I
mean." Tenchi said when Gene burst out laughing. Wham!!! Washu kicked
him in the groin.

"Oh crap... And I thought I got away from that. I'll see ya Tenchi I've
got to go find an ice pack."

"Well it serves you right." Washu said trying to act like Sasami. "So
Tenchi I'm guessing you want to have the wedding on Jurai, and you want
me to get it ready in about a week, that's as soon as I can."

"Hey Washu how'd you know exactly when I wanted it?"

"Don't worry about it Tenchi."

"Oh well. Thanks Washu!"

"Welcome Tenchi. Oh, and tell Ryoko I said congratulations all right?
See ya."

"Sure Washu. See ya in a about two or three days." With that the screen
shut down and Tenchi went to tell Ryoko the good news.

"Hey Sasami you have to help me choose a dress." Ryoko said.

"Sure Ryoko, but what kind an earth wedding kimono or a Juraian kimono

"Which ones do you like Sasami?"

"Well... I prefer the Juraian they're just more colorful, and sexy. And
to tell you the truth they come in any color combination so you could
choose something with, red, cyan, and gold. There are a few other
colors
you could mix in but those would be the best main ones."

"All right I'll get a Juraian kimono. Which gives us an excuse to go to
Jurai early, that sound ok to you Sasami?"

"Sure Ryoko! You don't mind do you Jim?"

"No I've always wanted to see Jurai. Plus will probably get a private
palace room, right." He said with a smirk.

"Oh you're bad." Sasami said giving him the same smirk.

"I think you're both bad." Ryoko chimed.

"Ryoko you and Tenchi will probably be worse than us. And speaking of
bad Ryoko I have the perfect bathing suit for you come and get it when
ever."

"Ok I'll get it right now." She said. Sasami led her to her and Jim's
room and pulled out a normal looking cyan bathing suit. "So? What's so
special about that?" Sasami sighed and started to whisper something in
Ryoko's ear that made her eyes light up. "Really?! No Way!"

"Yep I had it made specially for you."

"Hey Sasami, What's so special? Come on tell me please!"

"Don't worry Jim I've got one too. You'll see it soon enough."

"Yeah in about two days." Ryoko said.

"Oh all right!" He said, as he followed Sasami into the kitchen.

"Ryoko. I just talked to Washu and she said that there'd be no
problem with having it in a week."

"YES! You can always count on Washu!"

"You didn't always think that." Tenchi said giving her a grin.

"Well that was then. Tenchi we need to leave in two days. Is that all
right?"

"Of course. But why?" He said as he walked into the kitchen..

"Well I have to go shopping don't I? And besides it'll be like a pre-
vacation."

"Ok, I've never heard of a pre-vacation though. Wow! Sasami what are
you
cooking? It smells great."

"Everybody's favorite. It is a special day Tenchi."

"Well thanks I haven't had a good meal in ages. Well I don't count my
cooking good anyway." Sasami giggled.

"Yeah well that's what I'm here for Tenchi."

"Ooohh Tenchi." Came Ryoko's voice as she phased into Tenchi's arms.
"You're supposed to be spending time with me."

"Oh how could I have forgotten?" He said with a grin.

"I don't know but you better not do it again. And also you have to
spend
extra time with me. I was so bored while you were gone and Sasami
regularly had to stop me from going to your apartment and drag you back
home, destroying your school in the process." She said with a grin.

"Is that true Sasami?" Sasami nodded. "Well then I guess I will have to
spend extra time with you which is what I was going to do anyway."
Later that day Tenchi was with Ryoko when an indicator on his wrist
went off. It was a GP wrist communicator for contacting him when he
wasn't in the house. Suddenly Mihoshi's image appeared. "Hey Tenchi,
long time no see. I'm calling because I have a message from Washu."

"Thanks Mihoshi. Will you put it through?" Suddenly Washu's image
popped
up. "What's up Washu?" Washu's face looked somewhat grim.

"Tenchi I need to talk to you. Only you." She said as she gave a glance
at Ryoko.

"All right. See ya Tenchi." She said, blowing him a kiss. When she
disappeared a bright red door appeared beside Tenchi and Washu stepped
out.

"Oh! a personal call. Washu, there's something's wrong isn't there?
What
is it?"

"Well Tenchi I've never really told you but, like Tsunami I too am a
goddess."

"Whhaaa! Really? Why didn't you ever tell me?"

"That's not important Tenchi. What's important is you and Ryoko. Tenchi
Tsunami and I have a sister, Tokimi. Tokimi is the more powerful one of
us. She is planning to create Universal destruction. With Tsunami and I
around we've managed to keep her at bay, but I have a ad feeling
Tenchi.
The reason you never told your true feelings sooner was because Tokimi
feared the power you hold. When Ryoko is harmed your power goes up and
the closer you get to each other the stronger your potential. I have a
feeling Tokimi was interested in your true power so she let you tell
Ryoko and get together, but now that you're getting married I fear she
may not want you to go that far. She cannot influence you again not
after giving up her hold. So I think the wedding, and you're lives are
in jeopardy. I've upped the security to an all time high, but Tokimi's
lackey D-3 will easily overcome them. Sasami and I will do all we can
to
help, but most of it will be up to you. Now I will enable you to call
upon the Light Hawk Wings at any time." Washu finished and started
glowing. Tenchi also started glowing, when suddenly the Light Hawk
Wings
flew from his body.

"Wow! Washu this is a lot to take in but I now know how to call up the
wings." Tenchi dispersed them but this time was not weakened.

"Now Tenchi there's something else I need to tell you. Two giant ships
have appeared, one near Jurai, and one in the outskirts of earth's
atmosphere. Every time we confront the one near Jurai it disappears.
For
this reason we are sending you a Jurai ship and escorts. On separate
ships I assure you Tenchi." She said the last part with a grin.

"Thanks Washu. Oh, one more thing could you send them in two days?
Early
of course."

"Sure Tenchi. Bye." With that she stepped through the pink dimensional
tunnel.

Two days later Tenchi and Ryoko were in the royal flagship Funaho.
"Ryoko are you ready?"

"Yeah! lets go!" She said holding her hand in the air. Washu's image
suddenly appeared.

"Tenchi I have to warn you and Ryoko that you might be boarded so be
ready for anything. Tenchi please be careful."

"Don't worry Washu. I promise, that Ryoko and I will arrive safely."

"Yeah don't worry mom."

"All right. See ya." The image disappeared.

"Tenchi lets make it a busy ride. Ok?" She said with a devious grin.

"That's inevitable with us my love." He said as he kissed her

"Hey Ryoko Jim and I think that's a great idea too." A screen with the
image of Sasami was just to the left of Ryoko. Ryoko broke the kiss.

"You two little eves droppers you had to interrupt us." Ryoko said
giving them the evil eye and a grin.

"Sorry Ryoko, but Jim and I are going on ahead."

"All right Sasami. Will be there a while later we're taking it slow."
Ryoko said picking up where they left off on the kiss.

"Ok. See ya." Ryoko just made a motion for them to leave and the screen
disappeared. Suddenly Ryoko phased both she and Tenchi to the ships
main
bedroom. She snapped her fingers and the lights went out and she
started
unbuttoning his shirt as the ship took off. Suddenly a screen popped up
with Gene staring wide-eyed right at them.

"Oh... Did I catch you two at a bad time?" He said with a smile.

"You're worse than Washu!" Ryoko yelled pulling the covers over her.

"Hey Gene what's up with the clothes? And where are you?" Tenchi asked
pulling the covers over him as well.

"Oh, these clothes are what I use to wear while piloting the Outlaw
Star
and this is the Outlaw Star. Washu doesn't trust the capability of your
standard escorts so she sent me."

"Yeah! So why'd I have to come along?" Jim's voice could be heard in
the
background.

"Because you're the computer expert. I'm not going to endanger Washu
and
plus you're part of the original crew and Sasami said it was ok."

"I guess you're right. You never could do anything without Washu or
me."

"Hey shut up. Our main priority is to protect Tenchi. GOT IT?!"

"Ok! Ok! Lighten up Gene."

"Well ok but could you leave us alone and next time don't use the
visual
monitor!" Tenchi yelled.

"Alright. I'll contact you in about half an hour. At the speed you're
going it'll take that long to reach that ship." Gene said as the screen
disappeared.

"Now, where were we?" Ryoko said in a seductive voice as she turned the
lights out once more.

In the dimension known only to the three goddesses. "D-3 are you're
troops ready?"

"Yes Lady."

"D-3 I want this wedding stopped. I had not planned for it to go this
far! You are not to kill them but disturb the wedding. If you're
successful then I'll make my move immediately. If you're not then I
will
have to prepare. Now go!"

"Yes Lady Tokimi." He said and disappeared.

"Warning. Warning multiple ships launched by approaching vessel."
The computer's alarm sounded. This made Tenchi and Ryoko fall to the
floor.

"Crap! Why do we always get interrupted!" Ryoko yelled as she punched
the wall.

"Calm down. Ryoko I'll handle this you stay here." Tenchi then summoned
his normal armor and grabbed the Tenchi-Ken.

"No! I'm going with you!"

"No I mean it stay here! I don't want you hurt! I can handle this
alone!" Tenchi said as he ran through the door.

"Tenchi are you all right? I'll take care of the fighters. You'll
probably be boarded so watch your back. The escorts were destroyed
quickly, so Washu was right."

"Ok thanks Gene." Tenchi said when Gene's image disappeared.

In the Outlaw Star. "Ok switch to grappler combat mode!' Gene said
flipping the eye piece up. "Ashia Sazuka ready with the arms?" They
nodded. "Ok Jim I know you're rusty but let's give it all we got!"

"Right Gene!"

"Melfina are you up to it?"

"Of course!"

"LET'S GO!" Gene cried as he engaged the enemy.

Meanwhile back on Funaho. The ship suddenly lurched. "Warning,
Breach in blocks one-five-nine and two-four-seven!" The Emergency
lights
came on. "Ok I have to get there!" {Ryoko do not come along! I mean
it!}
Tenchi thought but there was no reply. Tenchi cursed himself and ran
towards the breach points. When he arrived he saw six men dressed in
black battle suits.

"Ah, you must be Tenchi Jurai. No offense but we're here to kill you."
One of them said.

"Actually Tenchi Masaki. And you will pay for attempting to ruin my
wedding!" He said as he lunged at them. The man parried and counter-
attacked but to no avail Tenchi caught the man's arm and impaled
another
attacker from the side then brought the sword around and cut the man in
front of him in half. One slashed at Tenchi who tried to dodge but was
hit in the side.

"AHHHHH! You'll pay for that!" He said, cutting the man's head off.
Suddenly to more ships unloaded more troops. Tenchi was now up against
twelve attackers. Ryoko saw this through the link and felt that Tenchi
was getting nervous.

"Tenchi!" She cried out to no one.

{No, Ryoko do not come! Stay there. I can handle this trust me. I'm
breaking the link.}

{No! Tenchi don't!} "Noooo!" She screamed out after the link was cut.

Tenchi summoned the Light Hawk Wings along with the armor and sword yet
they were his regular set not the super wings. "You will pay!"

"What Tokimi said he could not call on them without some outside help!
We cannot beat him!" One of them shouted.

"Shut up and fight!" Tenchi said lunging at them. They were no match
for
him despite there advantage in numbers. Tenchi took them out with ease
he received no damage what so ever. Suddenly a blue energy ball grazed
his arm. He turned to see a white haired man with blue eyes. "Who are
you?"

"My name is D-3 Tokimi's loyal servant. The troops you just fought are
nothing compared to me! And I will kill you." He said.

"Let's just see if your powers are as big as your talk."

"Very well then." D-3 three suddenly phased away and appeared behind
Tenchi. He swung and Tenchi was barely able to parry. They fought
intensely Ryoko could feel their energy. They seemed to be equal in
strength, although Tenchi was much faster D-3 had more experience. D-3
was disciplined and could stay in a fight a lot longer than Tenchi who
was beginning to wear down. They fought for another thirty minutes when
Tenchi's Light Hawk Wings suddenly stated to fade.

"Is that all? I thought you would be a much more worthy opponent Tenchi
Masaki." D-3 said with a laugh and lunged at Tenchi. Tenchi was to
tired
he tried to parry but to no avail. The blade just missed hi heart and
jabbed him in the side causing him to cough and spit out blood.

"You... I'll kill you." Tenchi choked out. Ryoko felt this wave of pain
from Tenchi through the link.

{NO! Tenchi no please don't die!} She screamed in her head.

{No... Ryoko don't interfere I don't want you to be hu...} Tenchi was
cut off as he was jabbed again in the stomach.

{No! Tenchi I'm coming!}

"HA! How do you hope to accomplish that." He said after jabbing Tenchi
again.

{NO! Do not come I won't let y...} Tenchi then fell unconscious.

{D-3 stop! I told you not to kill him!} Came Tokimi's voice in D-3's
head.

{Yes Lady.}

{Tenchi... Tenchi answer me...} "No, no it can't be." She started
sobbing uncontrollably. Then her eyes turned evil and she formed her
battle suit and her energy sword. She phased to Tenchi's position and
saw D-3 kick him across the room. She rushed at him in complete rage
and
took him by surprise jabbing him in the chest.

"Ryoko I should have paid more attention. I will leave... For now...
But
mark my words we will meet again... In four days... At the Jurai
palace."

"Don't you dare!" She said, but he disappeared. She then drew her
attention to Tenchi. "Tenchi wake up... Tenchi please! Don't die on
me!"
She started to cry again when he stirred slightly and opened his eyes.

"Ry... Ryoko... I'll be ok..." He said as he passed out again. This
relieved her greatly she phased to their bedroom and put him in bed.

"Gene you idiot we have no ammo left! And we are seriously
outnumbered."

"Cool it Jim. We've been in worse situations."

"Actually Gene this is the worst yet." Gilliam added. Gene frowned.

"Yeah well you didn't have to bring that up you know?"

"I'm sorry Gene."

"Let's just do it. Ashia, Sazuka give me full control of the grappler
arms. Jim, configure the Outlaw Star to operate at maximum efficiency."

"RIGHT!" They all said at once.

"LET'S GO!" Gene shot toward the fleet at full speed. He knew he
couldn't take them completely out on the first pass that would take to
long and would leave him vulnerable to attacks.

"Gene go through and just bash each ship little by little. That way
we'll not only be moving fast enough to avoid major damage but it will
affect the enemy ships performance!" Jim said working away at his holo-
computer courtesy of Washu.

"Right Jim. You still haven't lost your touch." Gene said. He went
through just as Jim had said and it seemed to be working. After a while
he had picked off about half the enemy forces and the ones that were
left were heavily damaged some inoperable. "Yeah see I told you I could
do it." Gene said confidently. The others frowned at him. "Ehehe. With
help from you guys of course." They all nodded.

"Gene I'm picking up another ship. I've tried to hail it but it won't
respond. It seems to be the carrier that disappeared after it's initial
attack." Gilliam said.

"Ah Crap! Jim any suggestions?"

"Yeah almost there... YES! Thanks Washu!" Suddenly a supply pod
appeared
out of nowhere.

"Wow Jim! What did you do?" Gene asked.

"I asked Washu for a quick re-supply. Melfina can give you the best
battle strategy."

"Ok Melfina. What do you suggest?"

"It's an advanced grappler combat mode that allows you to have sort of
a
virtual control over the Outlaw Star. In short you will fight the enemy
vessel in a human form in the VR world and the Outlaw Star is mimicking
your moves in the real world."

"Whatever Melfina I don't understand what you just said but it sounds
good. Let's do it." Gene suddenly found himself in a sort of blue
looking environment with the captain of the enemy ship rushing toward
him. "So this is what she meant." Gene said as he rushed at the man.

In the real world the Outlaw Star was undergoing some major changes
it was getting bigger and the grappler arms, along with everything
else,
seemed to be getting stronger and had a different look to them. Gene's
body was in the pilot seat but his mind was somewhere else, which
really
didn't seem to be that big a deal to Jim.

"You're going down." Gene said as he punched the crap out of his
attacker.

"You're pretty good, but still no match for me." The battle raged on
and
towards the end Gene seemed to be winning and the man's look changed to
one of disbelief and humiliation. "I greatly under-estimated you. You
may have defeated me but you will never defeat the capital ship near
Jurai. My brother is the captain and he is far more powerful than I."
The man said then disintegrated. Gene snapped back to the real world.

"So how much damage did we take Jim?" Jim just stared at him. "What?"

"Very little. You were awesome!" Jim said along with the others.

"Yeah, well Melfina was the one who came up with that advanced grappler
mode."

"Oh, it was nothing Gene." She said, with a smile.

"Always the modest one, eh Melfina. Well never mind let's go home,
Ryoko
and Tenchi went ahead. They accelerated so something must be wrong." He
said as they shot off toward Jurai.

The Funaho made it to Jurai, where Washu, Sasami, Lady Funaho, and
Lady Misaki were there to greet them along with some others. The hatch
shot open and Ryoko ran out carrying an unconscious Tenchi in her arms.

"Oh my god! Ryoko what happened?" Washu asked a look of great worry on
her face.

"Yeah Ryoko!" Sasami followed.

"I'll tell you later! Washu we have to help him." Ryoko said tears
still
in her eyes.

"Right Ryoko." Washu snapped her fingers and a sub-space portal
appeared. "Right this way." Washu stepped in with the others right
behind her.

"Washu will he be alright?" Ryoko asked.

"He was jabbed twice. One of which barely missed his heart. Do you know
who did this?" Ryoko nodded.

"Yeah it was sort of an old looking man with light gray hair and pale
blue eyes. I was able to chase him off but he said he would not allow
the wedding to proceed. I was only able to help because I caught him by
surprise."

"Oh my god! D-3, Tokimi's right hand man. Ryoko how were you able to
take him by surprise weren't you with Tenchi?" Ryoko shook her head.

"No, he wouldn't let me leave the room. I begged him but he just
wouldn't let me. He said he didn't want me to get hurt, that he could
handle it. Why would he say that? He knows I can take care of myself."

"He said it because he loves you. D-3 would have targeted you first.
Even though you might have been able to help him you would certainly
have gotten the worst of it and Tenchi would rather it be him who was
hurt or killed than you." Washu said on the verge of tears. Ryoko
nodded.

"I know, but he should have let me!"

"Maybe but he didn't. He'll recover consciousness in about an hour. Did
Gene arrive in time?" Washu asked changing the subject.

"Yes. He uhhh... Popped in at the wrong time though." She said turning
beet red.

"Ooohhhh he did, did he." Washu said with a smirk. "You two just can't
control yourselves can you? Despite my warning to be ready for anything
you two still let pleasure come first. I guess you get that from your
mom." Washu said with a wide grin.

"That and the fact that it's Tenchi."

"True!" Washu said. "Ryoko I don't think I ever asked you. How well
hung
is he?" Ryoko blushed the darkest shade of red ever.

"MOM! That's so embarrassing! Why do you always ask those questions?
Well all right I'll tell you." Ryoko said as she whispered something in
her mother's ear, Washu smiled and turned red.

"Really? Wow Ryoko I didn't even predict that despite all the tests I
did. You're lucky!"

"I know. Speaking of tests Washu when exactly will we become
compatible?"

"The day after the wedding."

"Wait but wasn't it suppose to take exactly seven years?"

"No I just said that because I had a hunch that he'd ask you to marry
him after college and I didn't want you getting pregnant before you two
got married and it looks like I made the right decision seeing the
extreme lack of self-control you both have. Call it a wedding gift from
me."

"Why you! Why couldn't you just tell us the truth?"

"You would've killed me." Washu said flatly.

"Oh! Yeah I guess you're right. Now will you leave? I'd like to be
alone
with Tenchi."

"All right. He did the same for you those many years ago." Ryoko gave
Washu a smile. Washu returned it and walked out.

One hour later Tenchi started stir. "Huuhh... What... what
happened?" Tenchi stuttered as he saw Ryoko's concerned face looking at
him.

"Oh! Tenchi thank god you're all right. What the hell were you thinking
fighting those guys alone? You scared the hel..." Tenchi calmed Ryoko
by
giving her a long passionate kiss. After about a minute they broke away
from lack of oxygen. "Never mind Tenchi." Ryoko said looking dazed and
surprised all at once. Suddenly Gene walked through the door to the
lab.

"Hey is everything alright Tenchi? I heard screaming in here. Hey
what's
up with Ryoko, usually it's you who looks like that."

"Ah I gave her a little kiss and she flipped out."

"I don't think a minute is a little kiss Tenchi." Ryoko said phasing
into his arms. "Oh, Gene thanks for helping us back there."

"Don't mention it Ryoko. It actually felt good to get back in the
Outlaw
Star."

"Hey Gene where's our room?" Tenchi asked. "We uhhh... Kind of have to
finish something." Tenchi said as his face turned crimson.

"Ooooohhhh! I see. Right this way Tenchi." He said leading them out the
door and through a big hallway. "Now Tenchi, as you can see these
hallways carry sound very well so the doors are completely sound proof.
The rooms are fashioned to where you could survive in one without ever
coming out."

"Hell why would I need a room like that? I have Ryoko."

"Tenchi you spoil me." She said as her face turned crimson.

"Well, see ya Gene." Tenchi said as he carried Ryoko towards the door.

"Yeah but that could be a while? See ya." He said walking toward his
and
Washu's room. Washu was typing on her holo-computer.

"You did well Gene." Washu said without taking her eyes off her
computer.

"Thanks. Washu are you sure that Tokimi's behind all this?"

"I'm positive, which is why I need you to do another favor for me."

"Anything for you."

"I need you to stay just outside of Jurai and monitor things up there,
mainly that unknown ship. It will definitely attack the day of the
wedding."

"Well, all right Washu." He said walking back out.

"Why do I have to go?" Jim yelled walking to the docking bay along
side Gene and the rest of the crew.

"Same reason as last time." Gene said.

"You never gave me a reason!"

"That's right."

"Ooohhh! You're impossible Gene!" Jim said, folding his arms.

That night Washu was taking every security precaution possible
even for the emperor of Jurai. She was monitoring every inch of the
palace. "Tokimi! Can't you just leave them alone?! My daughter finally
finds happiness and one of the most powerful forces in the universe is
out to ruin it for her! I better go out with Sasami and Ryoko when they
go looking for Ryoko's dress, who knows what Tokimi might do?"

The next morning Tenchi awoke with Ryoko staring right at him.
"Whoa! Ryoko I you give a new meaning to the word old habits die hard!"
Ryoko rolled over to her side of the bed.

"I know. Hey Tenchi let's go take a walk. Sasami and I will be leaving
soon."

"Fine with me, but what about Washu?"

"What about her? I'm sure she won't mind. Besides what she doesn't know
can't hurt her." She said with a grin.

"You're right, but it's up to you to get us out unnoticed."

"Sure. Hang on."

"Don't I always." He said as they disappeared. They reappeared out of
site of any guards. "So where do you want to go?" She gave Tenchi a
grin.

"You'll see." She said as she led him off. They finally arrived in
front
of a huge building. "Come on." Ryoko said as she opened the door and
went in Tenchi right behind her. Inside was an enormous pool. "I had
Washu put it in." She said as she started walking to the changing room.

"You mean there wasn't one before?"

"There was, but apparently the last Jurai emperor had it removed. Now
I'm going to change. No peeking." She said with a grin.

About five minutes later Tenchi came out, about fifteen minutes
later Ryoko came out in one of... No the skimpiest bathing suit he had
ever seen. Tenchi just stared at her, which was not unusual. She
smiled.

"Tenchi you're so easy to please." Tenchi shook his head.

"Oh, sorry I..." She ignored him and jumped in. What Tenchi saw next
caught him completely off guard. The water seemed to affect the bikini
it went from a solid color to transparent. "Wow! Where'd you get that
one Ryoko?"

"Sasami gave it to me when we got here. She said it was perfect for
surprises."

"She was right. You did this to tease me didn't you?" She nodded and
went under. "I'm gonna get you Ryoko." He said in a playful manner when
she came up.

"Oh no how horrible!" She said in her distressed and playful voice.
Tenchi jumped in. He swam toward her and tried to grab her but she
vanished.

"Hey no fair."

"All is fair in love and war my love. She said with a smile.

"Oh yeah. Guess I forgot." He said as he tried again but she did the
same thing. "Ryoko quit teasing me."

"Aaaahhh. But you look so cute."

"Well it's getting on my nerves. I can see your butt I just can't get
to
it."

"Ooohhh. So that's what you're after. How's it feel to get a dose of
your own medicine Tenchi?"

"It sucks now come here." He said jumping at her but she flew up.

"I'll tell you what I won't teleport any more, ok?" Tenchi smiled.

"Ok." Was all he said when he gave it another try. This time though he
formed the Light Hawk Shield around Ryoko and walked slowly up to it.

"Ok you got me. Now let me out and claim my... Your prize." She said
with a smile. Tenchi shook his head. "What? Why not?" He just smiled.
"Oh! Now look who's teasing who."

"Turn about is foreplay my love." Ryoko just folded her arms.

"But since I have very little self-control right now I'll let you off
easy. But you have to obey my every command."

"Oooohhh. Such a horrible punishment." She said in a distressed and
playful voice. The shield disappeared and Ryoko fell into Tenchi's
arms.

"That's better." He said as they just sat there holding and kissing
each
other for about an hour.

"Oooohhhhh! Those two! Always slipping out! I'm here breaking my
back for them and they go off to Have some "FUN" outside the palace!
I'm
monitoring the whole place and Ryoko and Tenchi slip out! How did they
get past? It's like the Mihoshi problem all over again! Wait! What's
going on in the pool? Why is the temperature rising! UUHHHH!" Washu
said
activating the screen. You can guess what she saw. "I should've known.
Ryoko and Tenchi failing to control themselves... Again." Suddenly an
alarm went off. "What the hell? Oh my god! That's a high class A-1
assassin. Crap! Those two are going to be the death of me... If that's
even possible."

Mean while Tenchi and Ryoko were going about their "Buisness" and
having their way with each other. Suddenly the roof above the pool was
destroyed and a man came hurdling straight at Ryoko.

"What the..." Ryoko said, as Tenchi pushed Ryoko out of the way and
took
a kick to the face.

"Hello Tenchi Masaki. I see you were the one who took out so many of my
men. Well you will pay."

"I don't think you know my true potential, do you?" He said summoning
the Light Hawk Wings. "Lets take this outside. Ryoko you stay here!"

"Yeah right! Last time I did that you got the crap beaten out of you!"

"Yeah well, there's only one guy this time. Besides I'll signal you if
I
need you." Ryoko was about to argue when she remembered what Washu had
said to her.

"All right." Tenchi looked surprised but just nodded and ran out the
door after the assassin.

The battle started their skill was matched, their powers slightly
different. The battle ensued and neither one seemed to be gaining
ground. Tenchi, with the help of the Light Hawk Wings, was able to gain
the upper hand. Ryoko felt this and was relieved. She sat there
watching
the battle from Tenchi's point of view. Suddenly mini-logs appeared
around Ryoko. She knew these all to well they were the same that Ayeka
could generate, and to make matters worse the only things that could
easily contain Ryoko. They roared to life sending a wave of pain
through
her body.

"Aaaahhhhhhh!!!!" She screamed, which Tenchi not only felt, but heard
which caused him to slip up and get jabbed in the arm. Two figures
walked out of the pool area with something floating in between them,
that something was Ryoko.

"NO! Ryoko!" Tenchi screamed, but she couldn't speak every move sent a
shock through her body, and she was already in great pain. "Let her go!
This is between you and me!" Tenchi said starting to glow a shade of
red.

"On the contrary you both are a danger to us."

"What do you mean?"

"You two could destroy us given certain circumstances. So we will not
let her go. We will keep her in here and she will slowly die." The man
started laughing, this set Tenchi off he looked towards Ryoko and saw
her look of pain. His eyes filled with tears and the Light Hawk Wings
turned to a brilliant shade of red. Tenchi charged and lunged at his
attacker taking him completely off guard and cutting him completely in
half also making quick work of the other two. He approached Ryoko,
still
contained in the energy shield. Another electric charge was hurled at
Tenchi, who was ready with the Light Hawk Wings. He grabbed Ryoko and
the entire shock was being absorbed into him instead of Ryoko. Tenchi
grimaced in pain.

"Tenchi no! Stay back!" Ryoko pleaded.

"Yeah... Right." He said through clenched teeth, as he pressed on.
Tenchi was now pulling Ryoko from the hold of the shield. Suddenly a
bolt of energy meant for Ryoko smashed right into Tenchi who managed to
intervene. Then a voice Tenchi had not heard in six years.

"You shouldn't have intervened Lord Tenchi." Tenchi was shocked he
looked up to see Ayeka with Azaka and Kamidake at her side.

"What? Ayeka what are you doing?!" Ayeka gave a smile of pure evil.

"To correct that mistake you made seven and a half years ago. By
choosing Ryoko you made a grave mistake. She was playing with your
mind,
that I am sure of, and I am here to forgive you."

"Ayeka it wasn't like that. I've loved Ryoko ever since I first met
her.
Well maybe not the first time. Well never mind. Ayeka you have to get
over this. I chose Ryoko and there's nothing you can do about it!"

"Yes there is. I can kill Ryoko and erase your memory. That's all there
is to it.

"Ayeka you snot nosed little bi#$* you can't seem to ever leave us
alone
or accept the fact that Tenchi doesn't love but that he loves your
greatest rival."

"Ryoko I don't care what you have to say you will be dead soon." Ayeka
held up her hand and Azaka and Kamidake fired. Once again Tenchi
intervened.

"Tenchi no! I could have taken that! Why did you intervene?" Tenchi
just
stood up without an answer and looked at Ayeka with complete hatred.

"Ayeka! I see you're serious about this. I didn't want it to come to
this, but if Ryoko's life is in danger then I will kill you. Please
don't make me do that." Tenchi said his hands now clutching the Light
Hawk Sword.

"I'll have to take that chance Tenchi. Besides I know you would never
kill me."

"Ayeka don't push it. If Ryoko ends up getting hurt I'll kill you on
the
spot."

{Ryoko I knew my decision made an extreme impact on her, but I never
thought it would push her to insanity.} Tenchi said through the link.

{I know Tenchi, but that's the price you pay. I just hope you think
your
decision was worth it.}

{Ryoko never even ask that kind of a question, when you already know
the
answer. I love you more than life itself and you know that.} He said,
as
he turned his attention to Ayeka, who had once again raised her hand.

"Ayeka don't do it. You're not the Ayeka I once knew. She would never
do
such a thing!"

"Times change Tenchi." She said, as Azaka and Kamidake fired another
blats. This caught Tenchi off guard. He never thought she would
actually
do it. Both blasts connected with Ryoko who screamed out in pain. "You
get what you deserve you demon!" Tenchi was now enraged.

Washu had been monitoring the whole thing and was recording
Tenchi's power. It was off the scales she had never seen such a power
aside from Tokimi. This was amazing. Her equipment overloaded with the
final reading unknown.

Ayeka was now starting to doubt her assumption on Tenchi. With a
flash off light Tenchi had sliced her clean through.

"Tenchi you are skilled and your love is strong. I will tell you now
that I am not the real Ayeka. She is in a deep sleep inside Azaka." She
waved her hand and a very dazed Ayeka fell out of Azaka and the double
disappeared. Tenchi was shocked but quickly told the now back to normal
guardians to take care of Ayeka while he concentrated on Ryoko. They
obeyed and went to the fallen princess.

"Ryoko... Ryoko are you all right? Come on wake up." Tenchi said gently
rocking her in his arms. After a few minutes she started to come
around.

"Huh? What? Oh Tenchi it's you. What happened to Ayeka?"

"It's a long story." He said bringing her head to his and giving her a
deep and passionate kiss. Ayeka came around about this time and the
first thing she saw was Tenchi and Ryoko locked in a kiss.

"The first thing I see, when I wake up are those to kissing! Well I
guess it could've been worse I guess." She said rubbing her head.
Tenchi
and Ryoko both ignored her. When they finally separated Tenchi went to
Ayeka and said he was glad to see her. "I am glad to see you to Lord
Tenchi. Although I wish it would have been a different view than it
was."

"Sorry Ayeka." Tenchi said as he told her where her room was and had
Azaka and Kamidake escort her to it seeing that she was still slightly
dazed. Tenchi then went back to Ryoko who was still to weak to get up.

"You know... Tenchi that I'll be getting the evil eye from her a lot."
Ryoko said forcing a smile.

"Yeah, I know. Just ignore it, you have nothing to worry about." Ryoko
smiled.

"Oww! Watch it Tenchi I'm sore!"

"Oh sorry Ryoko I didn't mean..."

"Shut up." She said giving him a kiss. He picked her up in his arms and
started walking to the palace. "Why is everyone out to ruin our
wedding?" She asked sounding very flustered.

"You don't need to worry Ryoko."

"Well... All right."

"Ryoko... Ryoko... Ryoko where are you?" Came Sasami's voice.

"Oh I almost forgot I have to go with Sasami! I'll be right there." She
called back.

"I don't think so Ryoko. Shouldn't you rest?"

"No I'm fine Tenchi. See ya." She said and disappeared. Tenchi stood
there shaking his head.

"She's one in a million, that's for sure." With that he walked back
inside.

"TEENNCCHHIII!!!!!! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?! AND WHERE
THE HELL'S RYOKO?!" Tenchi nearly jumped out of his skin.

"What's wrong Washu? And can you tone it down, please."

"WHAT'S WRONG?! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK IS WRONG! YOU AND RYOKO
SNEAKING OUT TO DO SOME FERTILIZING! THAT'S WHAT'S WRONG!" Tenchi
turned
red.

"Washu do you have this whole place bugged?"

"YES! FOR YOUR OWN GOOD!"

"Sorry Washu I didn't mean to make you mad." Washu took a deep breath
to
calm down.

"Like hell you didn't." She said under her breath. "Sorry I yelled
Tenchi but I don't want anything to happen to you and Ryoko."

"Washu, exactly why does Tokimi want to keep me from growing stronger?"

"Tenchi, long ago Tokimi, Tsunami, and myself had an argument. We were
discussing how to rule the universe. Tokimi wanted to rule with
absolute
power. Tsunami wanted to rule with total peace and no free will. I
wanted to rule as you see me now except only inventing beneficial
things
or using my powers for the good of the universe. Tsunami and I are the
closest. We agree with each other fairly well. Tokimi, on the other
hand
completely disagrees with both of us and hates us. But Tsunami and I do
disagree, this was one of our disagreements that we could not let fly
by. So we made a tournament that we've been preparing for. We each have
a champion. Ryoko is mine, Tsunami's is you, and Tokimi's is still
unknown to both Tsunami and I. But Tenchi you must know that Tsunami
has
been manipulating you too. When she chose you as her champion she
wanted
you to fall in love with Sasami when she matured. She was trying to
manipulate your feelings away from Ryoko. I admit at first so was I. I
could not bear to control Ryoko because I do love her so I helped
Tsunami and Tokimi but after a while I saw Ryoko's extreme love for you
so I let you go your own way. Tenchi Tsunami misjudged your power,
you're able to create your own destiny despite the interference of a
goddess."

Tenchi gasped. "Wait, since Ryoko and I are the champions of two
apposing forces, then wouldn't our marriage force the tournament to be
canceled." Washu nodded.

"Yes Tenchi. That's why Tsunami ordered the attack on Ryoko today. It
was meant to gain back Tsunami's control over you. After Tokimi let go
Tsunami became careless and let you slip from her grasp. Unfortunately
my sister still underestimates human capabilities. You see Tenchi I'm
the only goddess who can feel true love and understand its potential
power. Tsunami can feel love but only in a sister type bond and that is
toward Sasami. Tokimi can feel no love at all, which is her own fault
living alone for so long."

"So my life is yet again constantly in chaos and there are two
goddesses
who want to keep Ryoko and I apart and this is all because of a stupid
family argument between you and your sisters."

"I'm sorry Tenchi. I'm trying to cancel the tournament and let you and
Ryoko lead your lives the way that will make both of you happy."

"And that's another thing Washu. Why are you the only one supporting
us?
It seems to me that you should be trying to break us up along with your
sisters. Why are you the only hold out?"

"I guess there are just more important things, like my daughter's
happiness. I've grown to truly love her, as my daughter and not just a
pawn in a game. Besides I am Washu, the greatest scientific genius in
the universe I can just make another champion."

"Washu you're not going to still participate in the tournament are
you?"

"I have to Tenchi. For the good of the universe if nothing else."

"I understand Washu. Then I would like to be your champion. You're the
kindest one of you sisters. You can understand how we feel. So if it
would be alright I would like to choose who I would like to fight for."

"No Tenchi I can't let you. Tsunami would never forgive me. That's not
the main reason. The main reason is that Ryoko would be crushed if
something were to happen to you and I don't want to hurt her."

"Washu nothing is going to happen to me. Besides Ryoko doesn't have to
know."

"No Tenchi! I don't want you to keep anything from her. Remember
despite
her tough exterior she is actually very fragile. You are the only real
person she knows she can trust and I don't want you getting in the
habit
of keeping things from her. Got it!"

"But Washu, Tsunami will still want me to fight. Either way I can't get
out of it and if I have to fight I would like to fight for the right
side."

"Tenchi... I'll consider it but please don't force me into a decision
right now."

"All right Washu."

"Thank you. Oh and Tenchi meet me out here in about three hours for
training. We have to improve your skills for the tournament."

"What you're going to train me?"

"Well your grandfather and I."

"What? When did he get here?!"

"Oh come on now Tenchi. You didn't think he'd miss your wedding did
you?
Washu said, then disappeared. Tenchi shook his head. "Like mother like
daughter." He said as he walked in the palace for three hours of
boredom. Tenchi was walking around surveying the castle and desperately
wishing, that Ryoko were there, when he heard a voice from behind.

"You can't stand it when Ryoko's not here can you? Not being able to
have any "Fun"."

"Gene! When did you get here?"

"Just a few minutes ago. Washu said that she suspected the only danger
from Tokimi's fleet was on the wedding day, so she let me come back and
made Jim
stay there, which pissed off Sasami, but Jim could scan the area more
accurately
than me and Washu isn't going to take any chances."

"Oh. Hey shouldn't you be with Washu?"

"Nah, she said she had something to take care of."

"Yeah, I know how you feel Ryoko went to pick out a wedding dress and
won't be back for a while."

"Yeah well when you have a wild ex-space pirate for a soon to be wife
then you have to expect things like this."

"Same with you. Washu's my Prime Minister and "IF" and when I step down
you'll be emperor and she'll be empress."

"Yeah but I'll still love her."

"That's one thing Ryoko will never have to worry about either." They
both started to laugh and walked to the bar.

Somewhere on Jurai Tsunami was silently cursing Washu and Tenchi.
Now Tenchi had not only slipped out of her hold possibly forever but
also had willingly chosen to be Washu's champion in Ryoko's place.
Washu
suddenly appeared behind Tsunami. Tsunami turned to face her sister.
"Washu what are you trying to pull? You've now turned him against me."

"Tsunami he had a right to know the truth. Besides some things are more
important to me now."

"Like your so called daughter. More like you creation your tool,
nothing
more!"

"Tsunami she is my daughter! I don't care what your feelings are but
never say anything like that again. I have also grown extremely fond of
Tenchi and have no intension of letting him become my champion, but I
also have no intention of allowing him to fight for you either. You
barely are able to feel or give love, even to Sasami and that's the
closest you'll ever get and you think I'm going to allow you to control
Tenchi again. You're crazy Tsunami, and I'll do everything in my power
to stop you. For Ryoko and Tenchi's happiness."

"Washu you may be the oldest of us and I the youngest, but you know
that's against the rules. You remember the last time we fought.
Millions
of lives were lost and I'm sure you don't want a repeat of that now do
you Washu?"

"Tsunami! You stubborn little... You're becoming more and more like
Tokimi."

"Shut up Washu! You know I would never become like her!"

"Oh Tsunami you still have much to learn. I will not tolerate your
interference any longer. I demand that you stop trying to manipulate
Tenchi."

"You know I can't do that sister. Besides it's between Tokimi and I
now." Washu was growing very angry.

"No Tsunami! I think it's between Tokimi and I! Tenchi is my champion
now and of his own will."

"You wouldn't dare Wa..." Tsunami stopped when she noticed Washu was
gone. "Washu this means you and I are now enemies. You will pay... I
swear it!"

Tenchi and Gene were talking and having a drink when Washu
appeared in between them and grabbed a drink. "Washu! I've been looking
all over for you! You've been gone for almost four hours! Where were
you?"

"Sorry Gene I forgot that the flow of time differs in different
dimensions."

"Ok now I'm really concerned about where you've been!" Gene said with
wide eyes.

"I was talking... Yelling at Tsunami about something."

"Washu what exactly were you talking about?"

"Why you Tenchi. You know you're the main concern of the three... Four
most powerful beings in the universe."

"Four?" Tenchi asked with a puzzled look.

"Of course Tsunami, Tokimi, Myself, and Ryoko."

"Ryoko? You consider her one of the most powerful people?"

"Yep. Her gems conceal my power."

"WWHHHHHAAAATTTTT!!!! You mean she has your powers?! That seems pretty
dangerous!"

"And what's that suppose to mean? Huh Tenchi." Washu asked.

"Yeah just what is that suppose to mean?" Came Ryoko's voice as she
phased into Tenchi's arms.

"Uhhhh... Nothing. It's just... Oh boy." Tenchi sighed.

"Oh boys right! You're going to have to make it up to me you know!"

"I do that anyway."

"Well then you also have to take me out to eat. How's that?"

"Better." Tenchi said as he started to carry her off to the palace.

"Wait Tenchi!" Washu called after him.

"Wait what why?"

"Yeah what's the big deal now mom?" Ryoko said looking like she was
really in a hurry.

"Tenchi I need to say one more thing to you."

"All right." He said with a sigh and put Ryoko down. "I'll be right
back." He ran over to Washu. "What?"

"Tenchi I don't want you to leave Ryoko for one second. Do you
understand? You are to be with her at all times. Got it?" Tenchi
nodded.

"Yeah sure that's fine with me."

"Good! Oh and Ryoko" Washu called. Ryoko turned around.

"Yeah What is it?"

"You'll have to cancel those plans Tenchi is going to be training all
day. See ya! Now come on Tenchi." She said as she walked off and Tenchi
unwillingly followed behind.

"What?! Wait that's not fair! Oh what's the use?" She said teleporting
to the roof of the castle.

"Tenchi, you have the Tenchi-ken with you right?"

"Yeah Washu. Why?"

"You'll need it." She said as they walked out of the palace and into a
clearing.

"Wait won't I just be training with a bokken?"

"No." Was all Washu said when Yosho jumped out from behind the trees
and
let out and a battle cry. He had a green saber in his hands and was in
his true young form.

"D-3 Come here." Came Tokimi's booming voice. D-3 appeared and
kneeled before his mistress.

"Yes Lady Tokimi?"

"D-3 I would like you to meet your new superior in this operation."
Tokimi pointed toward a shadowy figure standing to the side.

"What... But how... You're dead Tenchi destroyed you." D-3 said with a
look of utter horror on his face.

"Hah! That young boy only destroyed my much weaker energy form. This is
my true body." The man said.

"Lady Tokimi why have I been replaced?"

"D-3 you have not been replaced. I merely granting this man revenge he
is participating in this mission only."

"Well then let's see just what you're capable of... Kagato" Kagato
started laughing.

"D-3 you are to purposely lose the battle so Kagato may step in and
control Ryoko."

"Yes Lady Tokimi." With that Kagato and D-3 disappeared.

Meanwhile, Yosho was charging at Tenchi. "Hey wait real combat.
Grandpa this is a little to much!" Tenchi said, but his grandfather did
not yield. "OH CRAP!" Tenchi said as he whipped out the Tenchi-ken and
activated it and barely blocked his grandfather's attack. Ryoko also
felt a slight change in Tenchi's thought pattern. She looked through
Tenchi's eyes.

"What! His grampa's much stronger than he his, and now much ounger
looking it seems, and he's using a real weapon? Well Tenchi seems to be
holding out ok, but that doesn't mean it will stay that way." She said
teleporting to the scene and flying to Tenchi only to be caught by
Washu.

"Washu what the hell are you doing? I can't let Tenchi fight his
grandpa
with lethal weapons!"

"Ryoko calm down. Tenchi's life becomes seriously endangered then I'll
allow you to intervene but not right now."

"Washu why the hell do they have to fight with real weapons? Tenchi's
grandfather's much better than Tenchi."

"I know. I want to see how well Tenchi fairs against the best swordsman
in the galaxy when it's an actual life or death situation and against
family member... And a loved one."

"No... Washu you're not expecting me to fight Tenchi are you?" Washu
nodded her head at Ryoko's words. Tenchi overheard this and diverted
his
attention away from the battle.

"What? No way! I won't agree to that. WHOA!" Tenchi said as he managed
to avoid being shish-kebabed. "Geez! grandpa, watch it!"

"Tenchi do you think a real enemy is going to "watch it"?" Yosho said
as
he did an overhead swipe at Tenchi which he easily dodged.

"That's another thing. Go back to your old form it's kind of hard to
call you grandpa and to know you're my grandpa when you look my age."

"That shouldn't be a concern Tenchi."

"It's like you're one of my old school friends or a potential friend at
least." He said doing a horizontal slash, which Yosho dodged by jumping
backwards. "I'm not going to be able to call you grandpa anymore...
Yosho." Tenchi said with a smirk.

"Whatever suits you Tenchi." Yosho said, as they continued to battle.
In
the background there was an infuriated Ryoko being held, with much
effort, by Washu.

"Come on lemme go. What's your problem Washu." Ryoko said breaking free
of Washu's grasp.

"I didn't want to do this but oh well." Washu said summoning her holo-
top and typing in a few commands. Suddenly Ryoko flew smack dab into an
energy field. She sat up and looked around and saw that she was encased
in a cubed energy field.

"Damn you Washu!"

The next morning Tenchi woke up and went looking for Ryoko. As he
passed Washu and Gene's room Washu walked out and yawned. Tenchi burst
out laughing. "What's wrong Tenchi? What's so funny?" Tenchi laughed
about a minute later then regained his normal composure. Gasping for
air
and trying his best not to start laughing again started to speak.

"Well, one I've never seen you before you get all cleaned up after a
"Rough" night, and two those crab pajamas are ridiculous." Washu glared
at him and Tenchi knew he'd made a big mistake. "Oh Crap!"

"That's putting it to simply Tenchi." She said as she raised a finger
and Tenchi was levitated off the ground and hurled into a nearby wall.

"Ouch... Sorry about the pajama remark Washu... But you have to admit
your hair looks pretty bad." He said starting to laugh once more.

"You don't know when to quit do you Tenchi?" Washu said as she hurled a
rock at his head.

"Sorry... Now will you help me down?"

"No! I have to go fix my hair and change if I look that bad. Besides
Ryoko will find you anyway you are linked you know. See ya." She said
as
she walked off leaving a bewildered and frustrated Tenchi pasted to the
wall.

{Ryoko... OW my head... Ryoko are you there?}

{Hey sweetie finally up?}

{Yeah and with a rude awakening.}

{What happened?}


{Let me ask you this have you ever seen Washu before she gets cleaned
up
after a "Rough" night in her favorite pajamas?}

{No, why?}

{Well look at this.} Tenchi said as he sent her a mental image of Washu
as he had just seen her. He could hear Ryoko laughing through the link
uncontrollably. {Yeah. Funny I know. That's exactly what I did only to
her face and now I'm pasted against a wall with a mark on my head from
a
rock.} Ryoko immediately stopped laughing.

{How'd she paste you against a wall?}

{Levitated me and hurled me into the wall. How else?}

{OOOOOOO!!!!! That Washu's gonna get it!}

{Ryoko calm down I'm used to having a concussion. Besides what I really
want is some help.}

"Tenchi you can quit talking through the link now. I'm right here."
Tenchi shifted his head as much as he could to see her.

"Oh right. Now can you help me up?"

"Well I don't know..."

"Ryoko!"

"All right." She said as she pried him loose from the wall.

"Thanks Ryoko. So what were you planning to do today?"

"Well I was going to have a party with Sasami, Mihoshi, Ashia, Sazuka,
and Melfina."

"Is Washu not going?"

"I don't think so. Why Tenchi?"

"Ryoko I really don't think you should go. Washu told me to stay with
you at all times, with all the weird things going on you could be
attacked."

"Oh Tenchi." She said as she locked their lips in a kiss. "You worry
about me to much. I'll be fine."

"Ryoko I really don't want you to go... For more reasons than one."

"Oh you're naughty aren't you Tenchi? Just relax I'll have two special
forces officers with me a girl with goddess powers and the fact that I
can take care of myself."

"But..." Was all he said when Ryoko put her finger on his lips. She
started walking away down the hall swinging her hips in a way that
Tenchi couldn't help but stare at, along with a few guards around.
"What
are you staring at?" Tenchi asked them as he cracked his knuckles.

"Oh nothing Lord Tenchi... Very sorry."

"Yeah well... You're dismissed." He said as he made a shewing motion
with his hand.

"Yes my lord."

"And quit calling me Lord."

"Yes my Lor... I mean Tenchi"

"That's better... Now leave me alone for a while."

Back to Ryoko, who was floating through a hallway towards where
Sasami was waiting. She saw Washu at the other end coming her way. "Hey
Mom." She said flatly. Washu then grabbed Ryoko's dress just before she
got out of reach. "Hey What's wrong Washu lemme go.

"Where do you think you're going Ryoko?"

"Sasami and I are going out for my bacheloret party."

"I don't think so. You go right back to Tenchi. Speaking of Tenchi, why
isn't he with you?"

" I told him it was only for the girls and I. He begged me not to go
but
it's ridiculous I'll have plenty of protection. Why do you ask?"

"Ryoko even with all that protection I don't think you'll be safe I
have
felt some disturbances much like what I felt when Kagato was around."

"That's impossible! Tenchi killed him. You're just trying to persuade
me
not to go."

"You make it sound like being with Tenchi's a bad thing."

" No! It's nothing like that I just don't want to hurt Sasami or the
other girl's feelings." Ryoko said sounding hurt.

"Don't worry Ryoko I'll explain and I'm sure they'll understand. Now go
to Tenchi."

"Yeah. All right. Man I'll be worn out by the end of today. See ya
Washu."

"Why do you say th..." Washu immediately understood when she saw the
devilish grin on her daughters face and smiled back. "And Ryoko."

"Yes?"

"Call me MOM!"

"Ugghh! You're impossible."

"I know." She said childishly as they both teleported away in unison.

Meanwhile Tenchi was walking around the palace trying to keep
himself occupied. "This place is incredibly boring. It's so big and
there's still nothing to do." Tenchi said when Ryoko suddenly phased
into his arms. "Ryoko! I thought you left. What are you doing back?"

"Washu said couldn't go with Sasami and made me come back to you." She
said in a pitiful voice.

"And that's a bad thing?" Tenchi said as they locked in a kiss. When
they separated she shook her head.

"Not at all." She said as suddenly the sound of Tenchi's stomach
growling rang out.

"Whoops I guess I was so bored I forgot to eat."

"I was going to go out to eat with the other girls for my party. But
since Washu won't let me I guess we'll just have to eat here."

"Well if you can get us out of here we can go to a Jurai restaurant and
maybe some other places."

"You got it Tenchi dear." She said playfully as they both disappeared.

"WHAT! They did it AGAIN! And this time they're completely outside
the palace grounds! Ugghhh! And Ryoko says I'm impossible!" Washu
yelled
at no one in particular. "Well I guess I shouldn't worry. I know that
Tsunami's just letting Tokimi take care of them so I don't need to
worry
about her and Tokimi's only going to attack on the wedding day I'm
eighty percent sure of that and it's very unlikely that a regular
assassination would be affective on either of the two. Might as well
leave them to their fun. Even though they have an eternity to spend
together. Now I need to plan for the wedding defenses." Wash said as
her
holo-computer appeared with Ashia's face on the screen."

"Hey Washu what do you want?" She asked in her usual childlike voice.

"Hello Ashia. I need you down in my lab asap."

"Sure Washu. Why."

"For a special assignment from the prime minister that's why."

"Yes Ma'am!" Ashia said giving a salute.

"I didn't mean to be that serious Ashia. Geez at ease."

"Oh! Yeah right. See ya in a sec Washu."

"See ya." Washu said typing a few more commands in her holo-computer.
Suddenly Sazuka's face appeared on the screen.

"Oh Miss Washu."

"Just Washu Sazuka. Listen I need you down in my lab for a special
assignment. Can you come?" (If you're wondering Ashia and Sazuka are
not
part of Gene's crew for this particular event.)

"For the prime minister? Of course." She said as her image disappeared.

"Now for Ryo-Ohki and Ken-Ohki." She said typing on her holo-computer
once again. Suddenly Ryo-Ohki's and Ken-Ohki's Image appeared on a
split
screen.

"Yeah what is it mom?" They both said in unison. (Washu had recently
adopted Ken-Ohki. Also try to make up how they sound because I'm at a
loss for words.)

"Hey you two. Meet me down in my lab asap for a special assignment."

"You don't need to say special assignment mom. We are linked you know."
Ryo-Ohki said with a smile.

"You little scamp. I know this I'm the greatest scientific genius in
the
universe." Suddenly Washu's long absent robot dolls A and B one was
bandaged.

"Yeah she's a genius. Don't doubt her." Ryo-Ohki, Ken-Ohki, and Washu
all fell over laughing.

"What? What's so funny?" Both A and B asked.

"I didn't think you two worked anymore and I really never had time to
properly fix you."

"It's ok Washu." They both said and went back into her hair.

"Well will you two come?"

"Sure mom." They both said and the screen went dark when Ashia and
Sazuka entered.

"Hello Miss Washu." Sazuka said.

"Hey Washu." Ashia chimed.

"Hello now you probably know what "Assignment" I want you for, right?"

"I'm guessing it has something to do with your daughter's wedding."

"Yeah that's so exciting that Tenchi's getting married."

"That's right and I'm requesting YOU, not your soldiers, YOU I need the
best for this."

"Sure Washu I'd be happy to kick some ass!" Ashia said in a tough
voice.

"Yes Miss Washu I'd be glad to help you."

"Great Sasami and I will be joining you."

"What?" They both said.

"Never mind our other two guests have arrived." Ryo-Ohki and Ken-Ohki
entered the room. "Hey you two I need you up there with my Gene to keep
him in line."

"Mom you act like we're five. Come on give us a little credit." Ken-
Ohki
said sarcastically.

"Sorry. Now will you do it?"

"I don't have a problem with it. But I want Ryo-Ohki to stay here."

"Wait you're not going without me."

"Watch me. Besides you wanted to be here for the wedding didn't you?"

"Well yes but if you're going to be out fighting I want to be with
you."

"Ryo-Ohki you're not going that's final!" Ryo-Ohki was about to protest
when Washu put an arm on her shoulder.

"Don't worry Ryo-Ohki he'll be fine."

"Ooooohhhhhh! Ken-Ohki you're so stubborn."

"Yeah I know."

"Well then everything's set then Ken-Ohki get to Gene now. Ashia and
Sazuka you'll be here during the wedding." Washu said pointing to a
section of a 3-d schematic of the palace.

"Right Washu!" Ashia said running out.

"Yes Miss Washu." Sazuka said following Ashia.

Washu sent a message to Sasami telling her to be ready along with all
the other details. Washu wasn't going to worry Tenchi or Ryoko any more
and decided to just let them have today all to themselves or better yet
to each other. She laughed at this last thought and disappeared.

Meanwhile Ryoko and Tenchi were eating at the most expensive
restaurant and getting the best service as well. They were talking (and
kissing... Duh!) when Tenchi overheard someone talking about them.

"Wow look that's the space pirate Ryoko. She is gorgeous!"

"Yeah but I hear she's still evil and has managed to seduce emperor
Tenchi into getting her what ever she wa... Mph... Mph." Was all the
young man said when his friend covered his mouth. There stood Tenchi
looking extremely pissed.

"Ehehe. Hey there Emperor Tenchi."

"Shut up! Now! Whatever you've heard about Ryoko, other than she's
extremely beautiful and kind, it's a lie. GOT IT!" While Tenchi was
ranting and raving Ryoko was quietly sipping her drink like nothing
unusual was going on, which technically there wasn't. When Tenchi was
done yelling he immediately turned back to his normal mood. "Well now
that that that's over..." Tenchi couldn't finish his sentence do to the
fact Ryoko gave him a passionate kiss.

"Thank you Tenchi." She said with a smile.

"Anything for you Ryoko." He said and they went back to eating.

(The Day Of The Wedding!)

Tenchi was in the grooms dressing room sweating buckets. "Hey dad do I
look ok?"

"Son what's wrong with you? I've never seen you this nervous before."

"What's wrong with me! It's my wedding day! I think I have a right to
be
nervous. I'm getting married to the most beautiful woman whom I believe
is to good for me and you're asking what's wrong with me!"

"Sheesh! Tenchi calm down it'll be fine trust me. It's the honeymoon
you
got to worry about." Noboyuki said with a grin while nudging Tenchi.

"DAD! You're not helping!" Tenchi yelled.

"He's right Noboyuki." Came Yosho's voice.

"Dad? Is that you?" Noboyuki said with a puzzled look. "You look
younger
than me."

"Don't worry Noboyuki your main concern should be Tenchi. Now I have to
get ready." Yosho said as he took on his old form once again.

"Dad why are you taking on that old form for this?"

"Yeah grandpa? Why?"

"Well it makes me look more qualified." Yosho said scratching the back
of his head. Noboyuki and Tenchi both did a face fault. They both
regained their composure and Tenchi yet again became nervous. Just then
a guard came in and said it was time start. Tenchi tried to run away
but
Noboyuki grabbed his shirt.

"Now, now Tenchi get up here and get it over with."

"Yeah you're right. Thanks dad." He said as they both followed the
guard.

"The wedding began with nothing unusual happening. Ryoko started down
the aisle she saw Tenchi and how nervous he was and giggled Tenchi
turned red. Suddenly just before she arrived at Tenchi's side an
explosion occurred and screens with Gene's face on them appeared
everywhere. Washu immediately jumped out of her seat.

"Washu! The attack is much larger than we thought they attacked quickly
and managed to slip ten heavy APCs (Armored Personnel Carriers) and
there are now two Battle ships along with a huge fleet. Ken-Ohki and I
are able to hold our own but we could the Jurai navy isn't faring as
well we could use some help." Another explosion occurred this time in
there area and a large troop of men wearing black battle garb rushed in
with swords ignited.

"Sorry Gene but we've got problems of our own. Besides I have faith in
you." She said giving the screen a kiss.

"You're the boss." He said and cut communication.

"Ok Sasami you ready?" Washu looked at Sasami who was already fighting
with a blue beam saber much like Ryoko's and Washu's. "Guess so." She
said forming her orange beam saber and impaling on of the attackers.

"Ryoko you should get out of here." Tenchi said as Ryoko flo0ated up.

"No Tenchi not this time those bastards are gonna pay." Ryoko said
phasing out of her wedding Kimono and into her battle suit.

"Alright I won't stop you this time."

"Good boy." She said as she created her beam saber and phased away.

"Now how am I supposed to fight in this suit. Wait I know." Tenchi said
summoning his Light Hawk Wings and creating his Light Hawk armor then
dispelling the other wings and pulling out the Tenchi-Ken. Just as he
ignited the blade someone charged at him. Tenchi easily separated his
head from his shoulders. Tenchi started on another one who was female.
Unknown to Tenchi one of her partners was slowly sneaking up behind
him.
Suddenly Tenchi saw him go flying over his head he turned around to see
Ashia after he had dealt with the female attacker.

"Hey Tenchi Washu asked me to help... Tenchi watch out!" Ashia yelled
as
a man was about to cut Tenchi right down the middle when something
flashed from behind him and cut him at the waist. Tenchi turned to see
Sazuka.

"Wow Sazuka you too?"

"Yep." Was all she said when a battle cry rang out. Ashia turned around
to see the attacker.

"Oh yeah gotta run you guys gotta teach these morons a lesson."

"Good ol Ashia." Tenchi said spinning around and smacking a man in the
head then impaling him. Suddenly about five men rushed at Tenchi
pushing
him away from the main area and away from everyone else. When they had
pushed him back some way they disappeared. "What the?" Tenchi said when
D-3 appeared in front of him. "You what the hell do you want now D-3?"
Tenchi yelled.

"You know the answer." He said charging at Tenchi. Tenchi deactivated
the Tenchi-Ken and summoned six Light Hawk Wings also forming the Light
Hawk sword. "So you think you can beat me this time boy." He said as he
attacked.

Ryoko was fighting better than ever due to the fact that she was
royally pissed.(Well it would've been counted as royally if the wedding
was able to go undisturbed.) "You guys are trying to take the only
happiness I've ever had. I will be married to Tenchi. Love will
prevail." She said with tears in her eyes. Suddenly Ryoko felt a
searing
pain in the back of her neck and her body stiffen. "What the hell is
happening to me?" She said as she lost control of every part of her
body
but her mouth.

"Now, now my Little Ryoko." Came Kagato's sinister voice.

"What! No it's impossible! I saw Tenchi kill you." Her voice was
trembling and sounded full of fear.

"That worthless boy. He destroyed my considerably weaker form."

"No You Bast..." She was cut off when she lost control of her voice and
mouth.

"Don't worry Ryoko I won't hurt the boy... You will." Kagato started
laughing in a menacing way.

Ryoko could only express the horror she felt by the look in her eyes.
Kagato made Ryoko go towards Tenchi's area. She was fighting against
his
control but to no avail.

Meanwhile D-3 was wearing Tenchi down when a voice spoke in his
head. {D-3 enough Kagato is coming.}

{Yes my Lady.} He said through his mind. "Well Lord Tenchi I will leave
you now." Was all he said then disappeared. Tenchi scratched the back
of
his head.

"Wonder why he gave up." Tenchi said slightly out of breath. He took
one
step and gasped and his face took on a look of utter horror. Their was
Ryoko her eyes red and her sword out and Kagato hanging over her.
"Kagato! But how? I killed you." Kagato smirked.

"You killed my weaker form boy. Now I have a challenge for you. You
must
fight your beloved Ryoko."

"No you maniac. This is low even for scum like you." Tenchi spat.
Kagato
raised his arm and Ryoko screamed out in pain.

"Watch your tongue boy!" He yelled. Suddenly Tenchi heard Ryoko in his
mind.

{Tenchi... Get out of here... Leave me.}

{No Ryoko. I could and would never do that. You can fight it.}

{No Tenchi he has power over the gems. Washu is probably under his
control too.} Kagato then made Ryoko fight Tenchi. {Tenchi get out of
here now I don't want to hurt you.} Ryoko said as she unwillingly
attacked Tenchi.

{It wouldn't be you who hurt me it would be Kagato. Ryoko do you have
any idea what or how he's controlling you.}

{All I know is if you distract him he won't be able to control me not
without getting himself killed at least.} She thought as Ryoko gained
enough control to avoid impaling Tenchi.

"Ryoko you stupid bitch. How dare you defy me." Kagato yelled as he
sent
a wave of energy, which made her scream mentally which carried over to
Tenchi.

"Kagato If you continue to harm I swear you'll pay!" Tenchi said
clearly
enraged.

"Hah and how do you plan to stop me?" Kagato said as he sent an even
greater shock through Ryoko that even Tenchi could feel.

"Kagato!!" Tenchi said as he charged at Kagato but was stopped by a
green force field.

"Ah, ah, aaahhh Tenchi. Kagato said sending another wave of pain
through
Ryoko.

"Kagato you piece of crap!" Tenchi said as he attempted to thrust the
Light Hawk sword through the shield but to no avail.

"Tenchi you should know I wouldn't be so careless as to let you be able
to break free. It's designed to counter your powers." He said as he
summoned Ryoko to him and gave her control of everything but her
powers
legs and arms.

"Tenchi!" She screamed as soon as she gained control of her voice.

"Now Ryoko I gave you control of your voice only for the sake of
hearing
your screams of pain."

"You maniac!" She said and spit in his face.

"You bitch!" He said as he hit her in the face. He walked back to her
and kicked her in the chest.

"Kagato stop this now." Tenchi yelled as the ground lurched from a
nearby explosion. Kagato ignored him and continued attacking her. He
then brought her head dangerously close to his.

"I've been wanting this for a very long time my Ryoko."

"I'll never be yours Kagato." She spat. He ignored her and slowly
brought her lips to his Ryoko tried to struggle but was unable but
right
before their lips met a bright flash covered the room. Their stood
Tenchi with a red aura surrounding him and he looked pissed... Very
pissed.

"Kagato... I will kill you." Tenchi said as he charged.

Washu... Washu get up... Washu what's wrong?" Came Sasami's worried
voice shaking Washu who was clutching her head.

"Ka... Kagato." She slipped out through clenched teeth.

"Washu watch out!" Sasami said forming a shield around Washu from an
oncoming blast. Washu quickly regained her composure.

"Sorry Sasami. I'm alright now, thanks Sasami."

"No problem Washu." She said as they began fighting side by side.

"Washu we're having trouble up here." Gene's voice rang through the
microphone in Washu's ear.

"Gene are you able to hold out a little longer?"

"Of course Washu."

"I'll be there in a minute."

"What? Washu have you flipped? I'm in space."

"I know. Just forget it I'll be right there."

"Whatever dear." Gene said cutting communication.

"Sasami I have to go." Washu said cutting off someone's leg.

" All right. See ya." Sasami said as Washu disappeared.

Gene was fending off an unknown number of fighters and one
battleship. Suddenly Washu appeared in space only she was huge. Jim
looked up and down and down the giant Washu. "Wow that's a whole lotta
woman." He said in utter awe.

"I completely agree." Gene said looking exactly like Jim. Washu heard
this and picked up the Outlaw Star and looked through the window.

"And just what's that supposed to mean Gene dear?"

"Whhaaaahhhh!!!! Nothing Washu it's just that... well you know."

"Oh this is my true form." She said as a small ship ran into her and
was
destroyed.

"Wow Washu. That's awesome!" Jim exclaimed.

"Well let's go Gene. Don't just gawk at me. Although I'm flattered."

"Oh yeah... Right. Ok lets do it." He said as Washu let them go. Washu
simply pointed her finger at the battleship and it was destroyed.

"Geez. Washu how come you're not that powerful all the time." Gene
asked.

"Well I have to be in my true form and I won't exactly fit in the
palace
like this. Not to mention our room and I'm sure you don't want that."

"No, no, I don't." He said as Washu raised a finger to decimate the
rest
of the fleet. She shot a beam at the fleet but it was intercepted by an
unknown force. Tokimi Tokimi's suddenly appeared.

"Haven't you interfered enough Washu?" Tokimi's voice boomed.

"I should be asking you the same thing sister."

"Sister! You dare call me sister? You sure don't act like it Washu."
Tokimi said but Washu wasn't listening she was communicating with
Sasami.

{Sasami I need you up here in your goddess form but don't tell Tsunami.
Please Sasami I need your help it's Tokimi.}

{All right Washu.} Sasami said as she disappeared and re-appeared next
to Washu Jim saw her and whistled.

"Wow that's what I'm talking about!" He said gawking at her.

"Not now Jim we've got a problem."

"Is there anything we can do to help?" Gene asked.

"Yeah is there?" Came Ken-Ohki's voice.

"Ken-Ohki where were you?" Washu boomed.

"Sorry mom but that other battleship needed to be taken cared of and it
was unprotected."

"All right. No we don't need your help but the others at the palace do.
Now get out of here."

"Washu are you sure?"

"YES! Now GO! Before you get hurt."

"All right! We'll go!"

"Geez Washu." Ken-Ohki said.

"Lets go Sasami."

"Right!" Was all she said.

"Oh and Washu I just wanted to inform you that Kagato has gone after
Ryoko and Tenchi under my orders of course."

"You... I'll kill you Tokimi!"

"Same here!" Sasami said.

"Now is that any way to talk to your sister."

"Technically I'm not your sister." Sasami yelled.

"Yeah and I basically just don't care." Washu yelled.

"Yes well let's do this." Tokimi said charging up a blast.

Meanwhile Tenchi and Kagato were battling. There battle was so
intense the castle was falling apart. They were both evenly matched and
Ryoko could only watch to weak to get up. They were both out of breath
and Kagato started to doubt his powers so he went to Tenchi's only
weakness... Ryoko. He rushed at her and put his sword up to her neck.
"Now Tenchi get rid of the Wings or I'll kill your precious Ryoko." He
sneered. Tenchi did not comply nor did he advance but his power grew
tremendously. His six Light Hawk Wings became twelve and they shown
brighter then ever. They formed a pattern that left a hole right in the
middle of their formation the hole started to glow red and formed an
energy ball, which slowly grew larger and larger.

"I said I would kill you Kagato... And I meant it." He said as a small
energy ball separated from the large one still developing and hitting
Kagato in the hand causing him to dispel his sword. Meanwhile one of
his
wings split in two the clone going towards Ryoko and rapping around her
and taking her safely away from Kagato. The energy ball Tenchi was
forming stopped growing. "Now Kagato... You die." As he said these
words
the energy ball was released in a beam of light that engulfed Kagato
but as it
engulfed him a wave of dark energy washed over Tenchi which he just
shook off
and ignored as nothing dangerous. When the light dissipated Kagato was
gone.
Ryoko still lay cradled in
the Light Hawk Wing which Tenchi dissipated and caught Ryoko in his
arms. Her eyes fluttered open.

"Tenchi what happened? Don't tell me I kissed that piece of crap."

"No, I was able to prevent that."

"Well I still would feel a lot better if I brushed my teeth about ten
times over just for cutting it so close."

"My you're feeling well all of a sudden maybe I should let you walk."
He
said with a smile.

"Ooooowwww... My head no Tenchi I'll feel terrible if I'm anywhere but
in your arms."

"That's better." He said as he dispelled his armor.

"It's done Washu... I have lost but this isn't the end I will not
interfere with the boy's life any longer. Goodbye Washu... For now."
She
said with a sinister laugh.

"Phew! I'm glad that's over." Washu said whipping her forehead.

"Yeah me too."

"Sasami when I asked you to come help did Tsunami appose in any way?"

"She told me not to go but I've figured out a way to block her out when
she acts
weird. Why do you ask?"

"Well, Tsunami and I have had a recent disagreement and are kind of on
each
others bad list. Don't get me wrong in no way am I taking this out on
you.
Unless of course you blast me or something."

"You don't need to worry about that Washu."

"I know I just wanted to make sure. Well let's get back."

"Good idea I haven't been with Jim for a while and we need to spend
some time
"together"."

"You mean "together" in a literal sense don't you Sasami?" Washu said
with an
evil grin. Sasami just nodded and blushed. Jim and the Outlaw Star were
listening to the whole thing and Jim had a satisfied grin on his face
and was
turning multiple shades of crimson when he noticed Gene snickering.
Sasami being
the equivalent to a god heard this and picked up the Outlaw Star.

"GENE! You don't want me to kick you at this size do you? Or better yet
how
about neuter?" Gene's expression suddenly went to a horrified one and
he shook
his head violently.

"Hell no! Please don't do that Sasami I'm sorry." He begged. He noticed
Washu
snickering in the background. "Oh and you think that's funny. You'll
get it when
we get home Washu!"

"Oh Gene you're being so forward. It's usually me who has to make a
move." This
shut Gene up immediately and he turned red. "That's better. Now, let's
get back
home." Everybody nodded in agreement and left towards the palace. When
they
arrived, they were greeted by Tenchi and a sleeping Ryoko cradled in
his arms.

"Hey Washu you're back and you don't have a scratch on you."

"Of course Tenchi I'm a goddess remember?"

"Oh yeah I..." Tenchi stopped and started blinking and shaking his
head.

"Tenchi I think you're the one who needs to be concerned. What's
wrong?" Washu
asked putting a hand close to him in case he fell.

"I... I don't know I just felt weak all of a sudden."

"Tenchi tell me when you fought Kagato did anything unusual happen?"

"Well when I killed him a wave of dark energy was released and it hit
me but
nothing looked physically wrong with me and I felt all right so I
didn't thi..."
Tenchi collapsed suddenly and Washu was able to catch Ryoko and Sasami
suspended
Tenchi in mid air before he hit the ground.

"CRAP! What else could go wrong? Get him to my lab ASAP!" Washu
commanded as
they all ran in that direction with Sasami and Washu in the lead. They
rushed in
and Washu summoned her holo-computer and then summoned to hovering
beds. Sasami
put Tenchi in one and Ashia put Ryoko in another. Washu started typing
faster
than human eyes could follow. A few charts appeared and Washu's
expression was
unreadable. Her expression quickly changed to a brighter one.

"It's not as bad as I thought it seems Kagato tried to turn Tenchi evil
in a
vain attempt to win in some way. Fortunately Tenchi was to pure of
heart to be
seriously affected but he'll be out for at least a day and pretty weak
once he
wakes up but I'm sure Ryoko will be able to cure him of that. If her
sexy
attitude doesn't her constant nagging will.

"I heard that mom." Ryoko said in a croaky voice.

"Oh I see you woke up."

(Yawwwwnnnn) "Yeah." She said and saw Tenchi and woke up immediately.
"Hey
what's wrong with Tenchi?" She asked in a worried tone.

"Don't worry he'll come to some time tomorrow but he'll be weak for a
while. I'm
sure you'll be able to cure him of that though." She said with a grin.

"Of course." She said as Tenchi clutched his chest and grunted in pain.

"Oh... Yeah... That's another thing... He's in constant pain... Ehehe."
Washu
said nervously.

"What! Can't you do anything Washu?!" Ryoko yelled and grabbed Washu's
caller
and pulled her down to her own eye level.

(Remember Washu's in her adult form. Just a reminder.)

"Yeah well cut with reminders I'm in a bad mood can't you see you're
the one who
put me here.!"

(Yeah well I'm also the one that gave you Tenchi.)

"Oh just shut up! You knew I would've gotten him anyway if the series
had gone
on."

(I know that. This story is based on what I think should of happened or
would
have happened if the show had gone on. I mean come on you're a lot
hotter than
Ayeka and have a better attitude.)

"I'm flattered and of course you're right but don't get any ideas. Now
shut up."

(Hey I'm the author and I just gave you a serious compliment and you
treat me
like this I have the power to decide what happens to you I've been
generous
towards you so far and beat the pride out of Ayeka for you.)

"Yeah and we're all very thankful for that but if you don't shut up I'm
going to
cut you in half. Got It?!"

(Got it.)

"Ok then where were we. Geez stupid author gets me totally off track."
She said
as she looks at Washu. "Oh yeah now I remember." Washu cringed. "So why
the hell
haven't you helped him yet?!"

"I'm sorry Ryoko there's just nothing I can do he'll be fine in one
day."

"Ugghhh! YOU..." Ryoko said throwing Washu across the room.

"Owww! Geez watch it Ryoko." Washu said rubbing her head. Ryoko ignored
her.

"What am I suppose to do without Tenchi for one day?" Ryoko said to
herself.

(You could always come with me and we could have some fun. Ehehe.)
KABOOM! Ryoko
shot an energy ball at the author. (Owww! Crap that really hurt.)

"I don't care now leave me alone you're really becoming a pest. Now
back to my
problem what am I suppose to do? Hmmm... I think I'll go for a swim."
She said
phasing into her bathing suit. (Not the see through one.)

Meanwhile Washu was now having problems of her own in the dimension
known
only to the three goddesses. "Tokimi you can't have the tournament in
one year!
My daughters getting married to my new champion and there's a chance he
may
die!"

"That's your problem Washu. I'm having the tournament in one year and
you know
you can't back out."

"Tokimi why must we do this? Can't we leave the universe alone and let
it lead
it's own path?"

"Because we have already intervened to much we can't just stop. Look
how much
the Jurians rely on Tsunami."

"As you said that's her problem."

"Washu I will not change my mind. Now leave!"

"All right Tokimi but you will lose."

"We'll see about that Washu." She said when Washu disappeared. Washu
then
appeared right in front of Ryoko scaring her half to death.

"Geez Washu don't do that!"

"Ryoko I need to tell you something." Washu said as she started telling
Ryoko
the whole story. When she had finished Ryoko looked everything but
happy.

"What?! No why does Tenchi have to fight? Washu why did you let him be
your
champion?"

"Ryoko I told you he wanted to fight for me. If I hadn't taken him as
my
champion he would have had to fight for Tsunami and her beliefs and he
didn't
want that. Ryoko I promise you'll have the year totally to yourselves."

"That's not enough I don't want Tenchi risking his neck anymore... for
me or
anyone else. Do you understand Washu?"

"I don't like this either Ryoko I tried to talk him out of it but he
insisted."

"Well I don't want to ruin any of our time together before this thing
so I won't
worry him or make him feel guilty... Well maybe I will make him feel
guilty. He
"treats" me better when he thinks I feel betrayed or look pitiful."

"Oh, you're a bad girl, Ryoko."

"I know what's wrong with that?"

"I never said there was anything wrong with that. Well I've gotta find
Gene who
knows what kind of trouble he's into."

"Speaking of trouble where are Sasami, Jim, Ryo-Ohki, and Ken-Ohki?"
Washu just
smiled that all telling all knowing smile and Ryoko got the picture.
"Well See
ya mom."

"Hey you two." Gene said coming down the hall with an ice pack in hand.

"Gene why do you have that ice pack."

"Sasami." Was all he said.

"Oh well I've been looking all over for you."

"Well you found me now lets go. Oh Ryoko I wanted to ask you
something."

"Yeah what."

"Could you call me DAD?" Gene said as Ryoko fell to the floor.

"Oh god what is it with all of you? Don't tell me. Washu put you up to
it."
Washu just smiled innocently and said.

"Now why would I ever do that?"

"Yeah I knew it... Well whatever DAD!"

"Thank you Ryoko." He said with a smile.

"Yeah, yeah now will you all just leave?"

"All right Ryoko. Bye." Washu said holding on to Gene and disappearing.
Sasami
walked up to Ryoko looking in no way worn out.

"Have fun Sasami?"

"Yep." She said with a sigh.

"Where's Gene?"

"He's to worn out to get up."

"Sasami you better be careful. Remember you're a goddess he's an almost
normal
person."

"Well that doesn't stop you and Washu."

"Yeah well it doesn't stop me is because Tenchi's everything. He's
usually more
worried about me. I don't know Washu's excuse, she probably has some
invention
to keep him going or something." They both laughed at the thought.

"Well maybe I better go see her then. No I'm kidding. Ryoko would you
like a
tour of Jurai?"

"Yeah I'm bored that sounds good lets go."

"Great I'll go get ready." She said running off.

One hour later.
Ryoko was standing outside when what looked like a floating car came
up.

"Come on Ryoko get in."

"Wow! Nice car Sasami."

"Yeah well come on." She said as Ryoko stepped in and they went off.

TEN HOURS LATER!

Wow Sasami I didn't know that Jurai had so many things to do. The
only time
I was really here I was either blowing the place up or being with
Tenchi in the
palace. By the way what time is it?"

"About six A.M. earth time."

"What! Man we were out for a long time. Jurai is big."

"Yeah." (Yawn) "I'm tired Ryoko I'll see ya."

"Yeah me to. I'll go sleep until Tenchi wakes up. I'm beat. Besides I
want to make sure I'm the first thing Tenchi sees when he wakes up."
She said with a smile as she disappeared.

Twelve hours later.

"Uggghhh. (Yawn) Man that was a good nap. Darn still two more
hours till Tenchi wakes up."

"Well Ryoko I was wondering when you were going to wake up. It turns
out that Tenchi woke up an hour ago and insists that we have the
wedding tomorrow despite how tired he is."

"WHAT?! He's awake and you didn't come and get me!"

"Ryoko you needed rest. Now Tenchi is weak but, as I said he wants to
have the wedding tomorrow. I'm trying to get something ready to
immediately revitalize him, which shouldn't be to hard."

"Ok I really don't care I just want to see Tenchi." She said as she
closed her eyes and concentrated on Tenchi's sight and thoughts. She
saw where he was and immediately teleported into his arms.

"Well hello sleepy head." Tenchi said giving her a long passionate
kiss.

"You're one to talk you were out for about twenty-two hours."

"Yeah well I was defending you cut me some slack."

"That reminds me. You were so brave Tenchi. You fought Kagato all by
yourself just for me."

"Well I had to it's not like I'm going to let you fight."

"Why not? I'm a big girl." She said in a playful voice.

"I know but I just don't think you need to do those things you might
get hurt." He said equally playful.

"That reminds what's all this about going to fight in some tournament
as Washu's champions and not telling me?"

"Ryoko I'm sorry but I have to do this and I didn't want you to worry."

"So you wanted to wait and tell me when there's no going back."

"No... I mean... I'm sorry." He said hanging his head.

"It's all right Tenchi Washu told me exactly why and besides I can't
stay mad at you."

"Thank. Hey I've got to stretch my muscles a little, lets go for a
swim."

"That sounds great."

"Yeah can we come?" Came Sasami's voice as she and Jim entered the
room.

"Well I don't..." Tenchi started to say when Washu cut him off.

"Ah, ah, aaahh Tenchi. None of that today you're already worn out you
don't need that much exhilaration. So I think Sasami and Jim should go
with you it'll keep you from getting to "Worked up"."

"Can we come too?" Came Ryo-Ohki and Ken-Ohki's voices.

"Wait you mean you guys swim. Wouldn't that be uncomfortable?"

"Tenchi I'm not a rabbit slash cat anymore even though I still adore
carrots and my hair is shorter."

"Well I guess you're right. Lets go then." He said as they all headed
towards the giant pool.

"Wow this was a great idea Tenchi." Sasami said as she dove under
water.

"I have to admit it's funny seeing Ryo-Ohki wet and swimming." Tenchi
said with a laugh.

"Hey what's that suppose to mean Tenchi?" She said splashing him.

"Hey stop."

"What's Sasami doing under there?" Jim said just as he was pulled
under. A minute later Sasami came up laughing followed by Jim who
looked a little mad and embarrassed. Ryoko then joined Sasami in
laughing little did she know Tenchi was slowly submerging along with
Ken-Ohki who had the same idea.

"Ooohhh Jim you got taken down you need to pay more..." She was cut off
by Tenchi pulling her under along with Ryo-Ohki pulled under by Ken-
Ohki. She came up moments later followed by Tenchi who she dunked
immediately after he surfaced.

"Hey that's not a bad idea. Jim said approaching Sasami.

"Jim? Don't you dare." Jim paid no head and dunked her. Once everyone
surfaced and caught there breath all hell broke loose in a splash and
chase free for all. Washu appeared with Gene floating above the pool.

"Hey can we join?" Washu asked.

"Yeah come on in mom." Ryoko and Tenchi both said at the same time
while pulling Washu and Gene into the water.

"Hey you both called me..." SPLASH. Washu was cut off after being
pulled down and the splash slash chase free for all continued. The boys
were chasing the girls while the girls ran or flew in some cases away.

"Hey you're just enjoying tormenting me aren't you Ryoko?" He said
playfully as he tried to catch her once again.

"Yeah I agree with Tenchi on this." Jim said chasing Sasami. Ken-Ohki
and Gene also agreed.

"So what's wrong with that?" They all said at once.

"Yeah well I'll get you Ryoko and I'll help the others. If you can use
your powers then I guess I can too." Tenchi started to form a shield
around Ryoko when she slipped out.

"Not this time Tenchi you're going to have to be faster."

"Come on I can barely use any part of my powers today."

"Oh Tenchi that reminds me. Here." Washu said as she opened a portal to
sudo-space and pulled out a small vile with some orange liquid in it.
"Drink it
Tenchi." Tenchi complied and all his strength returned to him. "Now
Tenchi that's only a temporary dose so don't overwork yourself until I
can get a perfected version."

"All right Washu. At least I have enough strength to use my powers."
Tenchi formed a shield around himself and hovered out of the water and
formed one Light Hawk Wing, which blocked Ryoko's escape. He slowly
moved toward her and she went through the shield and into his arms and
he whispered. "I win."

"Yeah but it sure took you long enough." Ryoko replied.

"Hey Tenchi I thought you were going to help us." Gene said becoming
impatient.

"I think I'll let you try a little longer. Maybe Washu will feel sorry
for you and come down."

"No way Tenchi I love seeing Gene try so hard."

"Aww come on Washu."

"Maybe in a little while."

"Got ya!" Ken-Ohki said as he grabbed Ryo-Ohki around the waist. Jim
was doing the worst. Sasami was the one to tease the longest and leave
Jim hanging.

"Darn it Sasami will you please come down?"

"Nope."

"Uggghhh!"

"Geez Jim you think you would have a plan for something like this."
Gene said trying his best to get Washu.

"I don't see you coming up with anything Gene."

"Yeah well... Oh just shut up." Washu smiled and did an "Accidental"
fall right into Gene's arms.

"Oh come on Sasami you're the only hold out." Jim said extremely
aggravated by now.

"Nope."

"Darn." Just as he said this the Light Hawk Shield formed around him
and Tenchi guided it to Sasami who didn't have time to react.

"Hey no fair."

"All's fair in love and war." He said as he kissed Sasami and everyone
else followed the example.

"Ryoko I forgot to tell you the wedding will be tomorrow." Tenchi said
when he broke the kiss.

"I know Washu already told me. But I want to spend the honeymoon on
earth I just feel that's the right place."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes Tenchi I'm positive."

"So you'll be leaving after the wedding. Well I'll give the title of
prime minister to Ayeka. I'd like to go home to. Being a prime minister
keeps me from being able to research and invent."

"Wow Washu. Well do what you think is right Washu. Well I'm going to
bed it's late and I'm beat." Tenchi said.

"Yeah see ya everybody." Ryoko said and they went to bed.

The next day.

Tenchi was just starting to wake up. "Man I slept well still a
little tired though. Huh? Ryoko's not awake yet. Ah well I'll just stay
here until she does." He said as he turned over and rapt his arms
around her waist. She woke up immediately at the feel of his touch.

(Yawn) "I take it you slept well, Tenchi."

"Yep I'm still kind of tired though. Whatever Kagato did to me sure
wore me out. Well it looks like today's the day."

"Yes Tenchi dear. It is. I've dreamt of this day for so long."

"I wish it could have been sooner I hate it that I made you wait so
long."

"Will you stop apologizing for that? I told you to forget about that."

"Sorry Ryoko. Well we better be going."

"No. Lets stay here a little bit longer."

"Whatever you want Ryoko."

Thirty minutes later.

"Well here comes the bride to be. Are ya nervous Ryoko because
this time nothing will interfere?" Washu said playfully to Ryoko. "And
what about my son-in-law to be are you nervous?"

"I've never been so nervous in my life."

"Aww don't worry Tenchi you'll be fine." Noboyuki said as he walked in
and slapped Tenchi on the back.

"Dad is that a chef's hat and apron you're wearing?" Giving his father
a disturbed look.

"Oh... So it is... How'd that get there?" Tenchi just rolled his eyes
and his father left.

"Uh Tenchi your dad fixed breakfast." A sweat drop appeared on
everyone's head at Sasami's words. Breakfast passed normally except for
the food and how most of them were used to Sasami's cooking.

Tenchi was sweating buckets again when he saw Ryoko walking down
the isle. He managed to swallow the lump in his throat. Everything went
as planned after all the "I do"'s were said Noboyuki broke down in
tears along with Washu. Tears were also in Ryoko and Tenchi's eyes.
(Duh...) Ryoko was now adjusting to being considered as empress of
Jurai and being called Lady Ryoko. The wedding cake was HUGE Sasami, of
course, made it.

After the party was over everyone said goodbye to those who were
not coming namely Ayeka. Ryo-Ohki and Ken-Ohki decided to go back to
earth for a while. Ryoko now had all her gems but wouldn't take them
off the ring. Ryoko and Tenchi were going home in Funaho an the others
had their own private ship as well and they started off but right
before Ryoko and Tenchi boarded Washu came up whispered something in
Ryoko's ear and then gave her something that made her smile. Tenchi
didn't bother to ask he figured he'd find out that night. Tenchi
boarded with Ryoko holding his arm. Washu waited until they were in
before summoning her holo-computer and typing something that made
Funaho glow for a few seconds.

"Hey Washu. What did you just do?" Gene asked.

"Just giving Ryoko her wedding present. Come on we better get going."
She said with a smile as she grabbed Gene's arm and they boarded the
ship.

"What do you mean "Giving her a wedding present"?"

"Oh you'll see signs in about a month or two." Gene thought for a
minute then caught on and smiled.

"Oh ok." He said when the hatch closed.

"Hey Sasami what did Washu mean?" Jim asked. Sasami smiled.

"As Washu said. You'll see. Now lets go." She said walking in their
ship as Jim followed.

"Yeah we better go to Ryok-Ohki." Ken-Ohki said.

"Yeah I can't wait to get back to earth." She said as they both entered
their ship. After everyone was ready the ships all launched and headed
for earth.

Authors Note: Well I hoped you liked this chapter it took me forever to
write so send comments or criticism to Bomberini@aol.com.